Staff of the Hung Hau Food Company sort the dough straws by color. Photo courtesy of Hung Hau Food Company. The edible straws, a brainchild of the HCMC-based Hung Hau Food Company, are produced in Sa Dec town, Dong Thap Province, 162km west of Saigon. Rice flour makes up 80 percent of the straw ingredients. Wheat flour and tapioca make up the rest. Then, natural colors from vegetables and fruits are extracted to make colorful dough straws. "Our company does a lot of research into this product. From online information and field trips in different countries, I discovered that developed countries no longer like plastic straws because of environmental pollution," Lam Trung Hieu, vice president of Hung Hau Food Company, told VnExpress International. Not using chemicals in making straws and other environmentally friendly products comes with its own challenges. "The most difficult part was the reinforcement needed to make the dough more durable, prevent it from being brittle. We … [Read more...] about Vietnam dough village hopes to make dough with straws
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The “fantastic four” Japanese retailers in Vietnam
Japanese retailers are on the offensive Sumitomo’s FujiMart – a breath of fresh air Vietnamese people are “mad” for supermarkets. Supermarkets are popping up everywhere, fed by the changing buying habits of Vietnamese consumers. Instead of buying everything one by one at traditional markets or grocery stores, lots of consumers take to the supermarket where they can find their needs at a single place. Q&Me Vietnam Market Research surveyed about 400 people aged 18-39 over the country, showing that about 37 per cent of people visit the supermarket once or twice a week, while about 28 per cent only go once or twice a month. Consumers often pick quality over price and other considerations. Understanding consumer habits in Vietnam, with 100 years of experience in the field of investment and trade and 50 years of experience in retail, Sumitomo followed the footsteps of its “countrymen,” all the way to the Vietnamese retail market. According to … [Read more...] about The “fantastic four” Japanese retailers in Vietnam
Hat Mon temple: A place worshipping traditional heroines in Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - The biggest celebrations of the temple take place on March 6th, September 4th and December 24th of the Lunar Calendar. When visiting Hat Mon temple in Hat Mon commune, Phuc Tho district, Ha Noi, visitors have an opportunity to discover a historical location of two famous heroines: Hai Ba (the Sisters Queen), who represent strong traditional spirits of Vietnamese women. The entrance to the temple Hat Mon is one of three largest and oldest temples dedicated to Hai Ba Trung in Vietnam. This was the place where Hai Ba Trung looked for soldiers and prepared for battle with enemies, the ToDo’s men in 40 B.C. After taking control of the Chinese strongholds in Linh Nam, they proclaimed Queens and headquartered in Me Linh, Vinh Phuc. Two years later, a general from Han’s dynasty, Ma Yuan invaded Vietnam. Hai Ba Trung were defeated and committed suicide in Hat river. Many years later, Hat Mon villagers built a temple near the river to remember their … [Read more...] about Hat Mon temple: A place worshipping traditional heroines in Vietnam
Whirlwind created by Japanese retailers in Vietnam
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Japanese retailers such as Aeon, Takashimaya, 7-Eleven and FujiMart are expanding operations in Vietnam and changing local consumption habits. Traditional markets in the Southeast Asian nation are being replaced by supermarkets and convenience stores where consumers can buy many essential products at the same time. A survey conducted by Q&Me reveals that up to 37 percent out of 400 Vietnamese consumers aged from 18-39 said they shop in supermarkets from 1-2 times per week. The interviewees said they often buy food and fast-moving consumer goods, and quality is more important than price. According to Keisuke Hitotsumatsu, General Director of FujiMart Vietnam Retail, a joint venture between Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and BRG Group of Vietnam, said FujiMart offers diverse seasonal products. Most of consumers want to see, touch and even taste products and enjoy the busy atmosphere in the shopping venues, he said. … [Read more...] about Whirlwind created by Japanese retailers in Vietnam
Vagaries of an American vagrant’s life in Vietnam
Originally from Tampa, Florida, Chris Kucharski "studied numbers and stuff at the Duy Tan University." He is the father of a beautiful little boy and a guy who enjoys life in the central city of Da Nang. He also likes customized motorbikes. This apparently, was the status-quo until almost three years ago, going by Kucharski’s Facebook page. In a conversation with a friend, he also mentioned having a lot of stress and not knowing when he would return to Da Nang. Today, Kucharski has no name, no passport, no money and begs on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City to feed his drug addiction. A friend that VnExpress International spoke to was distressed that all the attention he was garnering was not going to help at a time that his families were trying to help him. She said Kucharski is "super smart, very polite and an amazing tennis player. ... He has a son that will be old enough that he would understand if people saw the story and point his father to him. As a mother that is very … [Read more...] about Vagaries of an American vagrant’s life in Vietnam