Below zero-degree Celsius temperature has left frozen and thick fog in Lao Cai Province’s Sa Pa tourist site, Lang Son Province’s Mau Son tourist destination and some places in Ha Giang Province’s Dong Van- Meo Vac stone plateau, Khau Pha Pass in Mu Cang Chai District of Yen Bai Province, Son La Province’s Bac Yen District, etc. Recently, a huge number of visitors have flocked to Sa Pa Town in Lao Cai Province and O Quy Ho Mountain Pass in Lai Chau Province’s Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province to enjoy rare phenomenon of snowfall, causing serious traffic congestion. According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tam Duong District Mr. Sung Lu Pao, despite temperature falling below 3 degrees Celsius in some places, there has been no cattle deaths as they have been kept inside cages while people have consolidated breeding facilities and kept animals warm. Besides, the Department of Education and Training of Tam Duong … [Read more...] about Freezing weather impacts on outdoor production activities of people
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Runway upgrade begins at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City airports
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh shakes hands with a team of workers in charge of runway upgrade projects at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. Photo: Tuan Phung / Tuoi Tre Costing VND2,015 billion ($87 million), the project at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City will include the upgrade of the 25R/07L runway and the construction of three new taxiways. … [Read more...] about Runway upgrade begins at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City airports
UNFPA presents over 5,700 dignity kits to Vietnamese women
At the event, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam Kitahara Naomi handed over the relief aid to Thao Xuan Sung, Chairman of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VFU) Central Committee. The kits will be delivered to women vulnerable to gender-based violence in the three central provinces of Ha Tinh, Quang Binh and Quang Nam.gender-based violence, and respond and protect the dignity of women and girls adversely affected by a crisis. … [Read more...] about UNFPA presents over 5,700 dignity kits to Vietnamese women
English wins playoff to take PGA Tournament of Champions
English finished a three-hole birdie run from 11-13 and Thomas birdied 14 and 15 to match Niemann, but the Chilean answered by landing his approach at the par-4 16th just inside three feet and sinking the birdie putt to reach 25-under as the tension built. … [Read more...] about English wins playoff to take PGA Tournament of Champions
Icy roads on Lai Chau pass pose dangers for drivers
Many vehicles have had accidents on slippery roads caused by snow and ice on O Quy Ho Pass in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau. Early this morning, January 11, the temperature on the pass dropped to below minus one degree centigrade. Influxes of people have been rushing to the area to see ice. Due to slippery roads, many people face difficulties controlling their vehicles, particularly those who lack experience. Many vehicles have accidents on slippery roads caused by snow and ice on O Quy Ho Pass on January 11. … [Read more...] about Icy roads on Lai Chau pass pose dangers for drivers