Humpty dumpty golden egg

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

Trần Công Hưng, aged 9, of the HCM City SOS Children’s Village in Gò Vấp District paints a statue during the Humpty Dumpty Design and Painting Contest, held from September 17 to October 1. —VNS Photo Gia Lộc Viet Nam News HCM CITY —  Children who live at five social welfare centres and shelters in HCM City and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province took part in a Humpty Dumpty Design and Painting Contest from September 17 to October 1. From this contest, five winners were chosen by the contest’s jury and the public, which will vote via social media from October 2 to 9. The four centres and shelters represented include Thủ Đức Youth Village, Linh Xuân Children with HIV/AIDS Care and Welfare Centre, HCM City SOS Children’s Village and Vocational Education Centre for Youth in HCM City, and the Children Social Welfare Centre in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province. The children were under the mentorship of film director Việt Max, fashion designer Thủy Nguyễn, animation artist Phan Vũ Linh, … [Read more...] about Design contest inspires disadvantaged kids

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