Nem chua, a traditional Vietnamese specialty made from fermented pork, could hold the key to developing a safe and natural food preservative, addressing the twin problems of food waste and food-borne illnesses, according to a study by researchers at RMIT University.
Despite the recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases, Vietnam’s growth outlook remains optimistic and its gross domestic product (GDP) growth would be the fastest among the Southeast Asian economies in the second half of 2021, according to Oxford Economics.
Europeans and North Americans vaccinated against Covid-19 are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to return to Vietnam, judging by enquiries for tour details, local travel firms say.
My trip to Hon Nghe started at Ba Hon Port in Kien Luong District, Kien Giang Province. Although the boat was small, it still had enough seats for everyone of us. We could sit comfortably to enjoy the seascape during the boat ride.
Aside from nice beaches, the coastal city of Vung Tau offers delicious seafood dishes. Among them, stingray hotpot is a favorite of both permanent residents and tourists.
Industrial parks (IPs) and economic zones (EZs) nationwide attracted foreign direct investment worth some US$6.02 billion in the first five months of 2021, increasing 10.3% compared with the same period last year.
Quang Nam Province hopes to welcome some 12 million visitors until 2025, 50% of them international tourists, staying at 1,000 accommodation establishments with 22,000 rooms, revealed a Resolution on Quang Nam tourism development to 2025, with a vision to 2030.
It is widely recognised that the decisive and tireless efforts to control the pandemic by the Vietnamese government and people have realised the uninterrupted economic growth of Vietnam.
The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, home to resort town Sa Pa and Vietnam’s tallest mountain Fansipan, is one of five must-visit natural wonders in Southeast Asia, according to Forbes.
The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is stepping up efforts to effectively contain the pandemic and push up socioeconomic development for a sustainable future.
Stretching across Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces, Cuc Phuong is known as the oldest national park in Vietnam. Established in 1962, the park is famed for its spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
Vietnam attracted capital worth nearly US$14 billion from foreign investors during the first five months of the year, improving 0.8% against the 2020 figure, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
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