The fire broke out at around 4:30 a.m. in the basement of the A25 Hotel on Luong Ngoc Quyen Street in Hoan Kiem District, and thick black smoke began to billow. Some foreign tourists on the second floor decided to jump down to escape while others were trapped in the upper floors. An unnamed eyewitness said many guests climbed to the rooftop and screamed for help. Smoke goes up from the six-story A25 Hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Photo by VnExpress/N.N. Eight fire trucks and dozens of firefighters arrived at the scene and put out the blaze by around 6 a.m. Twenty five guests, mainly foreigners, were rescued and no injuries have been reported. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire or estimate the damage. Vietnam had more than 4,075 fires last year in which 122 people were killed and property worth around VND1.7 trillion ($73.2 million) was destroyed, according to official figures. … [Read more...] about Foreign tourists panic in Hanoi hotel fire, but escape unharmed
Pork closely monitored in HCMC
Authorities and meat distributors in HCM City are all keeping a close eye on slaughterhouses and wholesales markets to ensure that pork is free of disease, especially African swine flu. — VNS Photo Official agencies and distributors in HCM City have dispatched their quality management teams to major slaughtering facilities and wholesale markets to ensure that 100 per cent of pork coming to the market is of good quality and without diseases, especially African swine flu. Le Viet Bao, head of the city Animal Husbandry and Veterinary sub-Department, said the sub-department took some 60 pork samples from Xuan Thoi Thuong (Hoc Mon District), Xuyen A (Cu Chi) and Vissan (Binh Thanh) slaughterhouses late at night on June 13 for testing. It also took 15 samples from the Binh Dien wholesale market in District 8 and nine from the Hoc Mon wholesale market. HCM City, the country’s largest pork consumer, requires around 11,000 pigs a day. The two wholesale markets of Binh Dien and Hoc … [Read more...] about Pork closely monitored in HCMC
5 variations for noodles lovers in Saigon
Mi pha lau (beef offal noodles) Market 200 in District 4 is among the most famous addresses for beef offal noodles. The noodles are boiled for a short time before they are served. On top is the offal which is stewed until tender but is still chewy enough. Lastly the thick soup is poured on top. Guests can enjoy it with bread and a cup of tangerine (or lime) juice. A serving costs VND25,000 ($1). Suggested addresses: Ms Nui (District 4), Ms Hat (District 10), Ms Oanh (Xom Chieu Market). Wonton noodles This is a popular dish in Chinatown, District 5, but visitors can also find it in many places in the central districts. The noodles at these places are usually handmade. The egg noodles are made quite similarly at all the places. The highlight of the dish is the wonton with a thin shell and flavorful filling. A meal costs from VND30,000 ($1.3). Suggested addresses: Mr. Tac (District 3), Chan Phong (District 4), the stores on Vo Van Tan Street (District 3), A Phun (District 1). Mi vit tiem … [Read more...] about 5 variations for noodles lovers in Saigon
Salah helps Egypt to another Africa Cup warm up victory
Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah came off the bench but did not score as the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosts defeated fellow qualifiers Guinea 3-1 on Sunday (Jun 16) in a warm-up match. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt greets Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during a visit to the national squad in Cairo ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in the country. (AFP Photo/HO/Egyptian Presidency) Marwan Mohsen gave the Pharaohs an early lead in Alexandria that was cancelled by Sory Kaba midway through the second half. Ahmed Ali, recalled for the Cup of Nations after a lengthy absence from the national squad, put Egypt ahead again and Omar Gaber scored a late goal to ensure victory. It was the second warm-up victory for Egypt, who defeated qualifiers Tanzania 1-0 three days ago at the same stadium. Egypt are in Group A with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Zimbabwe for the Jun 21-Jul 19 tournament as they seek a record-extending eighth African title. While Egypt are on a … [Read more...] about Salah helps Egypt to another Africa Cup warm up victory
Unavoidably failed mediation
The Hanoitimes - They could not succeed because they were not fully selfless, the US and Iran are still miles away from being ready to sit down and talk with each other about scaling down the tension and solving the conflict. The confrontation between the US and Iran is escalating and any mediating efforts are welcomed. So Germany and Japan made them. While Germany sent its special envoy and foreign minister to Tehran, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe personally visited Iran. Their main mission was the same, namely to mediate between the US and the Middle Eastern country. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during a welcome ceremony in Tehran, Iran, June 12, 2019. Photo: Reuters) Their intentions were good and kind because the US and Iran are now only some steps away from military crash and war could not be surely ruled out. The situation between the US and Iran is now like an extremely dry forest in an extremely hot … [Read more...] about Unavoidably failed mediation