Spring roll is the most popular dish vietnam

Many companies in Vietnam have been affected by ongoing rotational power cuts. Hung Long Garment and Service JS Company in the northern province faced a power cut from June 3 to midday of June 6. Ngo Minh Hoan, director of the firm, said he has never witnessed such power outages. The garment and textile sector is currently struggling with many difficulties after the Covid-19 pandemic and repeated electricity cuts have worsened the situation. Workers at Hung Long Garment and Service JS Company The company was not informed of electricity cuts on June 3, so 4,000 staff still turned up for work and had to then return home. Hoan worried that if the situation did not improve, his company would fail to ensure orders for its partners. Nguyen Van Tan, chairman of Hosiden Vietnam Ltd. Co.’s Trade Union in the northern province of Bac Giang, said that the firm had responded to the electricity saving campaign over the past two days, and operates for eight hours … [Read more...] about Rolling power blackouts hit Vietnamese businesses

Even on a weekday, there's a queue at Tokyo's vegan Izakaya Masaka, including many tourists eager to try meat-free versions of Japanese classics like fried chicken and juicy dumplings. While millions of visitors have happily savoured Japan's fish- and meat-heavy cuisine, options for vegetarians and vegans are harder to find. Now, Tokyo and other cities are on a mission to show the country's renowned gastronomy is not off-limits to those who don't eat meat. Tina Bui, a 36-year-old vegan from San Francisco, said she was very excited to order the signature "karaage" soy fried chicken at Izakaya Masaka. She said plant-based options were limited in Japan compared to the United States, with just "enough for me to survive" a short trip. Chef Katsumi Kusumoto (L), of the vegan restaurant Saido, is helping other eateries expand their veggie offerings Tokyo's government has held seminars for restaurateursand dispatched experts to help eateries develop new menu items, … [Read more...] about Beyond sushi: Japan expands veggie options to tempt tourists

Containers stacked at the Gemalink international port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Digital transformation has become a crucial aspect for logistics firms to stay ahead of the curve amid the fast-paced business world. Phan Van Chinh, Director-General of the Agency for Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, viewed digital transformation as a game-changer for logistics firms in this time of rapid change. He said logistics was picked as one of the eight priority industries in the National Digital Transformation Programme by 2025. The follow-up Decision No.221 laid down a course of action to improve its competitive advantages, which involves 'research and technology transfers to accelerate digital transformation '. According to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLBA), Vietnam's logistics industry grew by around 14-16% annually in recent years. It is comprised of about 3,000 domestic firms and 30 transnational … [Read more...] about Digital transformation viewed as game-changer in logistics industry

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The northern region is facing the risk of power shortage at almost every point of time each day, according to Tran Viet Hoa, head of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). Hoa told the press on June 7 that as of June 6, most of the major hydroelectric reservoirs in the north, including Lai Chau, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Ban Chat, Hua Na and Thac Ba, had reached the “dead water level” or even below that. Only the Hoa Binh reservoir can ensure its plant to generate electricity until June 12-13, he said, adding that once its water level hits the “dead  point”, a total of 5,000MW or even up to 7,000MW would be lost in the region. As of June 6, the combined capacity of the hydroelectric plants stood at 3,110MW, only 23.7% of their designed capacity. Over the past time, thanks to efforts in supplying coal for thermal power plants, turbines have been running at full … [Read more...] about Northern region facing risk of daily power shortage: official

Many cities have seized the opportunity to launch initiatives like Photo Hanoi'23 to promote the growth of culture and arts and to establish themselves as popular tourist destinations. More than 200 articles and programs have been published about the International Biennale Photo Hanoi'23. Over 170,000 visitors have participated in exhibitions and other activities. Social media posts have been viewed nearly 5 million times on PhotoHanoi networks alone, and 5,100 posts with #photohanoi hashtags have been sent on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. These are the statistics announced by the French Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolas Warnery, confirming the success of the first Photo Hanoi'23. Chance to explore local photography The French Ambassador expressed his pleasure at the warm reception Photo Hanoi'23 received from the community. He affirmed that the event contributes to the professionalization of the entire creative ecosystem and promotes the capital's economic … [Read more...] about Photo Hanoi’23 drives capital’s culture and art development

