Present at the event were Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Phuong Nam, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army; Lieutenant General Nguyen Doan Anh, Commander of Military Region 4 (MR4); Major General Tran Vo Dung, Political Commissar of Military Region 4; and representatives of several other departments and agencies. Delegates at the opening ceremony of the exercise Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Hoang Dang Quang, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Head of the exercise's Steering Committee, stressed that this year's exercise plays a very important role when global, regional, and East Sea (South China Sea) situations in recent years have seen complicated developments. Besides, in the domestic sphere, hostile forces have continued to carry out the “peaceful evolution” plot. The exercise aims to raise knowledge and awareness of local cadres of operation mechanisms of defensive areas under the 10th-tenure … [Read more...] about Quang Binh province’s defensive area exercise in 2019 kicks off
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Grotto festival opens in Quang Binh province
Participants and visitors had a chance to enjoy a special art perfromance featuring folk music, cultural characteristics, mysterious and spectacular cave system of Thien Duong, Tu Lan, Chuot (mouse) and a cave in Tan Hoa commune where the blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” has been shot. Visitors will receive disocunts from 10-20 percent on tours to caves of Phong Nha, Tien Son and Thien Duong during the event from July 20-August 5. On this occasion, a scenic helicopter tour allowing travellers to fly over endless forests, magnificent mountains and amazing caves has been launched. The Quang Binh Cave Festival aims to honor grandiose and mysterious caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park; and promoted historical and spiritual values of heritages and the potentials and strengths of Quang Binh tourism. Quang Binh has a lot of development potential in the tourism sector. The province is known as the kingdom of caves in the country. Several caves have been explored, … [Read more...] about Grotto festival opens in Quang Binh province
Cuban health experts work in Quang Binh province
Cuban health experts pose for a group photo with leaders of the Dong Hoi Vietnam Cuba Friendship Hospital (Photo: VNA) Quang Binh (VNA) – Two health experts of Cuba have come to work at the Dong Hoi Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Hospital in the central province of Quang Binh, Director of the hospital Duong Thanh Binh said on July 9. Tumour expert Jesus de los Santos Reno Cespedes and paediatrics expert Annet Ramos Plasencia will work at the hospital for two years, starting from July 8, as part of an international programme on health cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba. The Cuban health experts working in the hospital are hoped to help people in Quang Binh province and neighbouring localities access advanced techniques in medical examination and treatment. They will also provide support to develop spearhead faculties and training for staff of the hospital, raising the quality of medical services in the region, Binh said. Along with the two new comers, there are six Cuban … [Read more...] about Cuban health experts work in Quang Binh province
Quang Ninh, Quang Binh Provinces apply Zalo in administrative work
Accordingly, from now on, after submitting documents, citizens of these two provinces can monitor the administrative process and look up related information such as offices in charge, finished date, documents in need. Thanks to this, they will be more active in supplying necessary paper and speed up the process. Zalo is meant to help people, especially those living in remote areas, to save their travelling time and money. In the near future, Quang Ninh Province is going to develop a smart city model focusing on its residents with the aid of Zalo and its various utilities. Quang Binh Province hopes to continue developing their tourism advantage via administrative reform, making use of technologies such as Zalo. Certain functions like evaluating residents’ satisfaction or delivering public announcements through the portal ‘Administrative Work of Quang Binh Province’ will also be well maintained. Up to now, 32 provinces and cities nationwide have chosen Zalo as a digital … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh, Quang Binh Provinces apply Zalo in administrative work
Quang Binh province’s tourism promotion program launched in HCMC
Quang Binh has a lot of development potential in the tourism sector. The province is known as the kingdom of caves in the country. Several caves have been explored, such as Son Doong, En, Thien Duong, Phong Nha, Tien Son, Toi. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh is one of the most spectacular wilderness sites in South East Asia and one of the 2 largest limestone regions in the world. It was recognized as a World Heritage site for the second time for its ecological system and biodiversity at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee in Bonn, Germany in 2015. The first time was in 2003 for its geological and geomorphologic values. It is home of more than magnificent 300 caves and ranks among the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam, including the world's largest cave, Son Doong; the world's 3rd largest cave, En cave; and the longest dry cave in Asia, Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave The provincial authorities expect to receive about 3.9 … [Read more...] about Quang Binh province’s tourism promotion program launched in HCMC
