Tourism sector short of culinary staff After a "frozen" period during the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector was slowly recovering with rising demands for cooking and bakery staff and chefs in restaurants, hotels, resorts and bakers.

Traditional fish sauce exporters should focus on packaging, differentiation from industrial version: experts As traditional Vietnamese fish sauce is being sold in more and more countries around the world, businesses need to pay attention to their packaging and help consumers differentiate between traditional and industrial varieties, experts have said.

Phở Burger - McDonald's to celebrate Vietnam National Day.

The unfamiliar in a familiar style

Việt Nam has 54 ethnic groups, of which 53 minority groups represent just 14 per cent of the population. Few could name them all. Young designer Nguyễn Minh Ngọc has put together emojis of all 54 ethnic groups, complete with details on each.

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A touch of France

The Temptation Restaurant in Đà Nẵng offers French cuisine mixed with quintessential Vietnamese cuisine.

HCM City Travel Fair to be held in mid-July The annual HCM City Travel Fair will be held from July 16 to 19 at Lê Văn Tám Park in the city’s District 1.

Taste‧Gourmet Group Announces the Formation of a JV Company with Shuanghui F&B in Shanghai Taste‧Gourmet Group Announces the Formation of a JV Company with Shuanghui F&B in Shanghai

Fine dining by the sea

Alma Resort, which opened in May, has welcomed a fairly constant influx of Vietnamese holidaymakers since social distancing measures, aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, were eased a few weeks ago.

Dishes from clams, a highlight in Việt Nam’s cuisine

Originated in central Việt Nam, hến xúc bánh đa (stir-fried baby clams with sesame rice crackers) is an authentic dish, an easy appetiser and popular beer accompaniment.