Agar jelly is a familiar dessert to many people due to its sweetness. In recent years, the dessert hasfound hundreds of forms, from jelly flan, Mid-Autumn Festival jelly cake to 3D jelly. Of which, the most outstanding form is gracilaria agar jelly. Originating in Japan, the dessert was only introduced in Vietnam three years ago. Its eye-catching features strike many people when they first see these 3D jelly desserts. One day when Luong Hanh was browsing Facebook, she unintentionally found artistic 3D jelly images, inspiring her to travel all the way from Cao Bang to Hanoi to join a 3D jelly making class. “One time when I was surfing the Internet, I saw 3D jelly images of Phuong Nga, I was curious about how to make such a wonderful art work,” said Luong Hanh from Cao Bang Province. “After researching, I decided to register to Ms Phuong Nga’s 3D jelly making class, I hope I can make my own 3D products after this class,” Hanh … [Read more...] about 3D jelly cakes –from favourite dessert to art
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Vietnamese specialties among world’s best 30 dishes
Vietnam’s Pho and Goi cuon (fresh spring rolls) have been named in the list of the best 30 dishes of the world under a survey by CNN. Pho was ranked 28th while fresh spring rolls stood at the 30th place in the list. As a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine culture, Pho is present anywhere around the world and it’s a great combination of rice noodle, herbs, thinly-sliced beef or chicken meat and broth. Meanwhile, Goi cuon consists of boiled pork, shrimp, herbs, rice vermicelli and rice paper. It’s served with sauce made from a variety of ingredients and herbs. Other dishes on the list include chicken muamba of Gabon, tom yum goong of Thailand, hamburger of Germany, Peking duck of China, and sushi of Japan.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese specialties among world’s best 30 dishes
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Vietnam’s import-export sector faces more challenges
The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) is considered a golden chance for developing countries like Vietnam to improve quality of services, goods and competitive advantages. However, the implementation of information technology and human-made intelligence applications have also posed several challenges for Vietnam’s economy. Industry 4.0 has created enormous opportunities for many countries. In the first nine months of 2017, Vietnam’s turnover of imports of machinery and spare parts reached more than 22 billion USD, up 34 percent compared to the same period last year. The figure shows increasing demand for the expansion of manufacturing businesses as well as growth in construction activities. According to experts, Industry 4.0 will create a new driving force for import-export enterprises to connect and join in regional value chains. “First of all, it will help businesses cut operating and managing costs up to 70 percent … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s import-export sector faces more challenges
HCM City: Gas stations proposed to be moved
The People’s Committee of HCM City’s Bình Chánh District has asked authorities to supervise the discharge of ammonia gas (NH3) at all branches of Vinh Loc Co Ltd (Photo: vnexpress.net) HCM City (VNA) - The People’s Committee of Binh Chanh district in Ho Chi Minh City has asked authorities to supervise the discharge of ammonia gas (NH3) at all branches of Vinh Loc Co Ltd. This follows the leaking of 7,000 litres of the toxic gas at a filling station in An Phu Tay commune on October 10. Four people were hospitalised and thousands evacuated in the mishap. At a conference on October 11, Chairman of Binh Chanh district’s People’s Committee Tran Phu Lu said the committee had asked the city’s People’s Committee to clarify responsibilities of management agencies who granted a licence to the company. It would propose … [Read more...] about HCM City: Gas stations proposed to be moved
CPI to grow by less than 4 percent this year: steering committee
The Steering Committee on Price Management has a meeting on October 13 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Members of the Steering Committee on Price Management shared the view that the consumer price index (CPI) will grow by less than 4 percent this year, citing the positive outcomes of the first three quarters and price forecast for the last quarter. At a meeting on October 13, the steering committee’s aides reported that prices were controlled in line with the target set by the Government and National Assembly. The figures were basically stable in the past nine months. The CPI growth rate declined month on month with a nine-month average increase of 3.79 percent compared to the same period of 2016. However, it grew by only 1.83 percent against last December. The CPI hike between January and September was mostly attributable to the scheduled augmentation of … [Read more...] about CPI to grow by less than 4 percent this year: steering committee
