Guatemala city tourism

KOICA signed a deal with Thua Thien-Hue Province in the central region to transform the provincial capital of Hue into a smart city with a focus on culture and tourism, the Office of the provincial People’s Committee said on Friday. … [Read more...] about South Korea pledges $13mn to help Vietnam province build smart city

The first two underground levels of the new building are expected to be the workplace of the municipal People’s Committee and decision-making People’s Council, while the second to sixth above-ground floors will become offices for eight departments. … [Read more...] about ​​Ho Chi Minh City seeks feedback on new administrative building

Fishes will be filleted before being soaked in wine to remove their stink. They are next marinated in a mixture of spices including turmeric powder, ginger, shrimp paste and fermented rice. The seasoned fish fillets will then be cooked on a charcoal grill. The perfect La Vong grilled fish must be juicy and evenly brownish on the two sides. … [Read more...] about Capital city’s royal signature dish

Tay ethnic women making herb medicines in Thai Hai Village The utensils and tools used in production as well as in daily routine such as baskets, wooden trays, large wooden mortars, etc. may remind tourists of the long history of the local culture and people. However, the local life is not resistant to “outside” civilization because it is a happy one. In the village, music is always heard, birds sing all the time, kids romp here and there, and fire in the kitchens is kept round the clock. … [Read more...] about A village tiptoeing on stilts

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Gardeners growing peaches in Nhat Tan village and kumquat trees in Tu Lien village in Hanoi's Tay Ho district are busy preparing thousands of peach roots and kumquat pots for the Tet (Lunar New Year) market. In Nhat Tan village these days, the laughter mixed with the enthusiastic working atmosphere of the peach farmers in the cold weather reminds us that spring is approaching. The peach roots bear small flower buds, carefully nurtured by the farmers’ skilled hands so they produce the most beautiful flowers to sell for Tet. At this time, caring for the peach trees is not as strenuous as when the leaves are plucked, but farmers still have to eat and sleep with the trees. According to Nguyen Van Hanh, who owns a peach garden with more than 400 trees, when it comes to peach care, dedication to the profession is indispensable. But the most important factor is the weather. “From the moment we are preparing to pluck the leaves … [Read more...] about Peach, kumquat tree growers busy ahead of Tet