Food

People choose food products at a Saigon Co.op supermarket in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo To strengthen food safety, HCM City’s Food Safety and Hygiene Management Board will closely monitor foods sold by retailers to ensure customers buy products with clear origin. City authorities are also encouraging consumers to buy products with clear labels on origin. The board, the city Department of Industry and Trade, and supermarkets and convenience stores have been instructed to keep strict control over food quality. Pham Khanh Phong Lan, head of the board, said food production, processing, distribution, and import-export establishments would be closely monitored. "Consumers like to buy food at traditional markets because they may be cheaper" but some products lack clear origins, she said. "Upgrading food quality in traditional markets and enhancing modern distribution systems is essential." Enterprises must comply with food safety regulations, work with the board to carry out … [Read more...] about HCM City strengthens food quality control

Le Trung Dam, vice principal of Phan Ngoc Hien High School, received a warning Monday from the disciplinary committee of the Ca Mau Department of Education and Training. On April 18, Dam saw six 12th graders bring food into the classroom. Since the school forbids eating inside the classroom, Dam told the students to have their food in the schoolyard. Two students went out of the classroom and dumped their food, which was contained inside plastic bags, into the trash bin. A while later, when Dam saw that the two students had no food in their hands, he ordered them to dig it out of the trash bin and eat it in his presence. Dam knew that the students had thrown their food in the trash bin, and yet forced them to eat it, which is unacceptable, said Du, adding that the vice principal has since apologized to the students and their parents. Le Hoang Du, deputy director of the Ca Mau education department, said Dam's actions were "non-educational." … [Read more...] about School vice principal disciplined after forcing students to eat trashed food

Marriott Bonvoy celebrates the joy of gastronomy in Vietnam with a two-month food festival Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating the timeless pleasures of good company and great gastronomy in Vietnam this May and June, with the launch of Eat Out with Marriott Bonvoy, a nationwide food festival that promises a series of rewarding dining discounts for Marriott Bonvoy members at more than 20 restaurants across the country. Running from May 1 to June 30, the two-month epicurean extravaganza will showcase the finest cuisine from Marriott’s hotels and resorts in Vietnam. Diners can take advantage of a trio of appetising promotions: Tier 1 offers diverse culinary experiences for just $32.60, tier 2 is priced at $41.30, and tier 3 is available for $50. These promotions apply to an amazing array of F&B events and delicious dishes at participating restaurants and bars. At Four Points by Sheraton Danang, The Lounge is offering its luxury high tea or garden high tea with sparkling wine and … [Read more...] about Marriott Bonvoy celebrates joy of gastronomy with 2-month food festival

Sakchai Chatchaisophon, C.P. Vietnam vice-chairman (right), handed over 3.4 tonnes of food to Hanoi's Youth Union On May 14, at the C.P. Vietnam's Hanoi branch, vice chairman of the company Sakchai Chatchaisophon handed over tonnes of food to Nguyen Duc Tien, member of the Central Executive Committee of the Youth Union, chairman of the Vietnam Youth Union in Hanoi, and Ngo Van Thien, standing vice chairman of the Hanoi's Vietnam Youth Union. This food was made by C.P. Vietnam and includes 3.4 tonnes of processed chicken for meals of the SEA Games 31's volunteers, adding a variety of dishes to the menus of volunteers. Tien said, "SEA Games 31 has opened for a few days, and the volunteers have been working for one month at the competition sites, including receptionists, interpreters, cheerleaders, and supporting activities. In total, we have 5,000 volunteers." Chatchaisophon also introduced the production and business activities at the factories of C.P. Vietnam and food … [Read more...] about C.P. Vietnam supplies food for SEA Games’ volunteers

Visitors at the last edition of the Vietnam International Premium Products Fair. This year the fair will be held from June 2 to 5 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre . (Photo courtesy of Coex Vietnam) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Vietnam International Premium Products Fair will be held again in Ho Chi Minh City after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. VIPREMIUM 2022 returns from June 2 to 5 with a mission of connecting domestic and foreign businesses in the beauty - fashion, premium food and beverages , gift and houseware, smart devices, healthy and eco-friendly items, stationery, and office items industries, according to the organisers. To be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, the fair will have 350 booths set up by 250 companies, and is expected to welcome 10,000 buyers and visitors. Among its highlights will be the Korea Sourcing Fair with brands from across Korea and premium consumer products. Seminars will be hosted on … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Premium Products Fair attracts over 250 exhibitors

