Life in Vietnam

Free-milk-for-kids program to be revised

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs has ordered its subdivision, the Administration for Protection and Care of Children, to set up a new project to provide free milk for young children. LookAtVietnam - The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) December 26 ordered its subdivision, the Administration for Protection and Care of Children,...

A cake of ardent love between husband and wife

LookAtVietnam – Visitors to Dinh Bang Village in Bac Ninh Province should not miss tasting a specialty of this region: the phu the (husband and wife) cake, a traditional cake made from local materials representing marital fidelity, originating from the time of the Ly dynasty Phu the cake, a traditional specialty of Dinh Bang Village in Bac Ninh Province...

Mediterranean splashes into Old Quarter

LookAtVietnam – Efe Okogu takes a break from Vietnamese food to see if the latest Mediterraneo location is as good as everyone says. Hideaway: A cozy little alcove reminiscent of the mediterranean where diners can enjoy a quiet meal away from the bustling streets.When I heard about a new Italian seafood restaurant with a Vietnamese chef managed by a half-French...

Culinary contest ends in multi-cultural wins

LookAtVietnam – A Japanese and an Italian dish were among the winners of a culinary contest for local restaurants at Van Thanh Park in HCM City last Saturday. Raw power: A chef prepares samurai maki, voted the best dish at a culinary contest for restaurants last Saturday at HCM City’s Van Thanh Park.Samurai maki by Samurai restaurant is a kind of sushi...

The Russian Market - a new venue for shoppers

Mention shopping, and people living in HCMC usually think of Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square or other department stores such as Diamond Plaza, Parkson . . .  The Russian Market in HCM City’s District 1.The market’s predecessor was opened in 1991 in the Saigon Tax Trade Center. It was called the Russian Market because many Russian dealers would...

Calligraphy – An enjoyment at Tet

As a traditional custom, on the days approaching Tet the fair displaying calligraphy by the Chinese Vietnamese community from District 5 in HCM City is crowded with people who enjoy this hobby. Calligrapher Truong Kien Quoc, who has been attached to calligraphy for nearly 50 years, shows his huge pen brush.LookAtVietnam - As a traditional custom, on the...

Where is the real Quan Ho?

The current Lim Festival is very bustling, attracting thousands of visitors. Quan ho is sung everywhere from houses to boats. People, including cultural experts, are optimistic about the development of Quan ho. Traditional Quan Ho doesn’t employ microphones. LookAtVietnam - The current Lim Festival is very bustling, attracting thousands of visitors. Quan...

Stilt house home to new conceptual art

The facade may symbolise tradition, but Duc’s stilt house art gallery is a haven for modern thinkers. Artist Nguyen Manh Duc bellieves that contemporary artists should have a good background in traditional culture.LookAtVietnam - The facade may symbolise tradition, but Duc’s stilt house art gallery is a haven for modern thinkers. From the outside,...

What’s On March 22-28

VNPT to increase broadband capacity

Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group has said it will increase broadband capacity to over 100Gpbs by the end of 2010 to consolidate its position as the leading Internet service provider in Vietnam.   VDC’s network currently has a capacity of 45Gpbs, which accounts for over 70 percent of the country’s total.  From 2006 to 2009,...