January 29, 2009
Photo courtesy of Tuoi Tre A truck burst into flames inside the Hai Van Tunnel on Monday night, the first day of the Lunar New Year, causing a 30-minute traffic jam. The accident happened at 9:00 p.m. when the 15 ton-capacity freezer truck, traveling from the north, was about 1.5 kilometers into the southern end, [...]
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January 11, 2009
VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has approved the construction of a US$4.5 billion petrochemical and oil refinery complex in Van Phong Bay’s economic zone in the south central province of Khanh Hoa. Van Phong Bay.VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has approved the construction of a US$4.5 billion petrochemical and oil refinery complex in Van Phong [...]
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December 16, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – The petrol and oil depot on Hai Van pass was damaged, resulting in an oil spill and flowing into the sea. Local residents try to obtain as much as they can for personal useSerious trouble occurred with the petrol and oil depot on Hai Van pass in Hoa Hiep Bac ward, Lien [...]
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December 6, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – Khai Don saddles a two-wheeled horse and braves the steep winding roads of a paved mountain pass, discovering peace, quiet and history along the way. Since the Hai Van tunnel was built, the pass has only been used for bicycles and vehicles carrying flammable substances. VietNamNet Bridge – Khai Don saddles a [...]
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November 25, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – The National Bodybuilding Championship 2008 and the 13th Best Vietnam Bodybuilder contest finished up on Sunday in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho. VietNamNet Bridge – The National Bodybuilding Championship 2008 and the 13th Best Vietnam Bodybuilder contest finished up on Sunday in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho. Bodybuilders from [...]
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November 25, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – “Inspiration from Bronze Drum” is the name of an exhibition taking place from November 27-30 by Vietnamese Swedish painter Van Duong Thanh in Hanoi. Women on the field by Van Duong Thanh.VietNamNet Bridge – “Inspiration from Bronze Drum” is the name of an exhibition taking place from November 27-30 by Vietnamese Swedish [...]
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November 21, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – Van Phuc village in Ha Dong City, about ten kilometers from Hanoi, is well-known nationwide as an ancient craft village where beautiful silk products with many patterns were made for traditional clothes for the kings of the Nguyen dynasty. Guests choose clothes made from Van Phuc silk in Van Phuc Village.Lying on [...]
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November 19, 2008
The cover of photographer Minh Dao’s book about late PM Vo Van Kiet. The photos are on display in Ho Chi Minh City until November 23. Moments in the life of Vietnam’s revered late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet are on display at a Ho Chi Minh City photo exhibition. Vo Van Kiet – Chan [...]
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November 14, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung did not agree to a huge steel project in Dam Mon, Van Phong Bay, in the central province of Khanh Hoa, according to an announcement released by the Government Office on Thursday. Posco planed to build its steel in the area for future development of the Van [...]
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November 9, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – A rival is creeping up on the country’s better known pottery villages, as this skilfull southern village makes a name for itself. Van Son pottery is becoming a favourite among customers. VietNamNet Bridge – A rival is creeping up on the country’s better known pottery villages, as this skilfull southern village makes [...]
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