Minister-Chairman of the Government Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh answers NA deputies' questions at the session. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister-Chairman of the Government Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh clarified issues related to the attraction of investment in ethnic minority-inhabited areas at the ongoing 15th National Assembly (NA) during the fifth plenary session on June 7. Answering the question by Hanoi representative Vu Thi Luu Mai on a number of documents that do not match the regulations of the law, Lenh admitted that there are still conflicts and overlapping in documents guiding the implementation of policies to encourage investment in ethnic minority-inhabited areas. The Government has asked ministries and sectors to review all the documents to ensure that they are coherent and suitable with legal regulations, he said, adding that ministries and agencies have completed the work. Responding to a question on criteria to … [Read more...] about Implementation of ethnic minority-related policies clarified at National Assembly

Living together for generations in Ha Giang province, the 19 local ethnic minority groups have spared no effort in preserving their cultural values . Such rituals and ceremonies as “Nhảy lửa” (fire jumping) of the Dao and Pa Then people, “Cấp sắc” (maturity ritual), and the Gầu tào Festival have now become a magnet for tourists keen to discover ethnic minority cultures. Cultural offerings have become popular over recent years, helping promote and preserve the local ethnic minority cultures. ASEAN standards on cultural tourism will be applied in villages shortly. According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, cultural tourism villages have attracted a large number of visitors, improving local livelihoods while promoting local tourism resources and cultural identity./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ha Giang promoting sustainable community-based tourism

Dalat and Cam Ranh are among the most popular places to visit in Vietnam. Vietravel Airlines launched its Hanoi-Cam Ranh/Dalat route on June 7 in anticipation of an increased influx of visitors this Summer. Hanoi-Dalat/Cam Ranh air routes opens from June 7. Photo: Vietravel Airlines The airline's two flights departed from Hanoi and landed at Lien Khuong Airport (Dalat City) and Cam Ranh International Airport, respectively, carrying nearly 400 passengers. Vu Duc Bien, CEO of Vietravel Airlines, said the new route added to the total number of routes it operates from Hanoi to five, offering passengers more options for convenient flight times at attractive prices. Both Dalat in Lam Dong Province and Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa Province are among the most popular destinations in Vietnam, thanks to their beautiful scenery, mild climate and diverse cuisine, making them ideal for personal or family vacations at affordable prices . In the first quarter, the … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines launches Hanoi-Dalat/Cam Ranh air routes

In a dispatch sent to the Minister of Industry and Trade, the Chairperson of the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC), the Chairpersons of the People’s Committees of centrally-run cities and provinces, and leaders of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) and Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin), the Prime Minister pointed to problems in power supply in the Northern region. He noted that the severe heat and impacts from El Nino phenomena have led to a surge in power demand, coupled with drought in many Northern localities causing extremely low water level in hydropower reservoirs, thus greatly affecting the supply of electricity in the dry season of 2023. Despite efforts of relevant parties, there are still factors negatively affecting the supply of electricity in the time to come, especially in the Northern region. Amid this situation, the Government leader asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade … [Read more...] about Prime Minister orders solutions to ensure power supply in dry season

Cam Ranh and Da Lat are among the most popular places to visit in Vietnam. Vietravel Airlines on June 7 launched Hanoi-Cam Ranh and Hanoi-Da Lat routes in anticipation of an increased influx of visitors this summer. Hanoi-Cam Ranh/Da Lat air routes open from June 7. Photo: Vietravel Airlines The airline's two flights departed from Hanoi and landed at Cam Ranh International Airport and Lien Khuong Airport in Da Lat City, respectively, carrying nearly 400 passengers/each. Vu Duc Bien, CEO of Vietravel Airlines, said the new flight lanes raise the operators' total routes from Hanoi to five, offering passengers more options for convenient flight times at attractive prices. Both Da Lat in Lam Dong Province and Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa Province are among the most popular destinations in Vietnam, thanks to their beautiful scenery, mild climate, and diverse cuisine, making them ideal for personal or family vacations at affordable prices . In the first … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines launches Hanoi-Cam Ranh/Da Lat air routes