An Irish explorer has just been reunited with the Vietnamese sailor with whom he traveled 5,500 miles on a Vietnamese-made bamboo raft across the Pacific Ocean more than two decades ago.
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Vietnam to launch $1.17bn loan package for social housing buyers
The funds will be allocated from the state budget and disbursed through the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies.
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Excitement fills 10th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City
Since its debut in 2013, the Japan Vietnam Festival has grown into the largest exchange event between the two countries in Vietnam
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Daily meal recommendation: 'Thịt kho trứng cút' or pork belly braised with quail eggs
'Thịt kho trứng cút' is a familiar favorite in Vietnamese daily meals, cherished for its rich, caramelized flavors and comforting appeal.
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How we cook a Vietnamese dinner for 2 with ~$5
The whole meal, which consists of 'gà kho' (braised chicken), 'canh gà lá giang' (chicken soup cooked with sour soup creeper), and fresh vegetables, costs around VND120,000 (US$5) with ingredients bought from Lac Quang Market in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.
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‘Taste of Australia’ gala dinner held in Ho Chi Minh City after 2-year hiatus
Taste of Australia Gala Reception has returned to the Park Hyatt Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Nude women found offering erotic massage at Ho Chi Minh City parlors
These massage parlors in Ho Chi Minh City offer “happy ending” services for $13-65 per guest
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Vietnam calls for increased Indonesian investment, pledges support for investors
Indonesia has 123 active projects in Vietnam, with a total registered capital of US$682 million
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