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Story of nhut, a specialty of Nghe An (May 22, 2020)

For northerners, fermented pickles are part and parcel of daily meals, but for locals in central provinces, particularly Nghe An, nhút (pickle made from young jackfruit) is a real specialty.

Bun nuoc leo, a specialty of Tra Vinh’s Khmer ethic group (Dec 24, 2019)

Tra Vinh is famous far and wide for a specialty locally known as 'bun nuoc leo' (noodle soup with sauce made from different fish) which was invented by the Khmer…

Salt field shrub – a Nghe An specialty (Nov 25, 2019)

About 250km from Ha Noi, Quynh Bang Commune in the central province of Nghe An is home to a tasty surprise ahead.

Banana blossom salad – a specialty of Viet Nam cuisine (Jul 04, 2016)

Nom hoa chuoi (Banana blossom salad) once a popular dish in rural parts of the country, is now a specialty of Viet Nam cuisine.

Cham curry – specialty of Cham people in An Giang (Oct 02, 2014)

An Giang is the land of native Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer and Cham people living peacefully together for hundreds of years. The local Cham community mainly follows Muslim, creating unique cultural features from mosque architectures to housing designs or traditional costumes.

Highlights

News

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Quang Ninh develops local tourism products

Events

Vietnam Tourism Sets New Record with Over 19 Million International Arrivals

Vietnam honored as World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2025

Hanoi recognized as UNESCO Global Learning City

Government adds 41 new border gates for e-visa entries and exits

Sydney Morning Herald Explains Sharp Rise in Australian Visitors to Vietnam