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Dan Phuong District: Unique Culinary Specialties in Every Village

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Dan Phuong is situated in the sacred land of Xu Doai (one of the four ancient provinces surrounding Thang Long), which is renowned for its talented people, rich history, and cultural traditions. Each village in the district boasts its own signature cuisine that encapsulates the essence of local cultural charms. These include Phung Town pork skin salad, Hong Ha tofu and rice wine, Lien Ha steamed rice cake, Lien Hong plain pyramid rice dumpling, and Ha Mo kneaded congee. Unique countryside dishes Banh te or rice dumplings – a specialty of the Dan Phuong district. Photo: Le Phuong Originally a fishing village on the Day River, Tho Vuc Village in Dong Thap Commune is known for its unique fish stew technique. This dish is exclusively prepared by male villagers and requires meticulous preparation. The fish is cleaned, removing the guts while leaving the scales intact. The whole fish is then placed in a large pot. Tho Vuc Village braises the fish with split sugarcane, thin...

Vietnam’s Contributions in APEC Recognized and Valued (Nov. 19)

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Vietnam News Today (Nov. 19) notable headlines APEC members appreciate Vietnam’s practical, constructive contributions Positive outlook ahead for exports amid global market rally Japan’s Hokkaido Festival kicks off in Quang Ninh Rains, floods cause costly damage to many Central localities Hospital for Vietnamese expatriates in Laos inaugurated in Vientiane Vietnam appeals to supporting industry giants Art performance spotlights Vietnamese culture in France PM joins the celebration of great National Unity Day in Lai Chau Golden imperial seal handed over to Vietnam from France President Vo Van Thuong (second row, fourth from right) and other leaders at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2023 in San Francisco (Photo: VNA) APEC members appreciate Vietnam’s practical, constructive contributions: FM All members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have highly valued Vietnam’s practical and constructive contributions to the forum over the last more than...

Hanoi’s stunning train captivates tourists

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The train connects the two sides of the Red River, departing from the Hanoi railway station and running through Long Bien bridge – a symbolic steel structure built more than 120 years ago, before heading to Gia Lam railway station. From there, passengers can walk to the nearby Gia Lam train factory. The train factory has been converted into a community space, with erected booths displaying creative brands and products in various fields, ranging from handicrafts to fashion and communication-advertisement. In particular, the visitors are given the chance to see with their own eye the first steam locomotive which is also the iconic symbol of the Vietnamese railway industry. The steam locomotive was manufactured in the 1960s by engineers at Gia Lam train factory with the assistance of foreign experts. A series of music and art performances, as well as an exhibition on the station’s history, are also held at the location. Gia Lam train f...

Messi claims his eighth Ballon d’Or as the world’s best player

Inter Miami’s Messi, the winner of the award in 2021, played a crucial role in leading Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years in Qatar last season. The 36-year-old is now three Ballons d’Or ahead of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo, whose last win was in 2017 with five trophies in total. Messi has now finished in the top three a record 14 times, finishing as runner-up five times. “I couldn’t imagine having the career that I have had. Everything that I have achieved. The privilege of playing for the best team in the world, the best team in history. It is satisfying to win these individual awards. It is incredible to win the Copa America and then the World Cup,” said Messi. “All of the Ballon d’Or awards are special for different reasons,” he added. “I am happy to receive this recognition thanks to what we have accomplished with the national team,” Messi told Reuters. “This World Cup title that we had been chasing for so many years makes it even more special.” When asked i...

Vietnam retains world’s top pepper export position

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