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Vietnamese dishes including bo kho , bo nhung dam and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes (Photo: tasteatlas.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese dishes including bo kho (stewed beef), bo nhung dam (beef in vinegar hot pot) and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes, according to readers’ votes of the TasteAtlas, the world’s most famous encyclopedia of flavors, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants. According to the website, bo kho includes ingredients such as diced beef, carrots, lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, pepper, garlic, and shallots, all simmered in a spicy and aromatic broth. It can also be served over noodles or bread, and it is customary to serve a variety fresh herbs on the side. Although bun cha or similar varieties can be found in other parts of Vietnam, the Hanoi version is held in high regard, a must-try dish to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese food named among world’s top best dishes

A Coca Cola factory in Viet Nam. The beverage giant was among companies joining the mission. — Photo nld.com.vn Senior executives from 52 US companies in the 'biggest-ever' US business mission to Viet Nam are discussing investment and sales opportunities in the country. Chairman of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) Ted Osius said the council was never as busy as it is now. Its services are in high demand because many US companies show great interest in the country. He also said USABC representatives from other countries told him that they must act quickly because they were competing with Viet Nam. That was a way of saying Viet Nam has become a destination for growth and opportunities. Rafael Frankel, Director of Public Policy at Meta, said the trip was the second time he had been to Viet Nam since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He appreciates the diligence of the Vietnamese workforce and sees a bright prospect for growth in the country. As such, he revealed the … [Read more...] about US companies upbeat on investment opportunities in Viet Nam

At the event, Mr. Nghia emphasized the important role of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad, adding that they are the front-line force undertaking external information duty in foreign countries and the fastest and most efficient channel in transmitting domestic information to international friends and overseas Vietnamese communities. Given the complicated developments of regional and global situations and the new requirement in ideology, dissemination, and external information work in the new situation, Mr. Nghia asked newly-appointed ambassadors and consuls general to thoroughly grasp and follow the views, policies and guidelines of the Party and State on foreign policy and external information. He also requested them to proactively provide information, give recommendations on foreign policy, guideline, and information; continue to promote their role as an official, direct and responsive information channel, protecting the ideological foundation of the Party and State. In … [Read more...] about Vietnamese representative offices abroad urged to boost external information work

At the meeting on March 21, the RoK N.A. speaker noted that the relations between Vietnam and the RoK have been developing strongly, highlighting the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in December 2022. He stressed that during his meetings with key leaders of the Vietnamese Party, Government and National Assembly during his visit to Vietnam last January, he noticed that both sides have been aware of the great potential of bilateral cooperation. Kim extended an invitation to N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and legislators of Vietnam to attend a forum for ASEAN and Korean leaders, slated for June in the RoK’s Jeju Island. For his part, Hai affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the relations with the RoK and suggested the two sides maintain all-level delegation exchanges and meetings, saying coordination and sharing of views on the bilateral cooperation as well as the regional and international situation would help deepen relations between their … [Read more...] about N.A. Vice Chairman visits RoK, meets host leaders

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao, who is also head of Vietnam's Delegation to the E.U., made the statement at a workshop to review the relations between ASEAN and E.U. over the last four decades in Brussels on March 21. Speaking on behalf of ASEAN at the discussion on trade cooperation, Thao highlighted the great potential for the two sides to further step up trade cooperation, which he said is a driver of the ASEAN - E.U. relations. According to the diplomat, the two sides are now the third largest trade partners of each other. They have mutual complementarity in key export products, and at the same time have the needs and policies to diversify supply chains. The E.U. is also the second biggest foreign investor in ASEAN with more than 380 billion EUR invested in ASEAN as of 2021. He proposed that the two sides should set up a free trade agreement (FTA) on the basis of bilateral FTAs that the E.U. has signed with ASEAN member nations, including Vietnam. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for stronger ASEAN – E.U. relations

