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On Monday, more than 55 chefs divided into 11 teams participated in an event to process hundreds of coconut-based delicacies in Ben Tre to set a world record in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Vietnamese cultural celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu (1822-1888), whose hometown was Ben Tre. The delicacies are made from different parts of the coconut tree, including coconut palm heart, shredded coconut, desiccated coconut, coconut milk, coconut water and sprouted coconut. Nguyen Thi Be Muoi, vice chairwoman of Ben Tre, said this was a great pride of Ben Tre people and the world record helps to promote its culture and tourism image to international visitors. Currently, Ben Tre is well known as Vietnam's coconut capital and has more than 200,000 families growing coconuts, accounting for about two thirds of the total number of households in the province. Ben Tre boasts the largest coconut-growing area in the country at 74,000 hectares (182,800 acres). … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 222 coconut-based dishes set world record

Since April stores and retailers in the area have gradually been running out of formula. To feed her 10-month-old son, Hien has been visiting Target, Walgreens and other stores far away from home, some even two hours away, only to find shelves that used to be filled with formula bare. Last weekend the 28-year-old rushed to a pharmacy 30 minutes away from her home in Anaheim, California State, after a friend called to tell her she saw it stocking baby formula. Fortunately, she was able to get one small tin. "But it is only enough to feed my baby for a week," Hien, who has difficulties breastfeeding, lamented. "I feel helpless when I can't even get the most basic product to keep my baby fed and nourished." There is similar frustration throughout the country as a baby formula shortage grips the U.S. Formula is the only option for many parents, who cannot produce enough milk to meet their child's requirements. Others choose not to breastfeed due to pain or discomfort, while … [Read more...] about Vietnamese in US grapple with baby formula shortage

The compact format of AEON The Nine has an area of 1,000-5,000 square metres. These shops are in urban and residential areas, aiming to bring A eon's quality closer to customers AEON The Nine is the first store to be launched as a compact store by Aeon. The first store is located in an area of 1,200sq.m, with a food court and a supermarket. To meet the customers' needs for convenience in daily meals, the Delica food court offers a variety of ready-to-eat products, which are typical of AEON such as bread and cakes, coffee, sushi, and Japanese bento. With a spacious seating area, many young customers can also choose AEON The Nine as a place to work and study every day or meet friends on the weekend. The supermarket area in AEON The Nine has a full range of products from fresh flowers to fresh, dry, and frozen food. There are also healthcare and beauty products, as well as many other household products. There is also an area dedicated for mothers and babies with a … [Read more...] about AEON Vietnam launches new retail format in Hanoi