VOV.VN - Vietnamese cuisine has become an important part of building an impressive image and brand to attract greater tourist numbers, meaning opening the prospect of exploring culinary values is an important way in which to develop Vietnamese tourism.

Search engines in 20 countries, including Vietnam, the UK, the US, Canada, Israel and Austria on December 12 feature a Google Doodle of "Pho" – Vietnamese traditional noodle soup.

Of the several versions available so far of pho, the Vietnamese rice noodle soup, chicken soup is plausibly the most “delicate.”

VOV.VN - Two paintings produced by Vietnamese artists have been sold for US$1 million and US$1.2 million, respectively, at an auction held recently in Hong Kong (China).

VOV.VN - A solemn memorial service was held on October 23 at Rang pagoda in Hanoi’s Phu Xuyen district for Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, Supreme Patriarch of the Patronage Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.

VOV.VN - A tribute-paying ceremony for Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, Supreme Patriarch of the Patronage Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), was held on October 22 at Vien Minh Pagoda in Phu Xuyen district of Hanoi, drawing the participation of many high-ranking Vietnamese officials.

VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 22 laid a wreath and offered incense to Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, the top leader of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS).

VOV.VN - Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, the third Dharma Master of the VBS, passed away on the morning of October 21 in Phu Xuyen district of Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese photographer Tran Viet Van has made it into the final round of the street category in the Urban Photo Awards, which are taking place virtually in Italy.

UK-based publisher of world-renowned travel books and magazines Rough Guides has published an article recommending outstanding Vietnamese dishes besides the already renown pho and banh mi.