Tuồng and hát bội artists from the HCM City Hát Bội Theatre will stage a free programme for visitors on Sunday on HCM City’s Bùi Viện Walking Street in District 1, as part of the city’s cultural activities marking the 73rd anniversary of the 1945 August Revolution. — Photo thanhnien.vn Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A traditional theatre programme offering tuồng and hát bội (classical drama) will be staged free on HCM City’s Bùi Viện Walking Street on Sunday to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the 1945 August Revolution (August 19). The event will offer extracts from historical plays in praise of national heroes, including Trần Cao Vân Mang Hồn Nước (Revolutionary Trần Cao Vân) and Đào Tam Xuân Đề Cờ (Heroine Đào Tam Xuân Raises the Flag) “Our shows will feature veteran and young performers of … [Read more...] about New hát bội performances celebrate August Revolution
Bình Thuận searches for ship involved in accident
The fishing boat sank after the collision at sea. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News BÌNH THUẬN — The Bình Thuận Province People’s Committee on Thursday sent an urgent letter to concerned organisations to ask for help for a fishing vessel that was hit by a container ship. The fishing boat, from La Gi Town in Bình Thuận Province, was hit by the Hải Dương 19 transport ship before the larger vessel fled the scene of the collision. The committee asked the provinces’ border guards to search for the Hải Dương 19 and collaborate with other organisations to investigate the case. The committee asked the Maritime Administration of Bình Thuận and the Phan Thiết Radio Station to inform all ships to help the fishing boat. The committee also asked the La Gi Town People’s Committee to support the captain and crewmembers of the boat so they will be able to repair the vessel. A report by the … [Read more...] about Bình Thuận searches for ship involved in accident
Thrillist names Lan Hạ Bay top place to visit
Cái Bèo floating village, Lan Hạ Bay. — Photo thrillist.comViet Nam News HẢI PHÒNG — Thrillist, the New York-based travel site, has named Lan Hạ Bay near the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng as one of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia. Lan Hạ Bay is located south of the Hạ Long Bay-UNESCO World Heritage site and belongs to the Cát Bà island area, Hải Phòng City. Kastalia Medrano in the most recent report issued last weekend on Thrillist wrote about the bay: “The floating village of Cát Bà Island, which contains around 200 homes, dates back thousands of years. The bay itself is home to several hundred islands, of which Cát Bà is the largest – you can rent a boat to explore, or spend the day swimming. There are well over 100 hotels in the immediate vicinity, so you can take your time if you understandably want to stay in the area a … [Read more...] about Thrillist names Lan Hạ Bay top place to visit
Over $6 million proposal to tackle flooding in Tan Son Nhat airport
In the recent years, flooding has become a frequent problem and a threat to the aviation safety as dozens of the flight was delayed or forced to land on other airports because of the prevailing situation. Accordingly, it is urgent to invest VND150 billion (about $6.45 million) taken from the city’s budget on upgrading Hy Vong canal in ward 15, Tan Binh district to improve the flooding situation in Tan Son Nhat international airport and the canal basin, said the Steering Center on August 16. Subsequently, the city People’s Committee asked the Department of Transport to assess and approve the Hy Vong canal project based on its document in the HCMC flood control program from decision No. 2319/QD issued on May 10, 2016. Two years ago, the People’s Committee gave approval for the HCMC’s Flood Risk Management Program using Official Development Assistant (ODA) from World Bank. In this program, the 1882-meter-long Hy Vong canal upgrading project will cost VND110 … [Read more...] about Over $6 million proposal to tackle flooding in Tan Son Nhat airport
How the humble cabbage can stop cancers
Scientists say they have discovered why some vegetables - including cabbage, broccoli and kale - can reduce the risk of bowel cancers. Illustrative image. – File photo That cruciferous veg is good for the gut has never been in doubt but a detailed explanation has been elusive. The team at the Francis Crick Institute found anti-cancer chemicals were produced as the vegetables were digested. Cancer Research UK said there were plenty of reasons to eat more veg. The work focused on how vegetables alter the lining of the intestines, by studying mice and miniature bowels growing in the lab. Like the skin, the surface of the bowels is constantly being regenerated in a process that takes four to five days. But this constant renewal needs to be tightly controlled, otherwise it could lead to cancer or gut inflammation. And the work, published in the journal Immunity, showed chemicals in cruciferous vegetables were vital. From kitchen to cancer prevention? The researchers … [Read more...] about How the humble cabbage can stop cancers