Chefs from 12 countries gather in Hoi An for the Hoi An International Food Festival (HAIFF) 2018. This is the third time the festival has been hosted in Hoi An, which was named Vietnam’s Capital of Culinary Arts and Cuisine by the World Association of Chefs' Societies in 2017. Celebrity chefs showed off their skills and cooked signature dishes from China, the Cook Islands, Ecuador, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey. Photo by VnExpress A chef takes photos at a wet market. Photo by VnExpress A number of notable chefs join the festival this year, including David Sosson, whose restaurant has been awarded two Michelin stars, Sy Wan-chung (pictured), a member of the Hall of Fame of American Academy Chefs Honour Society, and Carlos Duran Herrera, who has won six Spanish Cooking Championships. Photo by VnExpress For each night of the festival week, one chef would be … [Read more...] about International chefs get a taste of Hoi An with cyclo ride to giant cook-off
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Việt Nam’s economy grows robustly but risks intensify
Việt Nam continues to achieve robust growth accompanied by moderate inflation and a relatively stable exchange rate. — Photo tapchicongthuong.vn HÀ NỘI — Economic growth in Việt Nam had proven resilient despite weakening external conditions, driven mainly by strong domestic demand and a dynamic export-oriented manufacturing sector, according to the World Bank (WB)’s update on recent economic developments in Việt Nam. According to Taking Stock, the WB’s bi-annual economic report on Việt Nam which was released yesterday, the pace of expansion was forecast to remain at 6.8 per cent this year, higher than the projected figure of 6.3 per cent for emerging markets in the East Asia and Pacific regions. Over the medium term, in line with global trends, Việt Nam would see a slower pace of 6.6 and 6.5 per cent in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Inflation would remain muted at 4 per cent as the result of tightening monetary … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s economy grows robustly but risks intensify
Benchmarking Nasdaq, Leading The Investment Direction Of Cyptocurrency —— YoYoEx Will Be Launched On December 12th
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 11 December 2019 - According to official news, the global optimally selected exchange YoYoEx will be officially launched on December 12th. As a cyptocurrency trading platform registered in Singapore, it is committed to exploring the global market and selecting the most cutting-edge and high-quality digital asset projects. Currently, YoYoEx offices have been set up in Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, Europe and the United States. YoYoEx always adheres to the global development strategy, and strives to create a free circulation of the borderless blockchain world with users. YoYoEx founder David said: "YoYoEx is now simultaneously developing markets in Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, Europe and the United States. YoYoEx has actively applied for legal operating licenses in many countries and regions around and has opened up payments system in multiple areas and countries of the world. Users around the world can make purchases. " The core … [Read more...] about Benchmarking Nasdaq, Leading The Investment Direction Of Cyptocurrency —— YoYoEx Will Be Launched On December 12th
Điện Biên Phủ Tourism seeks to boost economy
Hundreds of artists take part in a music and dance performance during a ceremony that kicked off the national Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien City. — VNS Photo Doan Tung by Nguyễn Mỹ Hà Điện Biên Phủ Tourism seeks to boost economy ĐIỆN BIÊN CITY (VNS) — The signature spring festival of Điện Biên, or Hoa Ban Festival, began yesterday here in Điện Biên City with hundreds of local performers and international visitors in attendance. Named after the most beautiful flower in the region, hoa ban, or the orchid trees, the festival resembles the ethnic Thai groups in Điện Biên Province, where the Thai makes up 38 per cent, the Mông 30 per cent and the Kinh, major Viêt ethnic group, 20 per cent of the population. Thousands of local residents from 19 ethnic groups, and tourists from across the country, have come to the world-famous Điện Biên … [Read more...] about Điện Biên Phủ Tourism seeks to boost economy
Luxury cruise ship opens Cần Thơ-Phnom Penh route
The four-star Victoria Mekong cruise ship yesterday began serving the Cần Thơ-Phnom Penh route. Photo Phong Nguyễn CẦN THƠ — Victoria Mekong cruise ship yesterday (December 11) began its service between Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ and Cambodia’s Phnom Penh capital. The first luxury four-star cruise ship to connect the two cities is a four-deck cruise ship equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The ship with 33 deluxe cabins and two VIP suites features a restaurant with a 360-degree view on the upper deck as well as shopping stores, spas, libraries and cinemas. During the tour, passengers will enjoy circus performances, lion dances, traditional Khmer dances and folk music performances of the Mekong Delta region. Passengers departing from HCM City will be transported by vehicles to Cần Thơ. Võ Xuân Thu, general director of Victoria … [Read more...] about Luxury cruise ship opens Cần Thơ-Phnom Penh route