Tag: islands
Phu Quoc to inoculate entire population in bid to revive tourism
The resort island Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam is planning to fully vaccinate its residents against COVID-19 by September to welcome the year-end foreign tourism surge, as part of a vaccine passport pilot programme.
Phu Quoc fish sauce making becomes national intangible cultural heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognised the making of fish sauce on Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang as a national intangible cultural heritage in late May.
Vietnam slams Taiwan’s live fire drills on Spratly islands
VOV.VN - A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam has voiced Vietnam’s strong opposition to Taiwan’s live-fire drills around Ba Binh (Itu Aba) island of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
Photo contest to promote beauty of Vietnamese sea, islands
VOV.VN - A photo contest running with the theme To Quoc Nhin Tu Bien (Fatherland as Seen from the Sea) has been launched in Hanoi with the aim of promoting the beauty of the nation’s sea, coastal areas, and islands.
Entries invited to national fine art photo contest on Vietnam’s sea and islands
Photographers are being invited to send entries to a national fine art photo competition and exhibition on Vietnamese sea and islands newly launched by the Party Central Committee’s Commission of Popularisation and Education.
Shelter areas in Truong Sa archipelago - Common homes for Vietnamese fishermen
Some of the islands in the Truong Sa archipelago have been equipped with special shelter areas considered “common homes” at sea for fishermen to stay safe amid storms and access fishery logistics services, and which also help safeguard Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty.
General Vo Nguyen Giap statue a pride of Truong Sa people and soldiers
The august and majestic statue of the late legendary general Vo Nguyen Giap in a park on Son Ca Island of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago brings all who visit the island a range of emotions beyond words.
Early elections to be organised on Ca Mau's islands
Voters on Hon Khoai islands and Hon Chuoi islands off the coast of the southernmost province of Ca Mau will cast votes to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels on May 21, two days ahead of the scheduled date.
Phu Quoc – from “Hell on Earth” to nation’s first island city
Once branded “Hell on Earth” for the notorious jail which witnessed the most terrifying scenes of oppression during war time before 1975, Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has now become the country’s first island city with tremendous economic and social development.
An island of orchids
Hoa Lan (Orchid) Island, off the coast of Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, has emerged as an enchanting destination where many exciting discoveries await visitors.