Storm Khanun hits East Sea, urgent actions requested
The predicted path of storm Khanun (Photo: nchmf.gov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Tropical storm Khanun has passed the north of the Philippines’ Luzon Island and entered the East Sea, becoming the 11th typhoon hitting the waters this year, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. At 10am of October 13, the storm’s centre was at around 17.7 degrees north latitude and 119.6 degrees east longitude, about 820km east-northeast of Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago. It sustained winds of up to 60-75km per hour. In the next 24 hours, Khanun is forecast to move towards west-southwest at a speed of 10-15km per hour and intensify. At 10am of October 14, its eye will be at about 17.3 degrees north latitude and 117.1 degrees east longitude, about 510km east-northeast of Hoang Sa. The strongest wind speeds may reach 90-100km … [Read more...] about Storm Khanun hits East Sea, urgent actions requested
French opera to be played for first time in over a century
A poster of the opera “Frédégonde”, which will be played at HCM City's Municipal Theatre on October 20 and 21 (Photo: tkbvn-tokyo.s3.amazonaws.com) HCM City (VNA) – “Frédégonde”, an opera created by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, will be played for the first time since it debuted in 1895, with Vietnam the venue for this historic performance. French Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Vincent Floreani said at a press conference on October 12 that the opera performance by the city’s Municipal Theatre on October 20 and 21 is an important cultural event for France and Vietnam. “Frédégonde” is also the only French opera created in Vietnam, adding further to the significance of the decision to perform it in the country. Tran Vuong Thach, Director of the HCM City Ballet Symphony … [Read more...] about French opera to be played for first time in over a century
Hoa Binh: 41 died, injured, missing in floods, landslides
A house collapsed in floods in Hoa Binh province (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – Devastating rains, floods, and landsides left 32 people dead and missing and nine others injured in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh as of 7 am on October 13. Of the deaths, 17 bodies have been recovered, according to the provincial Disaster Control and Search and Rescue Steering Board. Up to 900 households in the disaster-hit areas have been evacuated to safer places. All rice and cash crop farming areas and 540 ha of fish farming have been affected, while many infrastructural and irrigation facilities in the locality were badly damaged, the Board reported. [Downpour, flood wreak havoc in Hoa Binh province] Mobilized forces are working hard to help local people resume normal activities. As of 7 am on October 13, the Hoa Binh … [Read more...] about Hoa Binh: 41 died, injured, missing in floods, landslides
Experts bullish on solar power in Vietnam
Solar power system of the German Factory DBW at the Long Hau IP in Long An province’s Can Giuoc district, the first ever green factory in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Rooftop solar power in Vietnam could be smoothly integrated into the national grid, energy experts said at a seminar in Hanoi on October 12. Co-organised by the EU Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEI PDF) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV), the seminar struck an optimistic tone on the future of solar energy in Vietnam. Experts from an EU consultants group shared the results of a four-month pilot project on rooftop solar power in Da Nang city’s Hoa Cam industrial zone. Industrial parks are good places to build solar panels because they have large rooftops and strong electrical connections already … [Read more...] about Experts bullish on solar power in Vietnam
Circus acts dazzle Hanoians
The circus conjures up images of a round stage with artists wearing shiny bodysuits in many people’s minds. However, a special circus show entitled ‘Hanoi with dreams’ held recently at Hanoi Opera House may make you think again. The 18-year-old Nguyen Dac Hiep has been learning circus skills for five years. But this is the first time he has performed in a military costume. His performance won thunderous applause from audiences. For him, this performance is like a dream come true. “This is my first time on stage so I was a bit shaky, not to mention my role as a soldier is very difficult to perform,” circus artist Nguyen Dac Hiep said. “But after all, I have done it through so I feel awesome,” he added. Named ‘Hanoi with dreams’, the show is not only the circus artists’ dreams, but also a flashback to glorious years in the past, when Hanoi was at … [Read more...] about Circus acts dazzle Hanoians
