Goose who lays golden eggs

Vietnam tourism grasps golden opportunity of summit By Dao Loan Foreign tourists walk on a street in HCMC – PHOTO: DAO LOAN HCMC – The second summit between the U.S. President and the North Korean Chairman is expected to open up a golden opportunity for Vietnam to introduce itself to its international friends as a safe, must-see destination, tourism experts said on February 26, adding that Vietnam should swing into action to grasp the opportunity to further develop the tourism sector. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism asked the Departments of Tourism of Hanoi, Quang Ninh and Ninh Binh a few days prior to the summit to instruct hotel and restaurant operators and managers of tourist sites to be ready to welcome and serve high-ranking international officials and foreign reporters coming to attend the summit. At the media center, the two major tour operators, Saigontourist and Hanoitourist, have provided information, handed out souvenirs and offered free … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism grasps golden opportunity of summit

Bình Thuận gears up to develop ocean economy, ensure sovereignty protection Debunking China's baseless and illogical 'Four Shas' claim Việt Nam rejects China’s statement on sovereignty over Trường Sa islands Korean scholar says states should not resort to force China asked to withdraw ships from Việt Nam’s territorial waters Paradise: A section of Chàm Island beach will be demarcated for turtle conservtion. VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News QUẢNG NAM  — A 40sq.m beach and water area on Chàm Island will be restored and demarcated to protect and conserve the green turtle ( Chelonia mydas ) species. A decision to this effect has been taken by the management board of the island’s Marine Protected Area (MPA). Lê Xuân Ái, a researcher, told Việt Nam News that a scientific study will be undertaken in the area for three years (2017-2019) under the green turtle conservation project to ensure prolonged restoration of the endangered species. Ái, who … [Read more...] about Chàm Islands try to rescue the green turtle

Phạm Xuân Hùng’s hi-tech pig farm in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province’s Châu Đức District. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Nhị Viet Nam News BÀ RỊA-VŨNG TÀU — The development of hi-tech farms for large-scale animal husbandry in Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province has reduced costs and improved livestock quality and protects the environment. Phạm Xuân Hùng’s pig farm in Châu Đức District’s Suối Rao Commune is equipped with air conditioners and has 5,000 animals. Built in 2014, it also has a treatment system for swine manure based on solid-liquid separation. The treated pig manure is used to make fertilisers. Phạm Đức Mạnh, who manages the place, said: “Pigs bred in an air-conditioned place have few diseases, need few antibiotics and grow rapidly. Thus, the farm can save on feed.” The farm has a contract with a company and supplies 10,000 pigs a year, earning a profit of more than VNĐ1.5 billion (US$64,200), he said. Nguyễn Thị Bông’s air-conditioned poultry farm in Châu Đức District’s Suối Rao … [Read more...] about Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu hi-tech animal farms’ excellent performance

Health workers spray insecticide to kill mosquitos at a construction site in Hà Nội’s Tây Hồ District. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Ngọc Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The spread of dengue fever in Việt Nam is showing signs of slowing down. There are fewer new cases and no deaths reported in the last two weeks, reported the health ministry. Trần Đắc Phu, director of the Preventive Medicine Department under the Ministry of Health, said at a meeting on disease prevention and control on Thursday that during the week from August 21 to August 27, 6,292 dengue fever cases were reported, down 11.4 per cent over the previous week. No deaths have been recorded since August 14. However, he said that the rate remained high as this time of the year was usually a peak time for dengue fever in Việt Nam. According to the Preventive Medicine Department, since the beginning of this year, 108,925 dengue fever cases have been reported, with 26 deaths. Over 91,600 cases were hospitalised, a rise of 43.5 … [Read more...] about Dengue outbreak shows signs of slowdown

Grand Mercure Danang offers Mother’s Day buffet The Saigon Times Daily The Chinese brunch buffet at the Grand Mercure Danang’s Golden Dragon Restaurant is an opportunity for guests to show the love for their mothers this Mother’s Day, May 12 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF GRAND MERCURE DANANG HCMC - Grand Mercure Danang is putting on a Chinese brunch buffet at Golden Dragon Restaurant on May 12 to celebrate Mother’s Day. The starter and salad station emphasizes the freshness of the ingredients while the live station enhances aromas and warmth, stimulates the five senses, and increases the appetite with roasted chicken, caramelized pork belly with quail eggs, Greasyback shrimp with salt and chili, and stuffed calamari with pan seared mushroom and tomato sauce simply prepared and expertly executed on the spot. The live and hotpot stations offer a variety of meat, seafood and vegetables served with fresh and dried noodles. A must-try is the restaurant’s signature dim sum such … [Read more...] about Grand Mercure Danang offers Mother’s Day buffet

Chitter-chatter on fish sauce By Nguyen Yen Binh Once in a while, in the midst of the hectic life, a random thought may cross the mind of a Vietnamese. And in that very moment of unmindfulness, does the person in question ever think about a day when he or she doesn’t have fish sauce, the most popular condiment in Vietnam? Fish sauce is both a dish and a seasoning, so familiar that you do not realize it is present throughout the life of a Vietnamese. Fish sauce when used to season and marinate brings out a delicious taste, but it is left out in the name of the dish it helps enhance the flavor. There are days when we Vietnamese eat rice with fish sauce. In this case, fish sauce is undeniably a dish. Eating rice with fish sauce! It sounds a little sad, as it seems someone is having a hard time. Still, it is not necessarily the case. In oriental medicine, fish sauce is a cure for cold. If you have ever had a meal with rice—the newly harvested one that is soft and still carries the … [Read more...] about Chitter-chatter on fish sauce