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Workers wrap up and label durians. Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit in many countries, but that's only the story's beginning. — Photo baomoi.com Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for overseas consumers but still have a long way to go the maintain their position on the international scene, according to insiders. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Viet Nam Fruits and Vegetables Association, reveals that China, the largest importer of fresh Vietnamese durians, has allowed the fruits to be imported via official channels from July 12. However, these opportunities come with obstacles as the Chinese General Administration of Customs (CGAC) requires that Vietnamese exporting firms and growing areas register with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the registrations must be sent to CGAC for approval before the fruit can enter the country. "Durians from … [Read more...] about Long way to go for Vietnamese durian

Workers wrap up and label durians. Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit in many countries, but that's only the story's beginning. (Photo: baomoi.com) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for overseas consumers but still have a long way to go the maintain their position on the international scene, according to insiders. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association, revealed that China , the largest importer of fresh Vietnamese durians, has allowed the fruits to be imported via official channels from July 12. However, these opportunities come with obstacles as the Chinese General Administration of Customs (CGAC) requires that Vietnamese exporting firms and growing areas register with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the registrations must be sent to CGAC for approval before the fruit can enter the … [Read more...] about Long way to go for Vietnamese durians

Besides disseminating about the humble life of Angolans, the Vietnamese man has blown a fresh breeze to the all-year-round hot and dry land. Pham Quang Linh, a 25-year-old lad from Vietnam, is an Asian YouTuber with a large subscriber count thanks to tenaciously uploading videos from Angola about the life of the locals and the work that he and his friends have been doing in this country. Born in Vietnam’s central province of Nghe An, Linh has starred in a beautiful story in Africa. After graduating from high school, Linh left Vietnam for Angola to find a new life as a construction worker in 2016. Linh has created a beautiful story in Africa. Photo: African team “When given the choice between Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Angola, I opted for Angola. Bringing Vietnamese culture to Africa has always been my aspiration. I am very happy that the Angolan people know more about the Vietnamese culture and I want to spread it more widely in Africa,” Linh … [Read more...] about A Vietnamese warm heart for Angola and Africa: better to give unasked

Muoi Sau (Sixteen) Dessert Soup Stall in Hanoi’s downtown is a well-known place for those who love the sweetness of Hanoi desserts. Che or sweet soup is a Vietnamese dessert that originated in northern Vietnam a nearly century ago. This has long been a familiar nosh of Hanoians to cool off on hot summer afternoons. From the simple sweet porridge cooked from lotus, black or green mung beans, over time, it has become more diverse with different variants. A specialty of Hanoi The mixture of lotus and young rice sweet soup. Photo: Moc Van Interestingly, you can enjoy che in both Summer and Winter. There is no better way to refresh your body in the middle of a hot summer day than having a cool fresh glass of che , and warm your body up with a hot bowl of Vietnamese sweet soup on a freezing winter night. che may be served hot or cold, in bowls, glasses, or over ice. Unlike che from other provinces, Hanoians are very careful in the selection of … [Read more...] about [Quintessence of Hanoi’s cuisine] Muoi Sau sweet soups – quintessence of Hanoi’s nosh

Nguyen Quang Hoa, director of Duong Vu Co., Ltd., is busy collecting rice from localities, and even from across the land border in Cambodia, to meet the orders of animal feed producers. Domestic rice is being used more, but companies do not want it to be a long-term answer. Photo: Le Toan “The average orders are 30,000 tonnes per month, and over 10,000 tonnes ordered by C.P. Vietnam. The order volume has recently increased due to the escalation in prices of corn and wheat,” Hoa said. Some orders of rice volume are much larger than those figures, and so the company is making efforts to meet the demand of producers, according to Hoa. Japfa Comfeed, GreenFeed Vietnam Corporation, and New Hope Vina Co., Ltd. are also buying rice closer to home in order to offset the shortage of imported materials. In the first six months of this year, Vietnam garnered nearly 8.5 million tonnes of materials for animal feed production, equalling $3.7 billion in value. These figures have … [Read more...] about Feed producers seek alternative sources to save on costs

