VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK: DEC 19 - 25

Christmas and New Year Eve is coming to the Town. Hurry up and get the latest news and events previews on Vietnam Online this week.

Weather News


Hanoi
Hanoi is expecting rather cold and sunny weather in the next few days. Friday is the warmest among the last three days of the week with temperature ranging from 13 to 19 degree Celsius. After declining gradually, temperature reaches the lowest level around 12 degrees Celsius, plus or minus 5 on Sunday. The humidity of 68% brings about relatively dry atmosphere; hence moisture cream is good companion these days. Putting on woolen scarf and a light coat and one is already ready to go out and celebrate Christmas on streets.


Hanoi weather forecast Dec 19-25 (Source: Google.com)


Da Nang


Da Nang is anticipated to experience frequent rains over the next three days. Cool weather with light rain and temperature fluctuating from17 to 22 degree Celsius makes these days not a good time for tourists to enjoy the sun sea sand in the coastal city. Besides, high humidity of 100% may annoy tourist who are familiar with dry climate like Australian, Egyptian, and Mongolian. Raincoat and umbrella are good companions in this weekend.

Da Nang weather forecast Dec 19-25 (Source: Google.com)


Ho Chi Minh City


The liveliest city in Vietnam is welcoming the Christmas in warm weather with sunshine everywhere and temperature ranging from 19 to 33 degree Celsius. Do not forget to visit Notre Dame Cathedral on December 24th’s night to enjoy festivity with the locals and celebrate a special Christmas in the tropic. Low humidity of 62% makes moisture cream become best friends these days.

  

Ho Chi Minh City weather forecast Dec 19-25 (Source: Google.com)


News and Events


1. Direct flights Can Tho – Taiwan during Tet holiday 2012
To fulfill the demand of passengers of both regions, especially in Tet holiday, Vietnam Airline branch in Can Tho is temporarily opening direct route from Can Tho to Taiwan and vice versa. As planned, there are 11 flights in total during the period from January 17th to 31st, 2012.


2. Christmas BBQ Fundraiser at The Garden, Hanoi
For the ones in Hanoi, joining the BBQ Fundraiser at The Garden Shopping Center on tomorrow, December 24th is a cheerful and meaningful way to celebrate Christmas. Not only do participants share joyful moments with friends and family, they can also give financial support to Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation to help needy children in Vietnam.


3. HCMC bustling with activities for New Year and Tet holiday
It is only one week left until the New Year, and about four weeks until Tet holiday. Ho Chi Minh City is getting more bustling than any other time of the years with numerous activities to celebrate these special occasions. Let’s check out what is going on in the liveliest city in Vietnam to feel the festive atmosphere and make sure that you do not miss out on any interesting events.


4. Direct flights Seoul – Da Nang by Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines has recently launched direct route from Seoul to Da Dang and vice versa since mid- December 2011. At present, there are only two flights per week departing from Incheon international airport and Danang airport. All flights are operated by Airbus 320-200s with capacity of 177 passengers.


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