Independent trips, including self-drive itineraries located near the city such as Vung Tau , Da Lat and Phan Thiet , saw a rise in visitors during the Tet holiday. Travellers scrambled to cancel trips and get refunds for tours during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday due to COVID-19 outbreaks in late January, just a few days ahead of Tet. Travel demand during Tet was nearly at a standstill. During the holiday, popular tourist and entertainment sites in the city such as Dam Sen Park, Suoi Tien Theme Park, Van Thanh and Binh Quoi tourist sites were closed to contain the spread of the virus. Hotels in HCM City are now operating at occupancy rates of less than 10 percent, according to the department./. VNA … [Read more...] about “Free & easy” tours to thrive in 2021
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Da Nang offers virtual tour of Champa sculptures through 3D scans
Developers of the technology said that everything from spatial depth to colours and images are reproduced completely true to the original sculptures, providing visitors with visual satisfaction and urging them to explore the museum in reality. The service is available at http://scan3d.danangfantasticity.com, where visitors will be transported to the virtual museum to tour its four galleries of ancient Champa treasures. Throughout the tour, visitors are presented with text and audio guides about 14 notable objects at the museum, ranging from Hindu and Buddhist deities and fertility symbols to sacred animals and architectural decorations, reflecting the rich cultural and religious life of ancient Champa people. The information is available in English and Vietnamese to cater to both domestic and foreign visitors. The over-100-year-old Museum of Champa Sculpture in Da Nang is currently home to some extremely valuable collections of fine sculptural pieces of ancient Champa culture. … [Read more...] about Da Nang offers virtual tour of Champa sculptures through 3D scans
Robot-assisted surgery trending in Vietnam’s major cities
An increasing number of hospitals in Vietnam are adding robotic surgery to their medical arsenal, hoping the extra set of mechanical hands will help give their patients some much needed relief. Robotic surgery, computer-assisted surgery, and robot-assisted surgery are terms for technological developments that use robotic systems to aid in surgical procedures. In 2014, the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital in Hanoi was the first to deploy the U.S.-made DaVinci surgery system for children's endoscopic operations. Between 2016 and 2017, more modern versions of the DaVinci robot began appearing at Binh Dan Hospital and Cho Ray Hospital, both located in Ho Chi Minh City, as well as at Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi. Dr. Pham Gia Hien, head of the pediatric neurosurgery center of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, stressed that this type of technology, despite its astronomical cost, is the future of surgery. A wonder tool for surgeons In February 2019, the People's Hospital … [Read more...] about Robot-assisted surgery trending in Vietnam’s major cities
Ho Chi Minh City museum to create online exhibition showcasing historic treasures
The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History is introducing a collection of never-before-seen antiques to the world through an online exhibition. The museum first began developing the exhibition in early February, when administrators realized an online display would allow them to showcase invaluable collections to the public while fulfilling a demand for museum going amongst those too worried to venture into public during the ongoing pandemic. The online exhibit can be found at baotanglichsutphcm.com.vn, where dozens of antiques are on display alongside their full details of origin, initial owners, and value. Hoang Anh Tuan, the museum’s director, said the online exhibition is an experiment in the application of technology to archive management and data extraction. “We have many collections that have yet to be exhibited. This online archive will help us gather information we can use to plan future events,” he said. Ivory seals from the Victor Thomas Holbé collection … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City museum to create online exhibition showcasing historic treasures
Ho Chi Minh City Party chief visits outstanding health officials
Visiting doctor Doan Thuy Ba, Heroine of Labour and former Health Deputy Minister, the city’s Party chief conveyed his thanks and appreciation for the veteran doctor’s contributions to the healthcare sector as well as the country’s revolutionary cause. Wishing her health and longevity, he expressed his hope the doctor would continue sharing her valuable experience with younger generations. On the same day, the delegation visited the family of Vietnamese Heroic Mother and the late Health Deputy Minister Bui Thi Me (1921-2014), with municipal Party leader Nguyen Van Nen speaking highly of the late health official’s contributions to the country and the healthcare sector in particular. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City Party chief visits outstanding health officials