The Saigon Times Intimate groups of five to eight people will be working together to enjoy the fruits of their labor and learn kitchen tips and tricks using the best ingredients. Executive Sous Chef Marco Torre offers Italian classics, featuring long-established homemade pizza and pasta recipes; Chef de Cuisine of Square One, Soren Lascelles, raises the steaks showcasing how to cook premium prime cuts from Australian Wagyu and Angus to US Prime Beef along with matching red wines for each … [Read more...]
InterContinental Danang on Conde Nast Traveller front page
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Derek Milroy The plush resort which officially opens its doors on June 1 is one of the 16 properties from Asia to be featured on the Hot List this year in the most prestigious global travel magazine's U.K. and U.S. editions. Evangeline Imperial, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing said: "It is our honor to be chosen as one of the top new hotels and Resorts around the world chosen by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List and to be on cover of the USA Edition. "Our owners … [Read more...]
Heart-throb Kim Bum comes to Crescent Mall
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Tuong Vi Korean actor Kim Bum in a scene of his latest movie The Gifted Hands - Photo: Courtesy of MegaStar Bum, 24, has starred in That Winter The Wind Blows, Fly High, Boys Over Flowers, Death Bell, Hellcats, and East of Eden. In his latest film, he plays Jun who has extrasensory perceptions and can see through the memory of an item or a person by touching it or them with his hands. His special ability prevents him from socializing with other people and forces him to choose a secluded … [Read more...]
World heritages art contest heads to finals
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Le Xuyen An entry which has reached the fi nal of 'World heritages in your hands' contest - Photo: Courtesy of UNESCO Offi ce in Hanoi The event, held to mark the Heritage Day (Nov. 23) and the World Heritage Convention's 40th anniversary (1972-2012), is open to participants aged 18 or under nationwide and to honor the preserve of world heritages at localities in Vietnam. The theme focuses on seven world heritages in Vietnam: Thang Long Royal Citadel, Ho Citadel, Hue Royal Citadel, Hoi An … [Read more...]
Australian scientific exhibition kicks off in town
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Uyen Vien Australian consul general in HCMC John McAnulty wears a helmet with a bicycle wheel on top at the "Fascinating Science on the Move" exhibition in District 7- Photo: Uyen Vien The event held by Questacon - Australia's National Science and Technology Center featured capacity building workshops for local science teachers and discussions/seminars on science communication with representatives from the education, science and culture ministries of Vietnam. "Our exhibition demonstrates … [Read more...]
Peaceful L’Amant soothed us after wrong turns
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My Tran A view of L'Amant Café in District 7 - Photo: My Tran Therefore, we went out into the countryside to find a garden and romantic coffee space in District 7 where we are newcomers, but after tramping on the streets for over an hour getting a little mad and frustrated and casting our eyes back to downtown, we finally found L'Amant Café. L'Amant's first impression is its elegant wooden signboard covered by real lianas, so different from the colorful plastic ones that hang around local … [Read more...]
Food Creative opens at Bitexco
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Quoc Hung Diners enjoy their meals at Food Creative located at Bitexco Financial Tower in District 1- Photo: Quoc Hung Having an area of nearly 1,600 square meters, Food Creative offers over 500 dishes in Asian and European cuisine. It attracts brands such as KFC, China Deli, Chilli Thai, Gusto Italiano, Noodle Bar, Mon Express, Quack Quack, Bun bo 3A3, Com tam Moc, Munchies, Gloria Jean's Coffee, Pepsi, Juice Gone Wild, Auntie Anne's and Moochi. According to Vo Ngoc Quang, CEO of Sang … [Read more...]
Ninh Thuan – one of nation’s most stunning provinces
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Trung Chau Ninh Thuan Province has many stunning and primitive beaches However, there is more to Ninh Thuan than you would imagine and we set out on a voyage of discovery to find out exactly what. Taking a train to Phan Rang City at 7:30 p.m. and reaching the destination at 3 a.m. it was more about resting up before our adventures lay ahead at 7 a.m. We then started our journey to Chapor Waterfall located 50 kilometers northeast of Phan Rang City. Chapor in ethnic Raglai language means … [Read more...]
Market flat on quiet trading
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Phuong Thao ITA, GMD, HSG and some mining stocks such as KTB, KSA, BGM and KSS became stars amid slack trading on the southern exchange. ITA, which shot up to the ceiling price for the second straight day to close at VND6,300 each, also took the lead for liquidity with a volume of four million shares, of which nearly a half was contributed by foreign demand. The VN-Index dropped a slight 0.8 point, or 0.17%, against the previous session to close at 472.89. The southern bourse saw 32.8 … [Read more...]
BIDV, MU introduce affinity card
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Minh Duc Representatives of BIDV and MU sign cooperation deal for BIDV-Manchester United co-branded card yesterday - Photo: Courtesy of BIDV Speaking at the signing ceremony in Hanoi on Wednesday, BIDV general director Phan Duc Tu said that this product will offer privileges to MU fans and other customers in Vietnam in using BIDV banking services. BIDV will also hold a ceremony to introduce the debit card in HCMC today, targeting fans of the football club. Local fans will have opportunities … [Read more...]
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