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The “Essence of Asia” collection of restaurants represent authenticity, culinary culture and community focus. The renown global website www.theworlds50best.com has just released its annual “Asia’s 50 best restaurants 2021” list called “Essence of Asia” collection. Four restaurants from Vietnam are on the list, including Pho Bat Dan in Hanoi, Ngoc Suong Seafood restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Pizza 4P's in Ho Chi Minh City and Madam Khanh – The Banh Mi Queen in Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam. The "Pho Bat Dat"- a renown Hanoi specialty Photo: Phong Le “From street vendors to champions of sustainability, from time-honoured institutions to pioneering newcomers, the Essence of Asia collection reflects the breadth of the continent’s gastronomic riches. And at a time when the hospitality sector across Asia is emerging from a prolonged crisis, it provides travelers and gourmets with an invaluable guide to vibrant local dining spots while also celebrating some of the unsung heroes of the food community,” the website stated. The Pho Bat Dan or Bat Dan Beef Noodle eatery is located at 49 Bat Dan street in Hanoi’s downtown district of Hoan Kiem. Photo: www.theworlds50best.com According to the Theworlds50best.com, Pho Bat Dan is a small restaurant in size but mighty in reputation, with many claiming it serves the finest pho or Vietnamese traditional  noodle dish in Hanoi. It is best known for its beef pho, served with fresh slices of stewed beef, light rice noodles and crispy, savoury doughnut sticks that are born to be dipped to soak up the broth. Ngoc Suong Seafood & Bar is at 106 Suong Nguyet Anh, districts 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: www.theworlds50best.com A family-run restaurant spanning four generations, Ngoc Suong originally opened as a casual seafood eatery in coastal town of Cam Ranh in 1955 when its founder was a village chief who served his locals …

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The Vietnamese health ministry along with the World Health Organization (WHO) office in Vietnam on April 3 launched a campaign to encourage smoke-free restaurants and hotels in Hanoi. (From left) WHO Representative in Vietnam Kidong Park (left), Vietnamese actor Xuan Bac (second from left), owner of Cantonese restaurant San Fu Lou in Hoan Kiem district, along with Luong Ngoc Khue, head of the Health Ministry's Department of Medical Examination and Treatment and Director of the Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund, participate in placing no smoking signs at the restaurant. Addressing the campaign, WHO Representative in Vietnam Kidong Park said every year, 8 million people died from tobacco use around the world. In Vietnam, 15 million adults smoke while the number of passive smokers is 75 million. Nearly 40,000 people die each year in the country from tobacco use along with about 6,000 casualties from secondhand smoking, the WHO official said, urging an end to “the deaths of these blameless victims” of passive smoking. “WHO called upon you to begin this with implementing smoke-free restaurants and hotels, which include simple acts such as placing no smoking signs at visible areas of hotels and restaurants,” the WHO representative told restaurant and hotel owners. Inspections from law enforcement units would surely result in a higher compliance rate, he added. Luong Ngoc Khue, head of the Health Ministry's Department of Medical Examination and Treatment and Director of the Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund, said a smoke-free tourism environment is an effective way to realise people’s right to breathe clean air. However, smoke-free measures in hotels and restaurants must be carried out more fully, as most owners are not paying due attention to anti-smoking regulations. According to a 2020 study conducted by the Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund, the rate of secondhand smoking in these establishments remains high – with 80% of customers exposed to …

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Smoke-free environments, including restaurants and hotels, will build an image of a professional, civilized, and fresh environment for tourists. Some 200 restaurants and hotels in Hanoi have responded to the "No Smoking" campaign with a commitment to strictly observe the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms. The campaign, jointly launched by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) office in Vietnam, aims to encourage restaurants and hotels to build up a smoke-free environment in the capital city. Addressing the event held in Hanoi on April 3, WHO Representative in Vietnam Kidong Park said every year, eight million people died from cigarette smoking around the world. In Vietnam, 15 million adults smoke while the number of people exposed to second-hand smoke is 75 million. Cigarette smoking is responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people each year in the country while around 6,000 people died from secondhand smoke, the WHO official said, urging an end to “the deaths of these blameless victims” of passive smoking. “WHO called upon you to begin this with implementing smoke-free restaurants and hotels, which include simple acts such as placing “No Smoking” signs at visible areas of hotels and restaurants,” the WHO representative told restaurant and hotel owners. He also suggested that inspections from law enforcement units should be conducted more frequently to achieve better compliance. (From left to right) WHO Representative in Vietnam Kidong Park, Vietnamese actor Xuan Bac, owner of San Fu Lou-Cantonese Kitchen in Hoan Kiem district and Dr. Luong Ngoc Khue participate in placing “No Smoking” sign at the restaurant. Photo: Minh Quyet For his part, Dr. Luong Ngoc Khue, head of the Medical Examination and Treatment Management Department under the Ministry of Health and director of the Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund fund stressed that building a smoke-free tourism environment is an effective way …

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