Vietnamese-Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen will join hands with the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world under an agreement inked between the two sides in Canberra, Australia on March 14. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister, Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung, who is accompanying Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his visit to Australia. Under the three-year document, Luke Nguyen will be in charge of improving quality for meals on Vietnam Airlines’ flights and creating eight new regional specialties for the business class. He will also give consultations to the airline’s current 50 business-class menus right in 2018. The food magician will popularise Vietnamese food to international friends via cultural and trade exchange programmes in various countries. At the event, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines Le Hong Ha said that the cooperation with Nguyen aims to elevate the art of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Australian chef named Vietnam Airlines’ food ambassador
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Vietnamese-Australia chef named Vietnam Airlines’ food ambassador
The signing ceremony was attended by Minister, Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung, who is accompanying Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his visit to Australia. Under the three-year document, Luke Nguyen will be in charge of improving quality for meals on Vietnam Airlines’ flights and creating eight new regional specialties for the business class. He will also give consultations to the airline’s current 50 business-class menus right in 2018. The food magician will popularize Vietnamese food to international friends via cultural and trade exchange programs in various countries. Vietnamese-Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen is the food ambassador of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. Photo: Deponline At the event, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines Le Hong Ha said that the cooperation with Nguyen aims to elevate the art of Vietnamese cuisine. It is of significant when both nations are celebrating 45th … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Australia chef named Vietnam Airlines’ food ambassador
Vietnam’s houses-turned-karaoke bars become deadly trap for patrons
A fire that killed 13 in a karaoke bar in Hanoi on November 1 was found to have been started by the careless welding of billboards that caused nearby flammable objects to catch fire, while the rescue mission for trapped customers was stalled by large iron frames caging the front of the building.The fatal accident once again raised safety concerns over Vietnam’s karaoke bars, the majority of which are residential houses that were renovated to run the business. On the ‘karaoke street’ of Su Van Hanh in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, business is booming in the dozens of karaoke bars frequented by city youths.Each of the bars has a single doorway that serves as both the entrance and exit, usually between four and eight meters.Flashy billboards run the length of these bar fronts, blocking potential escape routes through windows and balconies.In one former residential house on the street, all five stories have been renovated to accommodate 16 karaoke rooms that have … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s houses-turned-karaoke bars become deadly trap for patrons
Con Dao: Tips for the perfect island getaway in Vietnam
Both offer something different for holidaymakers. In terms of sheer variety, Phu Quoc is surely superior, with more hotels, restaurants and activities to keep its bikinied clientele satisfied.But for a true getaway, Con Dao comes up trumps. The archipelago's deserted beaches, coral reefs and thick forests offer a relaxed, untouched atmosphere that Phu Quoc relinquished long ago. The main island, Con Son, is also home to some of Vietnam's most pristine national parks and diving spots, with the old French prison another fascinating and chilling must-see.With more direct flights to connect Con Dao with the mainland next year, here's your guide to experiencing the best in dining and accommodation options on this southern oasis. Six Senses Con Dao Opulent and eco-friendly, the Six Senses Con Dao is the real deal. As the only luxury-wellness option on the Con Dao archipelago, its eye-watering price tag is matched by sheer decadence, with 50 self-contained, ocean-facing villas that come … [Read more...] about Con Dao: Tips for the perfect island getaway in Vietnam
Hong Long Social Housing, Trade Centre and Deluxe Residence: New Urbanity of Pho Yen
With a total area of nearly 38 ha with such main items as trade centre, flat-style social housing, restaurants, hotels, filling stations and clinics and an investment capital of nearly 4,000 billion, the project, located in the northern key economic area, has attracted great attention from society, as it is not only convenient for transport but also unique in other criteria that the investor and the designer set. The leadership of Hong Long emphasised that the project aims to be a satellite city for Hanoi in the future. Vietnam Business Forum has an interview with Mr Duong Van Quang, General Director of the project, to learn more about it. Ngo San reports. Could you briefly introduce the significance, size, progress, as well as difficulties and advantages of the project? Costing over VND4,000 billion, the project will be a highlight of Pho Yen district and Thai Nguyen province, lift the company’s position and popularise its brand name. This giant project requires timely … [Read more...] about Hong Long Social Housing, Trade Centre and Deluxe Residence: New Urbanity of Pho Yen
Vietnam plans for a half-a-billion-dollar museum: Is it worth the cost?
