quang binh news

Update news quang binh news

Rising waters in Quang Binh halt burials, families lift coffins to higher ground

As floodwaters engulf Le Thuy district, families lift coffins of their deceased loved ones on scaffolds, waiting for the waters to recede for burial.

Heavy flooding in Central Vietnam's Le Thuy leaves over 12,000 homes submerged

As of noon on October 28, torrential rains and rising floodwaters have left 12,361 homes submerged across Le Thuy District, Quang Binh, isolating five villages and resulting in one fatality.

Rapid flooding in Quang Binh submerges over 15,000 homes

More than 15,000 homes in Le Thuy, Quang Ninh, and Dong Hoi have been submerged as floodwaters rise in Quang Binh, where heavy rain continues to pour.

Quang Binh removes cracked 300-ton boulder threatening Phong Nha residents

A 300-ton boulder with a significant crack was successfully demolished using explosives in Phong Nha, Quang Binh province, after authorities evacuated residents to ensure their safety.

Emergency evacuations underway in Quang Binh due to landslide emergencies

In an urgent response to imminent landslide threats, Quang Binh authorities have declared an emergency and ordered the evacuation of 40 households from the base of Cay Suong hill in Quy Dat town.

Floating homes offer peace amid rising waters in Vietnam’s “flood hub” Tan Hoa

As floodwaters rise in the “flood hub” of Tan Hoa, Quang Binh province, local residents calmly continue their daily lives, relying on innovative floating houses to keep their families and possessions safe.

Global experts gather in Quang Binh for magnetic materials symposium

Over 300 leading scientists and industry experts from 20 countries and territories gathered in the central province of Quang Binh on August 5 for the fifth International Symposium on Advanced Magnetic Materials and Applications (ISAMMA 2024).

Over 6 billion VND to spend for Siki gibbon conservation in Quang Binh

A grant of over 6 billion VND (238,000 USD) for a Siki gibbon (Nomascus siki ) conservation project in the biodiversity-rich Truong Son mountain range, Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province, has been approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

Dong Hoi City to name road after Vo Hong Anh, daughter of General Giap

The Quang Binh provincial People’s Council plans to name a 630 meter road in Bao  Ninh commune in Dong Hoi City after scientist and Prof Dr Vo Hong Anh, the daughter of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Vietnam and Laos seek UNESCO recognition for transboundary World Heritage site

Authorities of Khammouane of Laos and Quang Binh of Vietnam said that they are preparing a dossier for UNESCO recognition of Hin Namno National Park (Laos) and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (Vietnam) as a trans-boundary World Heritage Site.

Strange creature discovered in Phong Nha - Ke Bang Cave

A recent expedition in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park has uncovered a previously unknown creature, sparking significant interest among scientists and biologists.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang tourism hub calls for more investment in new destinations

The central province of Quang Binh's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board has announced a project to boost tourism in the area calling for investment in nine destinations and 11 tourist routes by 2030.

Laundromat attendants arrested for involvement in illegal drug case at hospital

The individuals are suspected to be directly linked to nearly 500 illegal drug pills recently discovered by the police within the hospital.

Many programs and policies help improve Chut people’s living standards

With the policy of "Leaving no one behind", the Party and State have implemented many national programs and policies, so the lives of the Chut people have been improved.

Quang Binh receives support for Edwards's Pheasant conservation

The central province of Quang Binh will use an aid grant of nearly 600 million VND (about 24,800 USD) from the World Pheasant Association for a conservation project on the “Ga Loi Lam Mao Trang” (Edwards's Pheasant, or Lophura edwardsi).

The May people eradicate hunger and reduce poverty with wet rice

Previously, the May ethnic people in K. Ai village of Dan Hoa commune, Minh Hoa district, Quang Binh province were hungry all year round because they mainly relied on hunting and burning forests for farming.

300 racers to compete in 4x4 off-road event in Quang Binh

Approximately 300 domestic and international amateur and professional racers will take part in the off-road car racing tournament, Rainforest Challenge (RFC) Vietnam 2023, which will take place in the central province of Quang Binh.

A bridge to maintain border areas of peace, friendship and development

The activity of twinning among resident clusters at the border is one of the border foreign affairs activities that makes an important contribution to stabilizing the situation of national sovereignty, territory, and border security.

Peaceful life of Bru Van Kieu people under canopy of Truong Son Forest

After more than a year of building and putting into operation the "Drug-free border" model in Quang Binh has been effective.

"Light in the border areas" comes to ethnic minorities in Quang Binh

To date, the "Light in the border areas" model has been implemented in 94 villages, hamlets, and residential groups in 16 communes and wards in border and coastal areas along the Vietnam - Laos border in the central province of Quang Binh.