60-year-old cycas pectinata blooms in southern Vietnam
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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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Don’t miss ‘bánh căn’ and ‘bánh xèo’ on your next trip to Vietnam’s Mui Ne
'Bánh căn' is usually sold in pairs, typically sold for VND3,000 (US$0.12) each while a piece of 'bánh xèo' normally costs less than VND10,000 ($0.4).
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Nude women found offering erotic massage at Ho Chi Minh City parlors
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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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This garden of 10,000 chrysanthemums in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta ready for Tet
The blooms are cultivated on platforms over water fields, creating a unique landscape.
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