The annual event, held by the Spouses of Delegates of Member States, aims to strengthen ties between member countries and raise funds to support the U.N.’s activities and humanitarian projects. This year's bazaar saw nearly 100 booths showcasing handicraft products and traditional cuisines of U.N. member countries. The Vietnamese mission brought ceramic, lacquer, brocade and silk products to the event, along with traditional dishes like spring rolls, banh ran vung (sesame donut), che dau xanh cot dua (sweet green bean soup with coconut milk), and iced milk coffee to the event. According to Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the U.N., joining the event will help promote the good values of the country and people of Vietnam to the international community, especially the diplomatic missions in New York. It will contribute to making practical contribution to the U.N.'s humanitarian goals and efforts, he said. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 2023 U.N. International Bazaar
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Check out Vietnam’s only sticky rice eatery in Michelin Guide
Xoi Bat in Ho Chi Minh City was the only sticky rice eatery in Vietnam to be named amongst the 29 establishments to Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list. Bib Gourmand recognizes restaurants and eateries which serve great food at moderate prices. A total of 103 restaurants and eateries in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, including Xoi Bat, were honored by Michelin Guide on Tuesday. The Michelin Guide is world renowned guidebook which has been reviewing and recognizing exceptional restaurants around the world since 1900. Rising popularity Xoi Bat is owned by 28-year-old Huynh Phuc Thinh, who opened the sticky rice establishment in 2021 so that he could share his mother’s recipes with the world. “ Xôi (sticky rice) is a simple dish, but it always seemed special to me when my mother cooked it,” Thinh said. Situated at 8 Hoang Hoa Tham Street in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Xoi Bat features a mere six tables. Yet despite its modest size, the eatery feeds dozens of … [Read more...] about Check out Vietnam’s only sticky rice eatery in Michelin Guide
Ninh Thuan turning high-tech agriculture into economic spearhead
Many households and cooperatives in Ninh Thuan have invested in technologies to raise productivity and boost agro-ecotourism. (Photo: VNA) Ninh Thuan (VNA) – The south-central province of Ninh Thuan has supported production facilities and cooperatives in applying science and technology to production, aiming to create breakthroughs in productivity and quality, and promote sustainable agriculture. Many local households and cooperatives have invested in technologies to raise productivity and boost agro-ecotourism . The Thai An General Agriculture Service Cooperative in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district, for example, has produced high-quality seedless grape thanks to high-tech application , with each hectare creating up to 600 million VND (25,545 USD) per crop. Its orchards have also lured crowds of tourists who buy fresh grape and its processed products right in the gardens, said director of the cooperative Nguyen Khac Phong. The provincial Department of … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan turning high-tech agriculture into economic spearhead
New Zealand companies showcase apple, kiwi in HCM City
New Zealand apple and kiwi companies showcase their fresh fruits at the Made With Care launch event held in HCM City on June 8. — VNS Photo New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the government’s international business development agency, on Thursday kickstarted its 2023 Made With Care Campaign to reinforce the strong trade relations between New Zealand and Viet Nam. The campaign provides a platform for New Zealand brands to introduce their products to local retailers. Speaking at the launch, Tredene Dobson, New Zealand’s ambassador to Viet Nam, said: “The food and beverages sector is a particular success story in our trade relationship with Viet Nam, making up the majority of exports, [worth] a total of NZ$798 million … last year. “This event is a fantastic chance to expand the brand value of New Zealand’s outstanding, great-tasting and healthy food and beverage products to the Vietnamese market, and further boost the collaboration between New Zealand and Vietnamese partners in … [Read more...] about New Zealand companies showcase apple, kiwi in HCM City
Be Group partners with FWD to deliver insurance on multi-service consumer platform
The move marks the first cooperation model on the market. Accordingly, B e join hands with FWD to raise public awareness about life insurance. The tie-up will increase customers' access to online insurance products that are simple, easy to understand, and easy to buy with just a few simple steps. The initiative is suitable for the dynamic lifestyle of the modern Vietnamese. In the initial stage of cooperation, Be's customers can explore and participate in the online insurance product "FWD Triple Protection," a specialised solution to protect customers against three serious diseases at the same time: cancer at any stage, strokes, and heart attacks up to age 80. Customers will also soon be able to participate in the "FWD Modern Woman" product at the next stage of implementation. In addition, customers will have the opportunity to learn about diverse insurance solutions which combines protection and long-term investment on the platform of Be. They will also receive consulting from … [Read more...] about Be Group partners with FWD to deliver insurance on multi-service consumer platform
South Korean investors share social support in central Viet Nam
A Korean student joins an exchange with Vietnamese school students in a Korean business-funded Corporate Society Responsibility programme in central Viet Nam. — Photo courtesy of Doosan Vina Although accounting for a 10 per cent share of total South Korean investment capital in Viet Nam, the Korean business community has been positively promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes to contribute to socio-economic development in central Viet Nam over the past decades. The Consul General of South Korea in Da Nang, Kang Boo Sung, spoke at the CSR Forum among South Korean businesses operating in the central region, emphasising the satisfaction among 250 enterprises working in the region over the past years. More new Korean investors are turning their attention to this destination. "South Korea is seen as the largest investor in Viet Nam with an accumulated US$81 billion since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1992, and an amount of $4.88 billion in newly … [Read more...] about South Korean investors share social support in central Viet Nam
Discovering Tien Cave in Lao Cai
A tourist at Tien Cave in Lao Cai Province - Photo 52hz.vn Tien Cave is one of the beautiful landscapes in the country and attracts many tourists to Lao Cai Province. The cave has a wild beauty with many beautiful and studding stalactites. With a white sandy beach and crystal clear water, the scenic cave is an ideal resting place among the mountains on summer days. The path leading to the cave in Coc Ly Commune, Bac Ha District is a small flow of the Chay River, originating from stream branches in the northwest of Hà Giang Province. On a boat trip on the stream leading to Tien Cave - Photo traveloka.com The Chay River coming here seems to be constricted to form a deep river, bringing a gentle look, weaving between the two steep cliffs. The two sides are primeval forests, covering the whole landscape with a cool, fresh climate. To reach this place, we went through Bao Nhai Commune and then took a boat upstream on the Chay River for nearly an hour. During the … [Read more...] about Discovering Tien Cave in Lao Cai