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The Hanoitimes - The Ken Bau well is set to be put into operation by 2028. An oil and gas well has been discovered offshore Vietnam with record reserves that help state-run energy group PetroVietnam fulfil its reserves plan set for this year, local media reported. The discovery of Ken Bau-2X, located in Block 114 of the Red River Basin, is estimated to provide 9 trillion cubic feet in place with 400 – 500 million barrels (Mbbl) of associated condensates. Ken Bau well to increase Vietnam’s oil, gas reserve in 2020. Photo: Keri Jackson/Pixabay Eni Vietnam and Essar E&P, two operators of Block 114, each holds 50% share of the exploration contract. In 2020, Ken Bau-2X was drilled 2km apart from Ken Bau-1X, the first well in 95 meters of water depth till a total depth of 3,658 meters below sea level and encountered a pay in excess of 110 meters in several intervals of miocene sandstones interbedded with shale. The result of estimated reserves from Ken … [Read more...] about Vietnam discovers oil & gas well with record reserves

Foreign ship arrivals down 6 percent in first two months Vietnam’s sea ports have berthed some 4,900 foreign vessels over the last two months, a decline of 6 percent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Marine Administration. The fall was due largely to the impact of COVID-19, which is resulting in major fluctuations in the transport sector, a representative of the administration said. Despite the lower number of foreign ships, the volume of import and export goods through ports grew. In January and February, 35.3 million tonnes of imports and 26 million tonnes of exports were handled at ports nationwide. The former represented an annual increase of 14 percent while the latter was as same as that last year. In particular, nearly 1.3 million TEUs for exports and 1.2 million for imports were handled during the period, up 32 and 16 percent, respectively, year-on-year; the highest growth since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, the arrival of domestic vessels totalled … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 3

Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh is an amazing destination for sightseeing during the ripe rice season at Tam Coc At an advantageous location near Hanoi, just a 90-minute drive from Hanoi, Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh lies on the edge of Van Long Nature Reserve – a tranquil reserve of Ninh Binh province's characteristic reedy wetland. Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort & Spa With rich traditional Vietnamese architectural elements and furnishings wedded to cutting-edge enhancements and guest comforts, Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort incorporates the environmental commitment to go with its surroundings. This April, Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort & Spa offers the best deals for visitors starting from VND1.225 million ($55) per guest (inclusive of VAT and service charge), including three complimentary meals for one and complimentary in-room tea, coffee, and bottle of water. The offer applies for a Superior room that can accommodate two guests per room and is available until May 31, … [Read more...] about Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh and Ana Villas Dalat promotions for April

Coach Park Hang Seo has set a goal for the Vietnam national football squad: to win at least six points in the remaining three matches of Group G, the second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia. "The goal is so that we can get a card to the final round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia," said the head coach. Currently, after five matches, the Vietnamese team has 11 points, ranking first in Group G. It is likely that the Korean coach and his players are aiming to defeat Indonesia and Malaysia. Of these two rivals, if Indonesia has been eliminated, Malaysia will no longer have the home advantage because the remaining matches of Group G will be held in one place, perhaps in the United Arab Emirates or Thailand. According to the schedule announced earlier by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Vietnamese team will face Indonesia on June 7, Malaysia on June 11 and the United Arab Emirates on June 15. "In 2021, the Vietnamese football team will play in … [Read more...] about Coach Park Hang Seo: Vietnam needs 6 points to move forward

The Hanoitimes - Built at the edge of Cuc Phuong National Park within lush green forests, limestone mountains and natural water surfaces, the construction had outperformed nearly 1,000 competitive submissions of more than 500 architecture enterprises from over 20 countries and territories to be awarded such a prestigious prize. The Vedana restaurant which is designed by renown Vietnamese architect had won the Grand Prize of the International Yuan Ye Architecture Awards 2021. The bamboo work is among three winning projects of the prestigious Grand Prizes (Group B - Architectural Projects) which are The Big House designed by Frankie Pappas; the Potato Head Studios by David Gianotten and Ken Fung; and Vedana Restaurant by Vo Trong Nghia. Located inside a resort complex of the same name in the northern province of Vietnam, the Venada Restaurant had won the Grand Prize of the 11th International Yuan Ye Architecture Awards. The Vedana restaurant is … [Read more...] about Vietnamese architect wins the 11th International Yuan Ye Architecture Awards