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A rustic food stall located in a small alley in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Binh District has been drawing crowds for the past five decades thanks to its tangy banh uot . Every morning, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, hungry commuters line up in front of a no-name food cart in Alley 123, Nghia Phat Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, eager to start their day with a delicious plate of banh uot (steamed rice crepes). Customers enjoy 'banh uot' at Lan’s stall on Nghia Phat Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Minh Duc / Tuoi Tre Lan, 60, the stall’s current owner, inherited the family business from her mother and, despite the fact that she’s getting older, she still manages to keep up with the steady stream of customers that visit her each morning for breakfast. A major part of what makes Lan’s stall so special is her willingness to serve as much (or as little) as her customers like. She has no problem selling just VND3,000 (US$0.13) of steamed rice … [Read more...] about Check out this 50-year-old banh uot stall in Ho Chi Minh City

HCM City is reporting a rise in the number of children hospitalised for Covid-19 treatment while the local health department is urging better vaccination coverage to prepare for the new school year. A 12-year-old student is given Covid-19 vaccine in HCM City Speaking at a Tuesday meeting on Covid-19 prevention, the vice chairman of HCM City People's Committee, Duong Anh Duc, expressed worries over the rising infections, especially among children. "I've just had a talk with the director of the HCM City Children's Hospital 2 who said that the number of patients hospitalised for Covid-19 treatment over the past two days has increased by 8-10 cases from none previously," he said. "This situation is quite alarming." The official stressed that local authorities should set a target of getting 100 percent of parents to agree to Covid-19 vaccines for their children. According to a report from the municipal Health Department, the number of children aged between 5-12 … [Read more...] about Rise in HCM City child Covid-19 patients ahead of new school year

Five years ago, the integrated resort was established in Lang Co Bay, a destination known for its untouched natural beauty and unique culture. Lang Co was first discovered by King Khai Dinh, the 12 th King of the Nguyen dynasty, and the destination retains its original charm, nestled in a rural setting with picturesque countryside and the natural elements of Feng Shui. Laguna Lang Co has been operating two luxury hotels branded Banyan Tree and Angsana, an 18-hole par-71 championship golf course designed by six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo, luxury private villas and residences, convention facilities, and recreational activities. “As we turn five years old with many significant achievements under our belt, we now look forward to the next exciting phase of our development. It is our time! It is also the time for Hue and the province of Thua Thien-Hue to have its moment in the sunshine,” shared Gavin Herholdt, managing director of Laguna Lang Co. “In 2018 we have gone from … [Read more...] about Laguna Lang Co marks five-year anniversary in Vietnam

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction proposed on Tuesday an allocation of VND500 billion (US$21.37 million) from the municipal budget for the renovation of 246 old, run-down apartment buildings in the southern metropolis. The proposal was made during a meeting reviewing the implementation of the Housing Law in the city in the 2016-21 period. The construction department’s deputy director Huynh Thanh Khiet reported that the agency has just completed the inspection, review, classification, and quality control process at 474 old apartment buildings constructed before 1975. The department relocated 982 households living at 19 of those apartment buildings and dismantled ten others with a total floor area of 123,211.4 square meters. The agency also repaired about half of the remaining buildings while the other half needs further investment, Khiet said. Therefore, the department has sought the municipal administration’s approval for an allocation of VND500 billion to … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City needs over $21mn to renovate nearly 250 old apartment buildings

Traditionally, every year, the Chut ethnic group welcomes the Lap Lo festival on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, referring to sowing seeds into holes to begin a new crop. This is an opportunity for the group to thank gods for the successful crop and pray for harmonious weather and the next bumper crop as well as good health, good luck, and well-being. On this occasion, the organizers handed over 45 gifts, including money in cash, to Chut families to help them welcome a warm and cozy festival. Reportedly, Chut ethnic minority people have been dwelling in Rao Tre hamlet, Huong Lien commune, Huong Khe district, Ha Tinh province, for several decades, having their journey to modern life. At present, the hamlet is home to 46 households with 156 residents. Over the past time, the province’s authorities have made efforts to help them stabilize and develop business. Source: Baobienphong Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Chut ethnic group celebrates traditional festival