Modern waste treatment plant to be built in Quang Binh province
The ceremony to start the construction of the waste treatment factory in Quang Trach district of Quang Binh province (Photo: qbtv.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Work has begun on a waste treatment factory worth more than 35 million USD in Quang Trach district, the central province of Quang Binh. The Mien Trung Green Environment Co. Ltd plant will be equipped with advanced equipment from the Republic of Korea, according to Quang Trach People’s Committee. It is scheduled to become operational in June 2019 and be able to treat 200 tonnes of daily waste a day collected from across Quang Trach district and nearby Ba Don township. This is the second waste treatment factory with modern technology in Quang Binh province, and it is hoped to ease pollution at local landfill sites.-VNA … [Read more...] about Modern waste treatment plant to be built in Quang Binh province
Rainstorms wreak havoc in Gia Lai, Quang Binh provinces
Gia Lai (VNA) – Torrential rains and a whirlwind have caused heavy losses, including one death, in Gia Lai and Quang Binh provinces over the last few days. Downpours from June 9 to 11 caused one death and damaged bridges and crops in Chu Prong, Ia Grai and Duc Co districts of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, according to the preliminary report of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. About 70 houses were flooded in Chu Prong district while many ponds broke, some infrastructure facilities like bridges were damaged, and vast areas of crops like cassava, maize, rice and coffee were deep under water. Meanwhile, rivers and streams in Duc Co district have been in full spate, washing away a resident in Ia Dom commune. In the central province of Quang Binh, a strong whirlwind and rainstorm occurred in mountainous Trong Hoa commune of Minh Hoa district on June 12, damaging about 10 houses and devastating more than five hectares of perennial trees … [Read more...] about Rainstorms wreak havoc in Gia Lai, Quang Binh provinces
Quang Nam & Quang Binh provinces cooperate to develop tourism industry
Nearly 100 tourist enterprises in Danang city, Quang Nam and Quang Binh provinces participated in the event. Mr. Tran Tien Dung, deputy chairman of Quang Binh People’s Committee said the link between Quang Nam and Quang Binh will open many attractive tourist products which can link between eco-craft village and the discovery of caves. This cooperation will boost developing tourism in the two provinces. Quang Binh province at present strives to develop tourism industry to be the provincial key economic sector. The province is launching many preferential policies to speed up local tourism industry. Hoian welcomes 3.22 million visitors in 2017 Mr. Le Ngoc Tuong, Quang Nam deputy director of department of culture, sports and tourism said the role of tourism sector and tourist enterprises is very important, helping open many inter-region cooperation. Hoian is top attractive destination to domestic and international tourists. In 2017, Hoi An received 3.22million visitors with 1.78 … [Read more...] about Quang Nam & Quang Binh provinces cooperate to develop tourism industry
Quang Binh province targets 3.5 million tourists in 2018
At Phong Nha - Ke Bang national park in Quang Binh (Source: VNA) The province’s tourism sector has improved and diversified products, developed human resources, upgraded infrastructure and boosted regional and global connectivity to attract visitors. Along with upholding the efficiency of existing flights, the sector has accelerated the launch of new flights to domestic and foreign tourism hubs. The provincial Tourism Association and local travel agencies partnered with the Hanoi Railway Corporation to launch a partnership programme on tourism demand stimulation via railway, under which tourists to and from Quang Binh will be provided with information regarding tours, accommodation and major landmarks. The province held Hoang Phuc pagoda festival, Phong Nha – Ke Bang carp competition, built a wall-painting road in Canh Duong coastal village and organised a fish worship festival in Canh Duong. A cultural-tourism festival is scheduled for April 24th – May 1st in … [Read more...] about Quang Binh province targets 3.5 million tourists in 2018
Quang Binh Province to open expedition tours exploring the world’s fourth largest cave
In the morning, the light can penetrable cave. The mouth of the cave is the place where tourist camp and sleeping over in the second night. There is a flow from the ceiling inside Pygmy cave. It is used as drinking, eating and subsistence water. The expedition tour is about 3 days and 2 nights will give you a wonderful chance to explore the Pygmy Cave.Accordingly, visitors to central Quang Binh Province will get a chance to visit three caves that were recently discovered in the territory of local Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The province People’s Committee has allowed a local company, Jungle Boss, to exploit the caves of Pygmy, Over and Dai A for tourism purposes. The caves are adjacent, with Pygmy 845m long, Dai A 1,616m long, and Over 3,244m long. There are part of the Vom cave system in the park’s ecological restoration zone.Dai A Cave, previously known as Tiger Cave, stretches 1,616 meters in length and reaches as deep as 46 meters from its opening, which measures … [Read more...] about Quang Binh Province to open expedition tours exploring the world’s fourth largest cave