A fashion store in a shopping center in HCMC offers a discount of 70 percent on fashion products. (Photo: SGGP) The number of customers to supermarkets and trade centers has been fairly high in recent days. Co.opmart Supermarket on Ly Thuong Kiet Street in District 10 is always bustling with customers. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Anh, living on Ly Thai To Street in District 10, said that thousands of promotional and discounted items create a great attraction to housewives. “Cooking oil, fresh vegetables, rice, cakes of all kinds are at good prices compared to normal days. For example, Long Chau 66 rice was previously priced at VND190,000 per bag of 5kg, but now it is reduced to VND151,000; Meizan oil is sold at VND103,500 per bottle of 2 liters, VND3,000-VND5,000 per bottle cheaper than before. For large bills paid by credit cards, it is convenient to order goods at the supermarket for home delivery," said Tuyet Anh. Similarly, cosmetics, perfumes, and fashion clothes of many large brands … [Read more...] about Retailers launch promotions to revive purchasing power
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Designer blows Oriental breath into new collection
After two years of work and six months of implementation, Dung launched a mini collection named "Vague" inspired by the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Hang stands out with bold makeup and an outfit that combines yellow and blue, with a cutout on the chest. The removable chest piece helps accentuate the wearer's figure and glowing tan skin. This ruffled dress with a bra-cup design combines screen printing, harmonious colors, patterns and crystals. Originally an accessory designer, Dung skillfully adorns his creations with jewelry. Hang dons a blue dress with a cut-out waist and feathers. The highlight of the outfit is its heart-shaped handbag. A fishtail element roots this design in nature. Photos by Nguyen Cong Danh … [Read more...] about Designer blows Oriental breath into new collection
Ngòi Tu Village, an attractive destination by Thác Bà Lake
A peaceful corner of Ngòi Tu Village. Photo mia.vn Lâm Giang Located on the peaceful Thác Bà Lake, Ngòi Tu Community Cultural Tourism Village in Vũ Linh Commune, Yên Bình District is an attractive destination for tourists. Ngòi Tu has a unique landscape combined with the long-standing cultural values of the people here, creating a very unique attraction. We went by car to visit the village, though it can also be reached via boat, departing from Hương Lý Port in Yên Bình Town, to feel the cool and fresh atmosphere of Thác Bà Lake. The village is located close to the edge of Thác Bà Lake, nestled under palm trees and luxuriant forests. It covers an area of 2sq.km. With the typical climate of the lake area, the winter is cold and the summer is cool. We arrived at the village on a calm morning, the wind gently carried the fragrance from the rice fields. Lurking behind the shady palm trees, the village appears as a picture of a peaceful Vietnamese village, … [Read more...] about Ngòi Tu Village, an attractive destination by Thác Bà Lake
This Saigon food stall sells savory sticky rice for just one dollar
Xoi man (savory sticky rice) is a staple of Vietnamese cuisine, universally loved for its inexpensive price and bold flavor. It is available in practically every neighborhood in Saigon from early morning to late at night. Sticky rice has long been a local favorite thanks to how long it keeps eaters full. Each stall has its own way of cooking different types of glutinous rice to get the perfect stickiness. Because of its high calorie content, glutinous rice's starch keeps diners full for longer than other starchy items like vermicelli, bread, and rice noodles. Although there are many xoi man stalls in the city, it is not always easy to find the perfect plate of this storied dish. Thu serves 'xoi ga' to her customers at her stall in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Minh Duc / Tuoi Tre Traditionally, xoi man is topped with pork floss, a few slices of cha lua (Vietnamese pork sausage), sauce, a few pieces of lap xuong (dry-cured sausage), and … [Read more...] about This Saigon food stall sells savory sticky rice for just one dollar
Agricultural sector ensures food security, exports
Vietnam has continued to make gains in agro-forestry-fishery production, and seen increases in agricultural exports thanks to its successful COVID-19 containment. As of mid-May, about 2.67 million ha out of 4.28 million ha of rice from the winter-spring crop had been harvested, up 3.6% over the same period last year, with total output of about 17.7 million tonnes. In the first five months, Vietnam shipped 2.86 million tonnes of rice overseas, a year-on-year rise of 10.3%, raking in 1.39 billion USD. According to Nguyen Nhu Cuong, head of the Department of Crop Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam has about 7.3 million ha of rice and 1 million ha of vegetables. Basically, the country faces no risk of food security. In husbandry, cattle farms have grown by 1.6% compared with May 2021, while pig populations rose 5.7% and poultry by 1.9%. Only buffalo numbers decreased by 1.5%. Rice for export (Photo: VNA) … [Read more...] about Agricultural sector ensures food security, exports
Eggs Festival held in Vietnam gather Michelin cooks
The “Eggs Festival” aims to honors chefs’ creations with egg dishes. A food festival showcasing the variety of dishes that are made from eggs was held for the first time in Hanoi. Chef Hoang Tung is one of the judges of the Creative Chefs contest. Photo: TUNG Dining Innovative egg dishes are made by five celebrity guest chefs, including Hervé Rodriguez - French Michelin chef, owner and head chef of Herve Dining restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City; Hoang Tung, who runs T.U.N.G Dining restaurant, one of the Top 100 best restaurants in Asia in 2021 voted by The World’s 50 best; Vo Hoang Nhan - Vietnam Top Chef Champion 2014; Le Xuan Tam - Chairman of the World Association of Super Chefs in Vietnam and Chief Chef of Moo Beef restaurant; and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Quyen -head chef at Movenpick Hotel Hanoi. These five guest chefs also acted as judges for the Creative Chefs contest, in which 10 chefs across Vietnam competed for the best egg dishes. Some typical dishes are … [Read more...] about Eggs Festival held in Vietnam gather Michelin cooks
Hà Nội’s farm economy yields high economic value
Nguyễn Văn Bình's poultry farm in Đông Yên, Quốc Oai, Hà Nội supplies more than 160 tonnes of safely produced chicken meat annually. — Photos courtesy of Hà Nội Sub-department of Rural Development HÀ NỘI — In recent years, Hà Nội's agriculture sector has created favourable conditions for organisations and individuals to develop the farm economy. This model has contributed to the restructuring of the rural economy and helped farmers to utilise capital more efficiently, as well as apply scientific and technical advances to production for economic efficiency. “Hà Nội currently has 1,759 farms, including 37 plantations, 1,410 livestock farms, 191 aquaculture farms, one forestry farm and 120 general farms," said Nguyễn Văn Chí, Director of the Hà Nội Sub-department of Rural Development. "The farm economy in the city is concentrated, large-scale and sustainable. It also effectively promoted land resources, and investment capital and created many jobs for people in rural Hà Nội." … [Read more...] about Hà Nội’s farm economy yields high economic value