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The couple left their hotel at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday and visited a place on Dong Khoi Street before heading for Cuc Gach restaurant on Dang Tat Street. Obama walks out of Cuc Gach restaurant after an hour-long dinner. Photo by Ngoc Duong. Barack and Michelle Obama sat on the first floor and ate stir-fried Tonkin jasmine flowers with garlic, stewed pork, spring rolls, and Vietnamese sour soup.   They asked to pay by card after the meal, but the restaurant manager refused to accept money from them. Hai, the manager, said they refused to accept it when he said the meal was on the house. "We explained that all the ingredients are grown on our farm, and so we did not spend much on them. Moreover, we wanted to welcome him as a family guest. He then agreed." He had been told Tuesday afternoon to be ready to "welcome some politicians." The visitors posed for a photo with Hong, a senior cook at the restaurant, before leaving. Obama had arrived in HCMC on Sunday during what was … [Read more...] about Obamas visit Vietnamese restaurant in Saigon

CSR At HSBC, sustainable business goes hand in hand with sustainable community By Thanh Thom Friday,  Aug 30, 2019,09:14 (GMT+7) At HSBC, sustainable business goes hand in hand with sustainable communityBy Thanh Thom A doctor listens to a kid’s heartbeat in the Outreach Clinic project – PHOTO: HSBC Sustainability is not the trend, that’s the key priority when doing business. At HSBC Vietnam, the goal of sustainability is not merely limited to business, as the bank has made great efforts to contribute to a sustainable community where it operates. “We recognize our wider commitments to the communities in which we operate and understand that economic growth must also be sustainable,” according to HSBC Vietnam, the first foreign bank to incorporate in Vietnam. Inspired by the saying “Give a man a rod, not a fish,” the bank has so far supported environmental conservation activities … [Read more...] about At HSBC, sustainable business goes hand in hand with sustainable community

CSR Promoting environment-minded business By Thanh Ha Monday,  Sep 2, 2019,09:40 (GMT+7) Promoting environment-minded business By Thanh Ha Nestlé Vietnam cooperates with mGreen to help students collect and classify waste at source For Nestlé Vietnam, environmental protection has become imperative, at least in its recent agenda of activities. The company, better known for its coffee processing and trading businesses, including its corporate social responsibility program to support coffee farmers across the country, has strongly shifted its community-related focus to the environment recently. Numerous initiatives have been taken by Nestlé Vietnam to do away with waste, especially plastic waste, as the company has vigorously collaborated with all stakeholders for a common goal of keeping the environment clean, green and beautiful, says Ganesan Ampalavanar, managing director of Nestlé Vietnam. “We … [Read more...] about Promoting environment-minded business

The search engine report released on Wednesday revealed the list of 10 most searched Vietnamese destinations this year, with famous beaches included as no surprise. Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province was listed second among searches. The town is home to long sandy beaches and little-known islands dotted along the central coast. Emerald waters add to Nha Trang’s allure. Photo by Shutterstock/minhdu. Southern beach town Vung Tau in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province ranked seventh while coastal Quy Nhon in central Binh Dinh Province ranked eighth. Fishing is Quy Nhon’s mainstay with locals often spotted flitting between coracle fishing vessels. The town, nestled between busy coastal hotspots Nha Trang and Hoi An, boasts broad stretches of beach untouched by the mass onslaught of tourism. Quang Ngai in central Vietnam, home to My Khe Beach and Ly Son Island, rounded off the list. The war-torn province has yet to become a popular tourist attraction in Vietnam. Phu Huu … [Read more...] about Beaches among most searched destinations in Vietnam: Google

The search engine report released on Wednesday revealed the list of 10 most searched Vietnamese destinations this year, with famous beaches included as no surprise. Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province was listed second among searches. The town is home to long sandy beaches and little-known islands dotted along the central coast. Emerald waters add to Nha Trang’s allure. Photo by Shutterstock/minhdu. Southern beach town Vung Tau in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province ranked seventh while coastal Quy Nhon in central Binh Dinh Province ranked eighth. Fishing is Quy Nhon’s mainstay with locals often spotted flitting between coracle fishing vessels. The town, nestled between busy coastal hotspots Nha Trang and Hoi An, boasts broad stretches of beach untouched by the mass onslaught of tourism. Quang Ngai in central Vietnam, home to My Khe Beach and Ly Son Island, rounded off the list. The war-torn province has yet to become a popular tourist attraction in Vietnam. Phu Huu … [Read more...] about Beaches among most Google searched destinations in Vietnam