Fourth auction for bus advertising right to start soon A bus with an advertisement on its side is seen traveling on a street in downtown HCMC The HCMC Department of Transport on December 4 announced that it had assigned the HCMC Public Passenger Transport Management and Operation Center to present a plan on auctioning the right to bus advertising, which will be the fourth auction following lukewarm reponses in previous times, Sai Gon Giai Phong news site reported. In case of a failure at the fourth auction, the department will require the city government’s approval to direct the center to hire a consulting unit to help formulate a price list for bus advertising. In addition, the Department of Finance will be in charge of assessing the prices before they are submitted to the government for approval. The floor price will be set in preparation for the next auction. Earlier, at the first auction, which was divided into four packages, only one firm submitted a bid, which won … [Read more...] about Social News 10/12
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Second Ngoc Linh ginseng festival opens in Quang Nam The second Ngoc Linh ginseng festival began in the mountainous district of Nam Tra My, the central province of Quang Nam on August 1. The festival featured a procession of Ngoc Linh ginseng symbol, a fair showcasing ginseng and signature farm produce from local mountainous districts, a photo exhibition on Ngoc Linh ginseng and music performances. Ngoc Linh ginseng is a rare medicine containing 52 sanopin compounds helpful to health. As many as 779 households in Tra Linh, Tra Nam and Tra Cang communes are growing the ginseng in forests on an area of over 932ha. In June 2017, Ngoc Linh ginseng was named in the list of national products by the Prime Minister. It has not only improved lives of local famers in Nam Tra My but also protected local primeval forests. Many people have become billionaires thanks to high economic value of the variety. The province has zoned off over 15,000 ha for Ngoc Linh ginseng … [Read more...] about Social News 2/8
Five weekend getaway options for busy Hanoians
Trekking, Ba Vi National Park Ba Vi, 60km (37 miles) away from the center of Hanoi, is a perfect weekend destination for people who can’t travel very far. The fresh air is invigorating, and a variety of sightseeing and recreational spots – mountains, resorts, camping sites and waterfalls welcome you. To go further than the common ecotourism spots, trekking through the national park is highly recommended. A trip usually lasts 2-4 hours, just enough for trekkers to relax and explore part of the forest. Some agencies currently offer tours at VND1.7 million ($74) for a group of 2-3 people. Watching outdoor spectacle “Tinh Hoa Bac Bo” (The Quintessence of Tonkin) in Quoc Oai This is Vietnam’s first outdoor spectacle, held on a 4,300-square-meter water stage in Da Phuc, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai District, just a 40-minute drive from Hanoi. The performance starts at 7.30 p.m. every night. Before the show, visitors can stop by a nearby pagoda, Chua Thay, and enjoy … [Read more...] about Five weekend getaway options for busy Hanoians