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Vietnam, apart from its beautiful landscapes, is known for its food.( Photo: internet) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has been named the Best Culinary Destination in the Bucket List Places in Asia in 2023 published by US magazine Travel Leisure. According to the magazine, if there’s one cultural cuisine that bursts with umami goodness, it’s Vietnamese cuisine. The country, apart from its beautiful landscapes, is known for its food. “Everywhere you go, you’ll be met with local, regional delicacies that will bowl you over, as you soak in new, exciting experiences and visit stunning destinations,” the magazine said. It also recommends best places to explore in Vietnam are Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City. Must-try food include Pho, Banh Mi, Banh Cuon (rice rolls) and coffee, and the best time to visit the country is from November to March when the weather is the most comfortable, not too hot, not too cold and there are no pouring rain or stormy days. The wide variety of food in … [Read more...] about Vietnam – best Culinary Destination in Asia: Travel+Leisure

The rejuvenation of nation’s tourism Oliver Horn - General manager InterContinental Long Beach Phu Quoc “We’ve focused across all of our services and outlets” In recent years, the domestic market has been playing an increasingly important role, giving us the incentive to sharpen our services to fit local travel expectations, while conveying our legacy of refined elegance and worldly travel. When looked at regionally, the picture is of an industry close to full recovery, and we are pleased to welcome lots of guests from Asian countries, especially South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and India – one of the fastest emerging markets throughout 2022. From early this year, the demand from the US and Europe, particularly Britain and Germany, has surged, and we are confident that it will soon return to pre-pandemic levels. Vietnam has been long renowned as the haven of diverse culinary themes, from tempting street food to traditional dishes from each province. … [Read more...] about The rejuvenation of nation’s tourism

Vietnamese coffee is the newest hit in urban areas across the Philippines, thanks to the young Filipinos who have brought the tasty Vietnamese specialty back to their homeland after working abroad. “Vietnamese coffee has been around in the Philippines for some time, but it is just now gaining popularity,” Jen Sta. Ana told Tuoi Tre News . “Vietnamese coffee is known in the Philippines for its strong and bold flavor, plus preparing and serving Vietnamese coffee are very esthetic.” Aside from her job as a registered nurse, Ana, originally from Pasig City, shares her favorite restaurants, travel tips, and beauty secrets to over 11,000 followers on her Facebook page Sand Under My Feet . A commitment to “authentic Vietnamese coffee” In October, Ana posted about Drip Kofi, a Philippine coffee brand which serves authentic Vietnamese coffee at its 18 branches across Luzon and Manila. “A few weeks ago, I had lunch with two of my friends and after, we stumbled upon this … [Read more...] about The brewing popularity of Vietnamese coffee in the Philippines

Have you been back to enjoy Lunar New Year in Vietnam since the pandemic broke out? David Duong, CEO of California Waste Solutions and Vietnam Waste Solutions Vietnam is always in my heart and I am a nostalgic person, therefore springtime and Lunar New Year always bring out special emotions in me. Memories of Lunar New Year in the motherland flood my mind. They could be the striking yellow apricot blossoms, and delicacies, especially the sacred time of Lunar New Year’s Eve and family talks, or meeting friends and acquaintances for drinks. For the last two years I could not make it back and I miss it so much. I also miss my colleagues and employees. This year I will definitely return for Lunar New Year to fully emerge in this special atmosphere. This is an occasion for remembering the old and acknowledging the new. What did you enjoy the most in the journey of building businesses overseas over the decades? In 1980, I followed my family to the United States. One … [Read more...] about David Duong, CEO of CWS and VWS: Giving back to the motherland

Local businesses are advised to be more creative, react faster, and have more resources to adapt to unforeseen changes by 2023. Tourism firms are optimistic about the outlook for 2023, especially the goal of welcoming 110 million visitors to Vietnam this year when sharing with The Hanoi Times on the occasion of the Lunar New Year holiday. Travelers from Colombia visit Hue City and Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province. Photo: Asia Exotica Vietnam Travel Alberto J. Lugo-Vina, General Manager, Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi: The hospitality industry is recovering strongly. The first quarter of 2022 was very challenging for us, and we believe not only us but many other hotels and hotel team members feel exhausted after such a long time of so many ups and downs. The opening of tourism from March 15, 2022, is an important milestone for Vietnam's tourism industry and our hotel. After the re-opening of international flight routes, as of April 2022 onwards, … [Read more...] about Tourism firms upbeat about 2023