Many workers hustled to make products at Anh Dao Cooperative in Da Lat City At the fruit and vegetable processing zone on Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street of Anh Dao Cooperative in Da Lat City, many workers hustled to make products. According to the process, agricultural products are harvested from the gardener, then they are brought directly to the warehouse to be classified according to each product that has been ordered in advance. Each product will have its own way of preliminary processing and packaging, but the common point is that they are all classified from the source so that when they go to the place of consumption, they will limit the need to select products and limit the source of agricultural waste. Ms. Uyen of Anh Dao Cooperative said that cabbage vegetables need to be wrapped in paper to avoid being crushed and damaged when they are transported to supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City. Each year, this unit supplies hundreds of thousands of tons of vegetables and fruits to the … [Read more...] about Lam Dong and HCMC connect to sell agricultural products

The charity event was part of the two hospitals’ handover activities, which aimed to convey a message that the next Vietnamese medical staff will continue charity and humanitarian activities launched by their colleagues to support local people. During the event, the two hospitals conducted the handover of equipment and shared experience in carrying out charity events and other activities to popularize the image of Vietnam, its culture, and people to international friends and people of the host country. The handover activities have affirmed the Vietnamese “blue beret” officers’ aspiration to maintain activities to support local people and continue peacekeeping mission to bring a better life to people in South Sudan. Over the past time, activities conducted by Vietnamese level-2 field hospitals have been acknowledged and highly appreciated by UNMISS’s leaders, international colleagues, and local people, contributing to promoting the Vietnamese people’s spirit of helping others. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese “blue berets” conduct charity event in South Sudan

Glass noodles is a specialty of Cao Bằng. VNA/VNS Photo Chu Hiệu Phia Đén Hamlet in Thành Công Commune in the northern province of Cao Bằng is home to green fields of canna, whose roots are the main ingredient of glass noodles. Raw glass noodles are dried under the sun. VNA/VNS Photo Chu Hiệu Canna is grown in Phia Đén Mountain, lying 1,000m above sea level, from January to February in the lunar calendar and harvested in October and November. Finished glass noodles are tied and packed for consumption.VNA/VNS Photo Chu Hiệu Phia Đén glass noodles are renowned nationwide thanks to their delicious taste and smooth texture, which are created using traditional methods and favourable weather conditions. Canna starch mixture has an ivory colour and smooth texture VNA/VNS Photo Chu Hiệu The glass noodles are white, the natural colours of the canna starch mixture without the use of any bleaching or colourants. According to locals, the … [Read more...] about Glass noodles a specialty of the mountains

Vietnamese peacekeeping soldiers and locals in South Sudan. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s level-two Field Hospitals No. 3 and 4 on Thursday delivered gifts to refugees at Protection of Civilians (POC) sites in South Sudan, one of many activities to support local people. The two hospitals have been on UN peacekeeping missions in the African country. At the event held in Bentiu, 50 packages of liquid soap and over 100 litres of orange juice were delivered to more than 50 families. In addition to the gifts, medical staff also provided locals with advice and instruction on maintaining hygiene and keeping diseases at bay, especially with the upcoming rainy season and the reemergence of anthrax in the country. The Vietnamese peacekeeping soldiers also took and printed family photographs on the site – a rare and meaningful photo opportunity for households under challenging circumstances. The charity event was part of the transition plan between the two hospitals, aiming to … [Read more...] about VN peacekeepers deliver gifts to Bentiu refugee camps

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C – Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan and Marc Mealy, Senior Vice President for Policy at the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), co-chaired a seminar connecting agricultural enterprises of Vietnam and the US on May 13 in Washington D.C. The event took place on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to the US to attend the ASEAN-US Special Summit. It was attended by representatives from agencies, businesses and associations in the agricultural sector of the two countries and several banks and investment funds, and representatives from some major US industry associations such as the Soybean Export Council, the Grains Council, the National Pork Producers Council and multinational agricultural corporations. At the seminar, a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development informed participants about the priority strategy for the development of Vietnam's agricultural … [Read more...] about Seminar connects Vietnamese, US agricultural businesses