Da Nang resort set to open

The 187-room Life Resort Da Nang on Bac My An Beach will officially open on March 20, the Life Resort Management announced.
The opening marks a resurgence of development on this storied stretch of coast between Da Nang and Hoi An. While many of the major chains have plans on hold during the recession, one major 18-hole golf course has opened in the past year, and a second is nearing completion.
Life Resort Da Nang will include nine categories of accommodations, from 67 superior rooms and 91 deluxe rooms to suites and villas and one grande presidential suite. The resort will also feature the 1,400sq.m Nang Spa, with 10 treatment rooms, a fitness centre, tennis courts, a resort pool, conference facilities and several food and beverage outlets, including the 300-seat Senses.
Kiteboard competition round ends
The third round of the 2010 Kiteboard Tour Asia (KTA) concluded at Mui Ne Beach in Binh Thuan Province after four days of tough competition ended last Sunday.
Winners among 70 outstanding athletes from 19 countries including China, Russia, the US, Columbia, Thailand, Spain, Singapore, South Korea, Germany and Viet Nam.
Neil Godbold, KTA executive director, said Mui Ne has good weather and facilities for the sport and a large number of sports lover.
The first and second rounds of the tour were held in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. The next round of the tour will take place in the Philippines, and the finals will be in Thailand in late February.