Delegates attend the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) - The central province of Quang Nam held a ceremony on August 6 evening to commemorate the 1 10th birth anniversary of the late Chairman of the Council of State, Vo Chi Cong (August 7, 1912-2022). Attending the event were Politburo members: President Nguyen Xuan Phuc; Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Vo Van Thuong, and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang, among others. Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Phan Viet Cuong said that the event was an opportunity to better understand Cong’s life, glorious career and great contributions to the nation’s revolutionary cause, thus helping today and future generations to study and follow his example in the cause of national building and safeguarding. Vo Chi Cong (1912 – 2011) once served as Politburo member, Permanent … [Read more...] about 110th birth anniversary of late Chairman of State Council Vo Chi Cong celebrated

Delegates attending the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Buenos Aires (VNA) – The ASEAN Committee in Santiago, and diplomatic representative agencies of Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia in Chile jointly organised a ceremony to mark the bloc’s 55th founding anniversary on August 8. As the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee, Chargé d'Affaires at the Philippine Embassy JimTito Agustin reviewed important historical milestones in the formation and development of the bloc, and emphasised the determination of member countries to "stay strong together" to help the bloc make more positive contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world. Chilean Deputy Foreign Minister Jose Ahumada affirmed that Chile always attaches great importance to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s growing role and position, especially in 2022 as the host of many important international events in Cambodia, Indonesia and … [Read more...] about ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary celebrated in Chile

“Thanks to the effective pandemic response and guided by the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF) and its Implementation Plan, we have emerged safer, stronger, and more resilient as a community,” he said at the event, held by the ASEAN Secretariat at its headquarters in Jakarta to mark ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary. ASEAN trade volumes have returned to pre-pandemic levels and the association’s economy is forecast to grow by 4.9% this year and 5.2% next year. “The entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) earlier this year demonstrates ASEAN’s pivotal role in contributing to regional peace and growth, bettering the life of our people, and providing opportunities for all.” According to the Secretary General, in spite of these achievements, ASEAN must remain vigilant against the ever present risks to its recovery, including disruptions to the supply of key commodities, rising costs in food and logistics, and the economic slowdown in … [Read more...] about 55th ASEAN Day Celebration solemnly held

The ceremony was chaired by Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, and attended by Ambassadors of ASEAN countries and ASEAN partners. Minister Son said the foundation of ASEAN 55 years ago created the precedence for regional countries to realise their aspiration for a peaceful, stable region with sustainable and inclusive development. The annual ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony is held in each ASEAN member state to honour their common values and express the determination to promote solidarity and cooperation. This year’s event is of greater significance since the region is working towards the establishment of the ASEAN Community at the end of 2015 and Vietnam is marking its 20th year of ASEAN membership. ASEAN flag’s colours – blue, red, white and yellow – represent the main colours of the member countries’ flags. It symbolises unity and support for the bloc’s principles and mission, and represents a stable, peaceful, united and dynamic ASEAN./. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi celebrates ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary

It has also become the fifth largest economic community in the world, a reliable and important partner of countries, and played a central role in dialogues, important cooperation and connectivity in the region. In an article in celebration of ASEAN’s 55th birth anniversary (August 8, 1967 - 2022), Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son recalled that the birth of ASEAN on August 8, 1967 was the start of the process of an intensive connectivity for peace, stability, and development in Southeast Asia and the region. Building an ASEAN Community with common vision and identities The grouping gathered countries divided by war. Its inception reflected the common aspirations of many countries in the region for peace, stability, friendship, and win-win cooperation. According to FM Son, Vietnam’s admission to ASEAN in 1995 paved the way for the building of an ASEAN common house connecting 10 Southeast Asian countries. In 1997, ASEAN, for the first time, approved the ASEAN Vision … [Read more...] about 55 years of ASEAN – One vision, One identity, One community