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When you think of Vietnamese food, you probably think of pho and freshly rolled spring rolls. Not the döner kebab – a meaty, German-Turkish late-night snack. But, over the past decade or so, mobile kebab stands have been popping up all over Vietnam’s cities. They’re now a ubiquitous part of the street food. Late afternoon at the gate of Hanoi Foreign Trade University, a group of students lined up in front of a Doner Kebab cart. In the car, the most prominent thing is the golden meat that radiates an attractive aroma. The pieces of meat are skewered on a stainless steel post, rotated, and placed next to an electric oven. Ngo Gia Phong – the owner of the food cart – used a sharp knife to slice each piece of meat less than 1mm thin. The juicy and moist slices of meat are put inside the bread, along with vegetables such as cabbage, onions, herbs, carrots, and cucumbers. A mixture of mayonnaise sauce with ketchup and chili sauce also helps improve the flavors of the dish. “Rotating meat ...

The collection features 25 photos of the Milky Way taken from 16 countries around the world. The final selection was chosen from over 3,000 applicants. Many of the photos were taken in unique and remote locations where the Milky Way had not been photographed before. Examples include Socotra, a remote island in the Indian Ocean, and Madagascar, where the photographer had to photograph with armed guards. Other locations include a remote area in Spain called Serrania de Cuenca, as well as Namibia and New Zealand. The photos showcase stunning landscapes such as deserts, mountains, glaciers, and beaches, with the Milky Way shining in the sky. Some notable photos include “The bottle tree portal” by Benjamin Barakat, “Cafayate star factory” by Gonzalo Javier Santile, “The Cactus Valley” by Pablo Ruiz Gracía, “The Eyes of the Universe” by Mihail Minkov, “Alien Forest” by Marcin Zajac, “Night under the Baobab Trees” by Steffi Lieberman, “The Scenery I Wanted to See” by Mitsuhiro Okabe, “Winter’...

Most notably, the “Vietnam Kitchen” booth made a hugely positive impression on participants with an array of popular dishes and drinks such as Hanoi spring rolls, Saigon bread, sesame donuts, green bean soup with coconut milk, and iced milk coffee. Addressing the event, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of Vietnam’s permanent delegation to the UN, emphasised that the bazaar would help introduce Vietnamese culture to the international community, especially to the diplomatic corps in New York, while simultaneously making practical contributions to implementing UN goals. The UN International Bazaar annually organised by the UN Women’s Guild seeks to promote exchanges and strengthen connectivity among member countries, as well as raising funds for the humanitarian crisis relief projects managed by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This year’s fair was held on a large scale after a two-year hiatus caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It featured nearly 100 stalls sellin...

A total of 16,600 international visitors attended the Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival, which took place from June 3 to 6 in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province. The festival had a room occupancy rate of 78.8 percent, according to the provincial Department of Tourism. In addition, over 450,000 day trippers visited the province during the festival. During the closing ceremony, Dinh Van Thieu, vice-chairman of the Khanh Hoa Province People’s Committee, stated that the sea festival included more than 70 cultural and sports activities. The 10th edition of the festival showcased various large-scale events, such as a modern seaside stage and a remarkable light show featuring over 1,650 drones at the opening ceremony. One of the festival’s highlights was the ao dai parade, which had the participation of 6,000 women wearing the traditional Vietnamese costume. “The Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2023 has provided locals and tourists with a satisfying experience and has expanded their know...

According to Slurrp.com, Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its exuberant flavors, fresh ingredients, and unique culinary customs. “From the calming warmth of pho to the creative flavors of banh mi , the zesty tastes of bun cha to the light and refreshing goi cuon , experience the range and depth of Vietnam’s street food scene,” they wrote. The food website recently suggested the 10 most delicious Vietnamese street foods that every visitor should enjoy when traveling to the beautiful country in the Southeast Asian region. These foods can be accessed by clicking the link provided. Pho (Vietnamese traditional noodle soup) is a popular dish in Vietnam. It is a soup made from beef or chicken broth, rice noodles, herbs, and spices. It is usually served with a side of fresh herbs, lime, and chili peppers. Pho is a comforting dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. It is a great option for a quick and easy meal.  A dish of Pho bo or noodle soup with beef at Pho...

Agoda’s CEO, Omri Morgenshtern, has stated that Vietnam is now within the top five destinations for Indian travelers, a position it never achieved in 2019. He affirmed that Vietnam is receiving much more attention from the Indian market than ever before. Morgenshtern emphasized that before 2019, there were no direct flights from India to Vietnam, which made Vietnam less appealing in comparison to other countries in Southeast Asia. Vishal Suri, managing director of SOTC Travel (India), stated that Vietnam is an easily accessible destination from India, located within the ASEAN region. According to Suri, most parts of the country can reach Vietnam in only four or five hours by flight. Vietnamese airlines open more direct flights to this country has partly improved this situation, cited from Zingnews. Photo: VNS Southeast Asian destinations remain popular among Indian travelers, but Agoda data suggests their interest in East Asian ones has waned. For example, hotel and ...