Superior visa policy Foreigners can enter Vietnam by air or sea, stay in a transit area and transfer to Phu Quoc to get this visa exemption. This is the only place that meets the conditions required for visa waiver: It has an international airport, has a definite geographical boundary, is separate from the mainland and so having foreigners does not jeopardize Vietnam's defense, security, social order, or safety. Hon Thom, the world's longest cable car, is on the south of Phu Quoc. Photo by Anh Duong Transportation to the place is convenient by air, sea and land, and visitors can enter and exit through three international border gates: Phu Quoc International Airport Border Gate, Ha Tien International Border Gate and Duong Dong Port International Border Gate in Phu Quoc. There are many daily flights to Phu Quoc from India, Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia... Tourists can easily travel by taxi and bus. People who have bought tickets to Sun World Phu Quoc will get … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc, ideal tourist destination with special visa exemption

"Vietnam regrets to see that the annual human rights report of the U.S. State Department for 2022 has made comments that lack objectivity, and are based on inaccurate information, about Vietnam’s situation," said deputy spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang in response to the document. The 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released by the U.S. State Department on Monday, mentioned Vietnam. Hang said Vietnam’s consistent stance is to protect and bolster human rights. "Fundamental human rights are recognized in Vietnam’s Constitution, and they are protected and promoted by both legal documents and actual practices," she said. Hang added that humans are the central driver of the country’s innovation and development, which only strives to better people’s lives. "Vietnam is always willing to exchange ideas directly and openly, in the spirit of cooperation, with the U.S. on issues [where the two countries] have differences, in order to promote … [Read more...] about ​Vietnam calls US human rights report subjective

The northern province of Quang Ninh has launched 38 new tourism products this year. Among those, there will be eight events for Ha Long City, including night and pedestrian streets, the tour to climb Bai Tho Mountain and a yacht race on Ha Long Bay. The tour to climb Bai Tho Mountain is among the most anticipated. The mountain has been closed since late 2017 after a fire. Despite the ban, many visitors, including foreigners, climbed over the iron fence to the mountain peak to view Ha Long Bay. The mountain is scheduled to be reopened in May 2023. The yacht race is slated to be held on Ha Long Bay in April, which is expected to attract international yacht clubs. Five other tourism products will be for Mong Cai City, consisting of a Chinese-Vietnamese food festival scheduled to take place this month. At the event, visitors have a chance to enjoy special Chinese and Quang Ninh dishes. Co To Island District will have three new tourism products, including diving tours to … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh announces many new tourism products

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has highlighted the need to establish a social ethical standard in relations and behaviours regarding water resources, especially transboundary water, in accordance with the principles of fairness, equality, rationality, and respect for the rights and interests of other countries in river basins. He made the call when addressing the opening session of the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York on March 22. Sharing concerns about the fact that nearly one-third of the world's population are living in countries with water stress or scarcity, the Deputy PM stressed that the water agenda should be given a prominent position in sustainable development, alongside climate change, socio-economic development and environmental development. He said a global science-based legal framework is needed to orient and coordinate the sustainable exploitation, use, and restoration of … [Read more...] about Vietnam stresses importance of ethical standards in handling water resources

Anna and Vicenzo have been learning Vietnamese for a while. The university where they study Vietnamese as a second language is well-known in Italy for providing students with knowledge about Vietnamese history, culture, economy, geopolitics, art, and culture. The most difficult thing for students is that Vietnamese has many tones, according to Le Thi Bich Huong, a teacher of the Vietnamese language at the university. She has employed music and Vietnam ese musical instruments to help the students learn the language more easily. This year marks the 50 th anniversary of Vietnam-Italy diplomatic relations. In addition to accomplishments in economics and politics, bilateral cooperation in other fields such as culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges have actively contributed to greater mutual understanding. The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy will organise more cultural and diplomatic activities to promote people-to-people exchanges and encourage the teaching and … [Read more...] about Italian students love the Vietnamese language