Mae varee sweet sticky rice with mango

Artists performing puppetry, lion dance and other forms of street art wowed thousands of Hanoi Autumn Festival public on the morning of October 1. On October 1, the Hanoi Autumn Carnival, part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival, was held in a lively and colorful way in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake. Up to 1,500 people, who are municipal civil servants, students, members of art groups and craftsmen from all over the city, joined a morning parade. Held under the theme "Bright Colors of Autumn", the festival featured performances by art groups and the presence of women dressed in ao dai (traditional long robes), which added a charming touch to the event. The carnival program attracts the largest number of spectators. Photo: VNA The carnival was opened with much fanfare with a lion and dragon dance by a troupe from Thanh Oai District, in which 600 people manipulated 30 dragons, 30 unicorns along with 30 drummers, symbolizing 30 districts and villages in … [Read more...] about Carnival enlivens Hanoi Autumn Festival at Hoan Kiem Lake

People evacuate from flooded areas in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Photo: AFP/VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on September 29 requested leaders of provinces pay attention to supporting flood-hit people as widespread heavy rains have triggered floods in many localities on recent days. In a recorded message sent via Telegram, he asked Senior Minister Kun Kim, Vice Chairman of the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), to closely monitor and cooperate with leaders of localities in preparing additional emergency response measures. He also ordered commissioners and the commanders of the Gendarmerie, Army, and Navy to be ready to intervene in potential natural disasters caused by heavy rain. The PM instructed Deputy PM and Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth to prepare food and equipment to distribute to flood victims in case of request from localities. He also ordered the preparation of rice seeds for farmers … [Read more...] about Cambodian PM demands support for flood victims

The ILD Coffee Vietnam production facility in Bình Dương Province. The facility has the capacity to produce 5,600 tonnes of freeze-dried instant coffee annually. — Photo Courtesy from ILD Coffee Vietnam Frech merchant firm, Louis Dreyfus Company and Poland’s Instanta Sp. z o.o., on Friday inaugurated ILD Coffee Vietnam, their joint venture freeze-dried instant coffee production facility in Bình Dương. The investment in the project is worth US$84.2 million, according to the southern province’s People’s Committe. With an annual capacity of 5,600-tonne, the facility has been set up to meet the rising global demand for instant coffee, particularly the premium freeze-dried variety. It would source coffee beans from Gia Lai, Đắc Lắc, Lâm Đồng, and Đắc Nông provinces, the company said. Ben Clarkson, LDC’s global head of coffee platform, said: "This venture with Instanta supports our global strategy to diversify through more value-added products, reflects our ongoing commitment to … [Read more...] about Instant coffee production plant opens in Bình Dương

The two film stars recently visited Vietnam to promote their latest movie, "Man Suang." Mile and Apo at an event. Photo from Romsaithong’s Instagram Having traveled to different regions of Vietnam for both business and recreational purposes, the two actors told NgoiSao in an interview that they enjoyed local cuisine immensely. "Vietnamese food is really delicious," Apo said. "There are many people selling Vietnamese dishes in Thailand as well, and I’m glad I had the chance to try them." He added that he had recently tried nem nuong (Vietnamese grilled pork sausage). Mile said that he has always wanted to try banh xeo (Vietnamese stuffed rice pancake), but still hasn’t had the chance to do so. However, he has tried various other local specialties, including pho and a variety of tasty seafood dishes. Both of the actors agreed that Vietnamese people are warm and friendly. "I had a Vietnamese friend who was very adorable and kind, so I expected that every … [Read more...] about Thai actors praise Vietnamese cuisine

Japanese prefer soups, so it is not surprising when pho becomes a popular dish among the Japanese community in Vietnam. Hiroe K. from Tokyo had lived in Hanoi for years before moving to Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, she did not often eat out but she chose pho whenever she had a chance. Hiroe can eat pho once to twice per month. In Ho Chi Minh City, she even pays more attention to pho . “It is interesting as I can easily find a pho restaurant when stepping out of my house. My friends often recommend me [ pho with] flank steak, brisket, and beef tendon, but I find it hard to remember them so I usually order a special bowl of pho,' she said. “As its name suggests, the dish is special as you can enjoy many types of beef. [It’s] very delicious!” Hiroe found that the key difference between pho in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is that pho in the Vietnamese capital is not served with herbs. Meanwhile, pho restaurants in the southern metropolis provide … [Read more...] about ‘Pho’ becomes popular dish among Japanese in Vietnam

Editor’s note: People from Vietnam and abroad expressed their thoughts on the Vietnamese national dish on the occasion of the 'Vietnam Phở Festival 2023,' to be held in Tokyo next month. The following comments have been edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence. Micka Chu from France: ' Pho was the first Vietnamese dish I liked' When I first came to Vietnam seven years ago, I was not acquainted with Vietnamese food. When I came across a large and fragrant bowl of pho with lots of vegetables, I knew I had found something I could eat. Pho was the first Vietnamese dish I liked, and it helped open the door to other Vietnamese dishes. Micka Chu enjoys ' pho' in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Son Trang / Tuoi Tre I think the Vietnam Phở Festival 2023 in Tokyo is an opportunity to connect Japanese and Vietnamese culture. The festival will not only bring pho to Japan but also many 'versions' of the dish to the Japanese people, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Phở Festival 2023: A chance for cultural connection

A farmer harvests cashew in Bình Phước Province’s Bù Gia Mập District. The country earned $2.6 billion from cashew nut exports in the nine months, up 14.3 per cent year-on-year. — VNA/VNS Photo Việt Nam posted a trade surplus of US$21.68 billion in the first nine months of this year, compared to $6.9 billion recorded in the previous year's corresponding period, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has announced. The country's trade surplus reached $2.29 billion in September alone, it said. During the nine months, the total import-export turnover of goods reached $449.66 billion, with export turnover at $259.67 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 8.2 per cent. The GSO stated that 31 items recorded export turnover of over $1 billion, accounting for 92.2 per cent of the country's total export turnover. This includes fruits and vegetables at $4.2 billion, up 71.8 per cent; rice at $3.65 billion, up 40.4 per cent; and cashew nuts at $2.6 billion, up 14.3 per cent. Specifically, … [Read more...] about Việt Nam records $21.68 billion trade surplus in nine months