Lam Son, a Hanoian, first learned about the nomadic lifestyle after watching American movies depicting mobile homes parked in the middle of vast valleys. This was the source of inspiration for the Vietnamese YouTuber to set out on his first road trip in a mobile home with his family a couple of years ago. Son converted his old Mercedes Sprinter into a mobile home fully equipped with essential items for long-haul road trips. “This was originally a van. When traveling, my family members sit in the driver’s cabin full of safety equipment. We only use the renovated part on the back of the vehicle at rest stops or campgrounds,” the 35-year-old said. Since he renovated his first mobile home, the Son family has traveled to many parts of Vietnam on the vehicle, bringing exhilarating experiences to their two children. He expects the road trips will make their childhood more colorful and help them unplug from screens to fully experience van life. Lam Son's children view … [Read more...] about American movies inspire Vietnamese family to take memorable van life road trips

Chef Chandra has been appointed the executive chef at Six Senses Con Dao. — VNS Photo Six Senses Con Dao has announced the appointment of Chandra Mohan Arunasalam as its new executive chef. Originally from Malaysia, chef Chandra brings over 20 years of culinary expertise, having worked at hotels and restaurants across the US, Canada, Europe, China, Thailand and the Maldives. Prior to joining the culinary team at Six Senses Con Dao, chef Chandra has spent time working in the kitchens of world-renowned restaurants, including at a range of prestigious Michelin-starred institutions. This includes his experience under the guidance of chef Thomas Keller during his time at the three-Michelin-starred The French Laundry (declared “the best restaurant in the world, period” by Anthony Bourdain); with chef Roland Jöhri at the two-Michelin-starred Talvo; and with chef Curtis Duffy at the three-Michelin-starred Grace, the acclaimed restaurant that was the subject of the Netflix-distributed … [Read more...] about Six Senses Con Dao welcomes new executive chef

Hanoi’s typical dishes with many variants always cause nostalgia for children who live far from their homeland. As famous as pho (rice noodles soup with beef), spring rolls are also a dish imbued with the “Vietnamese national spirit”: if you see spring rolls somewhere, people from the S-shaped country must be around the corner. A familiar food on a Bangui Street The typical Hanoi's dishes are prepared by Helen Green, a housewife who lives in Ho Chi Minh City The fateful meeting happened when the soldiers realized that a dish they ate on the street was so similar to the Vietnamese fried spring rolls. They weren’t wrong: it was real fried spring rolls, made by an old woman who  came from Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.Many years back in time, Vietnamese soldiers in the United Nations’ Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic happened to meet an old woman, she was the only one from Vietnam to live in the capital, Bangui. Seventy years before, she … [Read more...] about [Quintessence of Hanoi’s cuisine] Quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine: Hanoi spring rolls

According to Hanoi-based VNDIRECT Securities JSC, the following five sectors deserve investors’ attention in the second half of this year. As Vietnam reopened the tourism industry in mid-March, the demand for food, accommodation, travel, and entertainment has rebounded. The stock firm views businesses operating in aviation, food and accommodation provision, and travel and entertainment services like ACV or AST with upbeat prospects. High export growth pins investors’ expectations on export-oriented sectors Second is the group of businesses beneficial amid a higher interest rate environment, including banks, insurance firms and those keeping huge available cash volumes like FPT, GAS, MBB, VPB, and TCB, among others. The third is the group of milk and food makers like VNM or MCH which can expect high growth prospects when the price of their relevant input materials such as full-cream milk powder, corn, and sugar is expected to be abated. Fourth is the group of … [Read more...] about Weighing ticker appeal for remainder of 2022

SCG’s Q2/2022 operating results show continuous revenue growth despite energy costs’ effects on profits, maintaining robust financial standing. Roongrote Rangsiyopash, president and CEO at SCG disclosed, “Despite volatile situations with crisis upon crisis such as inflation, rising interest rates, increased energy and raw material costs, and climate change, SCG continues to adapt, resulting in strong overall business and financial performance. Innovative product and service developments are in full gear, especially eco-friendly items with SCG Green Choice labels and innovations to meet consumers’ demands for safety and convenience, catering to the tourism and service sector’s recovery as borders fully open." "Moreover, strategic investments are being prioritised, resulting in the delay of new projects that are non-urgent while still going through with quick-return projects and ones that are aligned with the company’s long-term growth plans. This includes the Long Son … [Read more...] about SCG accelerating strategies to address myriad of challenges