Suoi Da eco-tourist site is located at Tan Hai Commune, Tan Thanh District in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province just 80 kilometers from HCMC. It is a nice spot that not many people know about except local people and Buddhists who voyage to pagodas near the stream. Suoi Da has five small lakes at different heights but the fifth lake is the most popular as it is spacious and has the most beautiful view. The site has numerous spectacular waterfalls falling down from heights of hundreds of meters. Along the lakes and waterfalls are huge flat rocks under the shade of trees so tourists can enjoy a barbecue or swim under the cool and pure water or let loose their mind whilst listening to the rhythm of wooden bells and prayers echoing from pagodas.

Tourists walk under the shade of bamboo on Dinh Mountain to discover Suoi Da Photos: Kieu Giang

There’s a big enough road for motorcycles and cars to get to the foot of the 491-meter Dinh Mountain. On arrival, travelers can park their vehicles and walk on the hundreds of sloppy, rocky steps to discover the five lakes. If tourists have more time, they can discover a pagoda on the top of the mountain which is sacred to Buddhists.

It is recommended that you visit the stream during summer or the rainy season from June as it is cooler and has more water falling from the waterfalls. Tourists are advised to wear sandals or waterproof shoes to protect their feet from sharp and slippery rocks.

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General Thanh offered incenses to heroes, martyrs and patriots at Hang Duong Cemetery and visited Con Dao Prison Relic Site.

At a meeting with Con Dao District’s leaders, military command, border guard and policemen, General Thanh highly spoke of local achievements over the past year.

He also said that he will instruct relevant agencies to assist units in power bills.

The Minister also asked Military Zone 7’s leaders and other units’ commanders to better the coordination and solidarity among units, between units and locality, and show concerns for improving the spiritual and material life of troops.

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The projects include the Nam Con Son 2 gas pipeline, Phuoc Thang urban area, Gelexim port and kindergarten, and Phuoc An centre for disabled children.

Seven investors also donated VND1.31 billion to the provincial charity funds to help the handicapped and the poor.

Despite economic difficulties, Ba Ria-Vung Tau attracted 25 foreign investment projects in 2011 with total capital of $950 million, as well as 38 domestic investment projects worth nearly VND12 trillion (roughly $570 million).

The province also created jobs for 33,500 labourers last year.

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The Vietnam Navy held a ceremony to receive two EC-225 helicopters and set up a squadron of helicopter at Vung Tau Airport on December 25^th in the presence of Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy-Minister of Defence and Head of the Navy.

Addressing the ceremony, the Admiral affirmed that the Squadron represents the honour, pride, and responsibility of the Vietnam Navy in defending the national sovereignty over the seas, islands, continental shelf and exclusively economic zones. He also asked troops to bear full responsibility for managing and using effectively the helicopters to fulfill all missions.The newly-established squadron has put two modern EC-225 helicopters into service for reconnaissance, patrol, search and rescue at sea. With a load capacity of 11 tons, the helicopter can reach speeds of 260kph and has an operational range of 520miles.

After the ceremony, the Admiral and other leaders of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province and army units took test flights on the two helicopters.

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According to an initial investigation, there was a fight between two groups of security guards at the Blue Moon club and the Ngoc Lan karaoke parlor on Nguyen Truong To Street.

At 1am, the two groups met at a beer stand on the pavement near Thuy Van Street. After getting drunk, the men picked up chairs and tables to beat each other before they were asked to leave
Later, the staff from Ngoc Lan karaoke parlor arrived at Blue Moon club and wanted to fight again.

Vo Van Dieu (23), who worked at the karaoke parlor, took out a knife and threatened to kill people at the club.

But before he was able to carry out his threat, Le Phuoc Dong (31), one of the security guards at the club, approached Dieu and stabbed him.

Dieu was rushed to the hospital, but he died on the way.

After the accident, Vung Tau police identified the murderer and requested Dong to turn himself in.

At 6am, Dong was taken by his sister to the police station, where he confessed to his crime.

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As many as 52 countries and territories have invested in Vietnam so far this year.

Hong Kong remains the country’s biggest investor with total registered capital of over US$3 billion, followed by Japan (US$2.1 billion) and Singapore (US$1.6 billion).

Most foreign direct investment (FDI) capital has been poured into Hai Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Do Nhat Hoang, Head of the Foreign Investment Agency, says FDI is an important resource for developing Vietnam as the country is currently restructuring its economy and cutting down on public investment.

The Government recently issued a resolution to amend a number of investment policies aiming to attract more foreign investment, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment is also supporting foreign businesses investing in Vietnam.

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Klaus Vikkelsoe, general director of Mermaid Maritime Vietnam JSC, said that with the newly opened office and workshop, the company would provide quality services of lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment and other safety equipment for the shipping industry and the offshore industry (oil and gas) in Vietnam.

“Our safety services are all regulated by IMO (International Maritime Organization) under the United Nations,” he said.

Seeing a clear need in the Vietnamese market for certified and approved services for both local and international operators, the founders, led by Jorgen Lundbaek, decided to establish the company in Vung Tau in 2004 using their long experience in Thailand.

“Mermaid is today the only company in Vietnam who holds all major manufacturers approvals as well as most of the recognized Classification Societies under IACS (International Association of Classification Societies Ltd.) and we do therefore see ourselves as a leader and trendsetter within the safety service market in Vietnam,” Vikkelsoe said.

The experience within provision of logistic solutions and support functions for the offshore industry which among others comprises Indoor Warehousing & Outdoor Storage, Mixing & Transloading & Storage of Chemicals, Operating own Tank Plants, Pipe Yard, Procurement Service, Stock Control and Waste handling, is under transfer to Mermaid Maritime Vietnam JSC.

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Vung Tau city in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau celebrated its 20th founding anniversary (1991-2011) on November 1.

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Vietnamese photographers had an overwhelming victory in the 6th international artistic photography contest 2011, winning three out of five gold medals.

The winning photos are “Tam Tau” (Trio) by Ha Van Dong, “Ba Chi Em Nguoi Mong” (Three Little H’mong Girls) by Tran Thiet Dung and “Qua Khu Mot Trieu Dai” (Remnants of a Dynasty) by Nguyen Quang Tuan.

The other gold medals went to “Rising Planet-10” by Mikhail Bondar from Ukraine and “Festival Tha Dieu Quoc Te O Vung Tau” (International Kite Festival in Vung Tau) by Vietnamese-French artist Tran Huu Tri.

The photo contest was launched in May by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) under the sponsorship of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP).

The organizing board received more than 10,612 entries from over 1,600 photographers in 55 countries and territories around the globe.

An international exhibition showcasing the best 505 entries of the contest will be held at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi this November.

Tam Tau (Trio) by Ha Van Dong

Ba Chi Em Nguoi Mong (Three Little H’mong Girls) by Tran Thiet Dung

Rising Planet-10 by Mikhail Bondar from the Ukraine

Festival Tha Dieu Quoc Te o Vung Tau (International Kite Flying Festival in Vung Tau) by Tran Huu Tri

Qua khu mot trieu đai (Remnants of A Dynasty) by Nguyen Quang Tuan

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The Tanimex team from Ho Chi Minh City dominated both men’s and women’s events at the National Beach Volleyball Championships – Tanimex Cup 2011, which wrapped up in the coastal city of Vung Tau on October 5.

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