The stuffing of the nem ran is comprised of mince pork, sea crabs, eggs, minced Jew's ears, thin-top mushroom, dried onions, bean-sprouts, pepper, spiced salt, etc. The mixture is then rolled in flat rice cakes and fried in a pan until crispy.Nem are eaten hot with a sauce that it is, at the same time, somewhat salty, sweet, acidic and scented (with the flavours of onion and pepper). Papaya and a...

Pho, a typical dish of Hanoi people, has been existing for a long-time.Pho is prepared not only in a sophisticated manner but also in the technique which is required to have sweet but pure bouillon, soft but not crashed noodle, soft and sweet-smelling meat.Only in cold days, having a hot and sweet-smelling bowl of Pho to enjoy, would make you experience the complete flavor of the special dish of ...

A film telling the historic Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory titled Tay Son Hao Kiet (Tay Son heroic soldiers) produced by Ly Huynh Film Studio was recognized as the first historical movie with a large total investment capital of more than VND12 billion (US$600,000) in the country.Actor Ly Hung ( King Quang Trung ) in the film Tay Son Hao KietMore than thousands of people, an elephant herd and numerous horses...

JOHANNESBURG, June 27, 2010 (AFP) - Fresh from his side's 3-1 win over Mexico in the round of 16, Argentina coach Diego Maradona said he will pick the right players to beat Germany in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.A double from Argentina's Carlos Tevez, plus Gonzalo Higuain's fourth of the tournament, sealed the win while Mexico scored a consolation goal by Javier Hernandez.Argentina's striker...

The price of gold in Vietnam exceeded VND28.7 million a tael (1.2 ounces) on June 28 as global market opened the week on a rising trend.The precious metal was bought at VND28.65 million and sold above VND28.7 million, an increase of VND20,000-VND30,000 a tael over last weekend, depending on gold brands.Gold once again heads towards the VND29 million mark amid speculation that the global price would...

The Ministry of Health June 27 ordered its subdivisions to maintain a hotline concerning dengue fever, to combat the disease that is on an upward trend.A health worker is examining dengue fever children at Children Hospital No. 2 (photo: SGGP)Municipal and provincial departments of health were asked to keep in touch with hospitals the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases in Hanoi, the National hospital...

,TVietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral tourism cooperation in Seoul on June 25.It was signed by Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and his RoK counterpart Yu In-chon during Mr Anh’s visit to Seoul.During their talks, both hos and guest discussed ways to increase bilateral exchanges in the fields of culture and...

Viet Nam expected to master the technology to manufacture small satellites by 2017, when the project to build the first national space centre is scheduled for completion, said the vice chairman of the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology’s Space Technology Institute, Dr Pham Anh Tuan.The national Satellite Control Centre controls Vinasat 1, Viet Nam’s first satellite. The country expects to...

With the country’s three automated teller machine operators, Smartlink, VNBC, and Banknetvn, linking up, banks expect use of non-cash payments to increase strongly as consumers capitalize on the increased convenience.Nguyen Van Dung, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City branch of the State Bank of Vietnam, said banks have the infrastructure to connect their points of sale (POS) and only the fees...

A doctor examines a child in the northern moutainous region.The Asian Development Bank on Tuesday approved a loan of US$60 million to develop healthcare services in Vietnam’s remote areas. The money aims to improve health facilities and services in areas that lack well-trained medical staff and quality facilities, the bank said. ADB said Vietnam has remarkably improved its healthcare sector over the...

Dai Tin Bank (TRUSTBank) has secured approval to raise its registered capital to VND3 trillion from the current VND2 trillionBankers say the higher capital requirement imposed by the central bank may prove counterproductive by bringing even more risk to the banking system.Hoang Van Toan, chairman of Dai Tin Bank (TRUSTBank), said the bank has secured approval to raise its registered capital to VND3...

The shoes fit and a palace beckons — Julietta Jameson is in Cinderella mode at a hotel in Vietnam.Bygone charms ... Sofitel Dalat Palace, interiors fit for royalty.SHOES can really make a person feel like a princess.They can also have the opposite effect. In Australia my feet are considered small. In Vietnam they are thought humungous. And you will never feel more like a lumbering plebeian than when...

Hoi An boasts some of the best food I've eaten on my trip thus far. For whatever reason, this little town claims a few delectable dishes as unique to their town alone. The first is White Rose, a simple but outstanding meat and shrimp dumpling steamed in a rice dough that somewhat resembles a white rose. White Rose dumplingsSecond is Cao Lau, a noodle and beef soup with bean sprouts and fresh herbs...