The Vietnam Culinary Conservation, Research and Development Center opened recently in Ho Chi Minh City to research and introduce Vietnamese food, and train chefs for restaurants and hotels to support local tourism development.

Italian food lovers now can enjoy authentic and traditional culinary of the country at the Opera Restaurant, which serves Italian dishes prepared by Chef Matteo Fracalossi, featuring garden-fresh produce and sustainable seafood.

Ho Chi Minh City boasts an abundance of recreational venues where those embracing a special love for Vietnamese culture can take a glimpse into the lifestyle and food culture of local people.

The Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi will join forces with Thailand’s private organizations and the Thai community in Vietnam to hold the 9th Thailand Festival at Thong Nhat Park in Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi on September 30 and October 1.  

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers will hold the Wine Dinner event on September 13.

HCMC’s second book street on Nguyen Dong Chi Street in Tan Phu Ward, District 7 is scheduled to come into operation from October 20, according to the district authority.

Saigon Fruit Fair in HCM City’s District 4 has emerged as a new destination for local youths and budget-conscious consumers to take a sightseeing tour, purchase a wide range of fresh fruits at inexpensive prices and experience the bustling space.

As the Government is striving to obtain credit growth of 20% to 22% this year, many economic experts voiced their concerns over possible adverse impacts of high credit growth on businesses and the economy.

Eastin Grand Hotel in Phu Nhuan District, HCMC will have a special vegetarian cuisine program at its Tung Garden restaurant on level 1 of the hotel in honor of the Vu Lan festival, a special time for people to express their gratitude to their parents.

Networks Asia under the global media content company A+E Networks in partnership with Vietnam’s content provider Thaole Entertainment recently launched a new TV channel in Vietnam called History.