Celebrating the Lunar New Year and bilateral relations with Vietnam, foreign diplomats to Vietnam have given best wishes to the Vietnamese people in the Year of the Cat 2023. In their special pre-recorded videos for Tuoi Tre News , Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski, and Malaysia's Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Wong Chia Chiann wish Vietnamese people good health, good luck, peace, love and prosperity in the new year. The new year message of Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar. Video: Netherlands Embassy in Hanoi The new year message of Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski. Video: Australian Embassy in Hanoi The new year message of Malaysia's Consul General in Ho Chi Minh Wong Chia Chiann. Video: Thanh Tuan Embracing the Tet spirit, UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew and his staff have made banh chung , a traditional Vietnamese rice cake which is made from … [Read more...] about Foreign diplomats wish Vietnamese people peace, love, health and prosperity in Year of the Cat

Local businesses are advised to be more creative, react faster, and have more resources to adapt to unforeseen changes by 2023. Tourism firms are optimistic about the outlook for 2023, especially the goal of welcoming 110 million visitors to Vietnam this year when sharing with The Hanoi Times on the occasion of the Lunar New Year holiday. Travelers from Colombia visit Hue City and Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province. Photo: Asia Exotica Vietnam Travel Alberto J. Lugo-Vina, General Manager, Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi: The hospitality industry is recovering strongly. The first quarter of 2022 was very challenging for us, and we believe not only us but many other hotels and hotel team members feel exhausted after such a long time of so many ups and downs. The opening of tourism from March 15, 2022, is an important milestone for Vietnam's tourism industry and our hotel. After the re-opening of international flight routes, as of April 2022 onwards, … [Read more...] about Tourism firms upbeat about Vietnam’s 2023 outlook

Perhaps the biggest turning point in Nguyen Phan Que Mai’s life was the morning she woke up to an email from her literary agent with an offer from Algonquin Books – a New York-based publisher – to publish her very first English-language novel “The Mountains Sing.” A dream Mai, originally from Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam, wrote “The Mountains Sing” as a way to spread Vietnamese literature and culture by recounting the story of a Vietnamese family’s journey through the twentieth century, including their trials and tribulations during the French Colonial period, the separation of the North and the South, the Vietnam War, and the present day. Her inspiration for the novel was a deep frustration that language barriers were a major obstacle for international readers who wished to access Vietnamese literature. The books on Vietnam that English-language readers did have access to were primarily about the Vietnam War and written by Western writers who gave their Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnamese writer shares love of homeland in award-winning English-language book

Mang Den, a small town of Kon Plong district, lies on a plateau in the Truong Son mountain range, at an altitude of 1,200m above sea level, with vast valleys and pine forests. Located about 60km northeast of Kon Tum city, Mang Den’s topography is very diverse, including many gentle hills, green pine forests, a system of gentle rivers and streams, many poetic lakes and majestic waterfalls. In the past, Mang Den was not well known with a population of just 7,000, mainly Bana. The locals live in a few sparse villages in the valleys and hillsides. However, Mang Den has a special geographical position. It is located on an arterial road connecting the Bo Y border gate with the central coastal provinces. It is also a 'green road' for a long-term tourism strategy from the mountains to the sea and islands, from the coast to Cambodia. Similar to its natural conditions, the inhabitants of Mang Den are quite diverse; many ethnic groups, such as Xe Dang, Mo Nam, Ka Dong and Hre, have lived … [Read more...] about Mang Den, “Second Da Lat” of Central Highlands

Mang Den, “Second Da Lat" of Central Highlands            (Photo: VNEXPRESS) Kon Tum (VNA) - Located about 60km northeast of Kon Tum city, and with a cool year-round climate and average temperatures of 16-20 degrees Celsius, Mang Den is known as the 'second Da Lat' of the Central Highlands. Located about 60km northeast of Kon Tum city, Mang Den’s topography is very diverse, including many gentle hills, green pine forests, a system of gentle rivers and streams, many poetic lakes and majestic waterfalls. In the past, Mang Den was not well known with a population of just 7,000, mainly Bana. The locals live in a few sparse villages in the valleys and hillsides. However, Mang Den has a special geographical position. It is located on an arterial road connecting the Bo Y border gate with the central coastal provinces. It is also a 'green road' for a long-term tourism strategy from the mountains to the sea and islands, from the coast to Cambodia. Similar to its natural … [Read more...] about Mang Den, “Second Da Lat” of Central Highlands