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The marine worm is found across Vietnam, especially in the central town of Nha Trang; Con Dao Island and provinces of Ben Tre and Bac Lieu in the south; and the northern province of Quang Ninh. Known as sa sung in Vietnamese, the peanut worm is high in nutrition. The worm was once used in making pho (rice noodle soup) to add to the flavor of the broth. A kilogram of fresh peanut worms costs around VND500,000 ($22), and dried ones cost VND1.8 - 2.5 million ($78-108). Huyen, owner of a peanut worm porridge shop in Tan Phu District in Saigon, said the selection of ingredients was crucial to the flavor of the dish. "To identify delicious peanut worms, we should choose those that are thick, uniform in size and have a specific aroma that does not smell like fish." Once the works are chosen, the cook cleans it meticulously because there’s a lot of sand in their guts, which, if not removed, will affect the taste of the porridge. If made well, the worms remain intact and have a … [Read more...] about A Saigon dish that worms its way into your heart

An elderly woman in Ha Nam Province is in need of financial help to support her ill husband and daughter. Nguyen Thi Kim Lien (R) and her daughter 80-year-old Nguyen Thi Kim Lien lives in Da Bo Dao Village. Lien has five children but because of poverty, her children were unable to go to school. After growing up, they went to other provinces and cities like Danang, and Binh Duong to find works. Some of them haven't returned home for seven years. Her 54-year-old daughter, Nguyen Thi Nga, suffers from mental illness since she was small and often wanders alone when no one notices. There was one time, Lien was very worried when she couldn't find Nga, worrying that she might have an accident somewhere. Only when Nga was found sitting near a lake that Lien could feel relieved. Lien's husband Nguyen Minh Hong Meanwhile, her husband was bed-bounded after a stroke in September. Lien opens a tiny store at home but there are rarely any customers. Nguyen, one of Lien's neighbours, … [Read more...] about Woman struggles to support family at old age

Hanoi authorities have said that the metro station by Hoan Kiem Lake would have no impact at all on the area. Hanoi authorities called for public opinions in March The debate over the location of Hoan Kiem metro station is ongoing. The station in on Metro Line 2 connecting Bac Tu Liem District to the city's centre. When it was proposed that the station would be placed by Hoan Kiem Lake, some people suggested it would affect nearby historic buildings. On October 25, Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board said that Hanoi People's Committee had submitted official document to the prime minister. The document states that Metro Line 2 with an underground section running through the Old Quarter and Dinh Tien Hoang Street met the approved plans agreed since 2004. According to the Heritage Law, the designated heritage protection Zone 1 is the innermost area around the historical structures and constructions are prohibited. However, both the station and the tunnel will be built in Zone 2 … [Read more...] about Authorities refute Hoan Kiem metro station fears

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated Warming upThailand players enter My Dinh Stadium.Vietnam players warm up in My Dinh Stadium. Thailand fans do not seem intimidated by the red-colored crowds. Fan boy and grandpaPhoto by Pham Duong.Photo by Pham Duong. Anticipation is high for the match between the big rivals. Many fans flocked to My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi hours before the game starts at 8 p.m.Vietnam and Thailand fans pose with banners outside My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi. Photo by Ngoc Thanh.A fan from Thailand. Photo by Ngoc Thanh.Vietnam fans with flags and banners on the street. Photo by Ngoc Thanh. Vietnam and Thailand had a nil-nil draw in the first leg of their World Cup qualifiers in Bangkok in September. Vietnam are currently top of Group G, after they earned a 1-0 victory against 10-man UAE at home and Thailand lost an away match 1-2 to Malaysia last Thursday. … [Read more...] about World Cup qualifiers: Vietnam vs Thailand