The Vietnam National Museum of History houses the largest number of characteristic national treasures in the country, including Ngoc Lu and Hoang Ha bronze drums – the most symbolic traces of the Dong Son civilisation, a blue and white ceramic vase decorated with an elegant swan motif – a typical product of the world-recognised Chu Dau pottery village, and golden seals dating back to the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945). In such quiet place, I can get a sense of the glory of the past, as well as the messages passed down from the aged-old artefacts. However, I am saddened at the same time as I realise the fact that these treasured objects have yet to receive much interest from the public. Despite being located in a favourable location and housing many artworks and artefacts featuring long-standing tradition of Vietnam, the museum receives only a hundred visitors every day. Approximately 130 museums have been established across the country. Almost all of the sectors and localities … [Read more...] about Vietnam plans for a half-a-billion-dollar museum: Is it worth the cost?
A little of Vietnam in Budapest
It is “Phở", not “Phô" or “Phơ"? That was me correcting my new friends’ pronunciation in Hanoi Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant located just five minutes’ walk from Danube river in Budapest. But when they started to ask me if this renowned dish was what the restaurant’s name meant, they became really confused by the two possible meanings of “Pho” as Phở and Phố. Phở Hà Nội or Phố Hà Nội? We finally agreed it did not matter. What mattered was it brought one of my most favourite Vietnamese dishes to this faraway place from Vietnam. And it has given a lot of people of different nationalities a chance to know and fall in love with Vietnamese cuisine. This time a year ago, I was still in Vietnam, enjoying the tranquil life in a central province where I was working at that time. The place is full of specialities like Cơm Gà or Mỳ Quảng, the delicacy … [Read more...] about A little of Vietnam in Budapest
Vietnam enters among the top 10 best value holiday destination
(Cinet) - Vietnam ranked 2nd among the top 10 best value holiday destinations, according to leading global travel search site Skyscanner. The site says that despite its rise in popularity over the last few years, Vietnam is still super cheap, and a beautiful country to visit. Visitors can easily get by on £5 a day, which includes a guesthouse, local food, transport and a bit of drinking. Other destinations of the list of top 10 travel destinations are Cambodia, India, Bolivia, Hungary, Honduras, Bulgaria, Sri Lanka, Argentina, and Greece.Here are 7 best places to visit in Vietnam: 1. HueFor culture vultures, there is no shortage of temples, tombs, pagodas and crumbling palaces to admire and explore. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Huế is home to the Citadel, once the emperor's private residence, and the Forbidden Purple City, where he housed his many mistresses. When your feet are weary, grab some bún bò buế (beef noodle soup) and watch swan … [Read more...] about Vietnam enters among the top 10 best value holiday destination
Five Viet Nam restaurants among 101 best in Asia
The US-based food website Daily Meal continues its culinary tour of the world with its first-ever roster of the 101 Best Restaurants in Asia, which honours five Vietnamese restaurants. While its simple wicker furniture and narrow three-story dining room may seem pedestrian, the food at Lemongrass, located around the block from the city's opera house, is not. The straightforward, well-cooked southern Vietnamese fare (including an inexpensive three-course lunch special) represents the region's fresh, bright, vividly flavored cuisine perfectly. Try the grilled beef salad with mango or the chicken sautéed with chile and lemongrass. Located across from the Reunification Hall, Nha hang Ngon is full of stalls offering a multitude of examples of good Vietnamese street food. Both beef and chicken pho, two takes on the national noodle soup dish in Viet Nam, are first-rate, as are the spring rolls, mango salad with prawn crackers, and fried tofu with fermented shrimp dip. At La Maison 1988, … [Read more...] about Five Viet Nam restaurants among 101 best in Asia
Vietnam House to relaunch next month
Vietnam House Restaurant will reopen its doors early next month to serve Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist at the heart of HCM City.Through a unique partnership between Australian-born Vietnamese celebrity chef Luke Nguyen and Windsor Property Management Group Corporation (WMC Group), the restaurant returns to its former location with fully renovated interiors and a façade accenting the historic building on the corner of Đồng Khởi and Mạc Thị Bưởi.The restored colonial building housed the famed Café L’Imperial in the early 1900s, and was a popular destination for the city’s affluent business class. The new Vietnam House is set to bring back the nostalgia and charm of the storied street corner.Its menu will span the country with classic dishes selected from north to south delivering a traditional style while reflecting modern trends with culinary impressions from Chef Luke Nguyen.With experience and knowledge gained by … [Read more...] about Vietnam House to relaunch next month