Cold war gone hot

1. Vi Lai Vi Lai is a well-established gem in Hanoi's vegetarian community, renowned for its attention to design and architecture that harmonizes with nature. The restaurant at 67 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, has four floors, each characterized by distinct themes. Of these options, the experience of dining on a lotus platform afloat on the water is particularly cherished by numerous patrons. A dining space on a lotus platform, floating on the water, at Vi Lai Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Vi Lai Vi Lai falls into the high-end category, offering dishes priced at around VND100,000 ($4) per plate, making it a suitable choice for hosting guests or special occasions. Some must-try dishes include pasta with rose and peach, bamboo shoot rolls, lotus root shakes, and bread with artichoke. 2. Chay Co Dam This restaurant at 68A Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District captivates passersby with its architecture reminiscent of Champa temples, featuring red … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s top 8 picks for vegetarian delicacies

Gen. Anh’s participation in the event was at the invitation of General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Indian Army Staff, and General Charles Flynn, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific. The IPACC-13 drew the participation of chiefs of armies from 30 countries, namely India, the U.S., Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, the Philippines, Timor Leste, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, France, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the U.K, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Indonesia, Nigeria and Vietnam. This was the largest scale of its kinds since 1997. The Vietnamese delegation participated in all activities of the conference themed “Together for Peace: Sustaining Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific Region,” and had three key discussion topics, namely role of military diplomacy in minimizing the risk of crisis, enhancing coordination and interaction through training; and requirements for … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs of Army Conference

International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City where they can discover its vibrant blend of cultures through standout tours. Of the total 25 million tourist arrivals that the city hosted during January – August, there are nearly 3 million foreigners, up 105.2% year-on-year. Local tourist sites such as Ben Thanh Market , Sai Gon Central Post Office , and the War Remnants Museum have been favoured among the visitors. Zuzanna Henel and Klaudia Witkowska from Poland said they are impressed by the “Biet dong Sai Gon” (Sai Gon Special Task Force) tour developed by Vietluxtour, during which they got a better understanding of Vietnam’s war time as well as stories about Sai Gon heroes. Visiting HCM City for the fourth time in ten years, Allan Andersen from Demark said he wants to enjoy walks along the streets as well as local foods such as … [Read more...] about HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors