Second banh mi festival slated for May

Second banh mi festival slated for May

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City will host the second banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) festival on May 17-19, aiming to promote the Vietnamese cuisine which has grown in popularity among...
Vietnam contributes to ASEAN’s future

Vietnam contributes to ASEAN’s future

(VOVWORLD) - ASEAN Future Forum, initiated by Vietnam, opens in Hanoi on Tuesday. With the theme “Toward fast and sustainable growth of a people-centered ASEAN Community”, the forum seeks...
Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

(VOVWORLD) - The book “Rice talks: Food and Community in a Vietnamese Town” by Israeli anthropologist Nir Avieli takes you on a fascinating journey to explore Hoi An’s cuisine, revealing how cuisine shapes social bonds, cultural...
Global economy: bright spots and challenges

Global economy: bright spots and challenges

(VOVWORLD) - In recent reports on the global economic outlook, most big financial institutions say that the world economy has escaped the threat of recession and is expected to record slight growth...