There are only about 20 days until Tet, so more people are out and about shopping. To ensure safety, Tran Van Chung, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Health, said that inspectors would focus on checking food businesses’ COVID-19 prevention and control in supermarkets, restaurants, shopping malls and markets. Those that fail to comply with pandemic preventive measures would be penalised. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
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Seven signature dishes you shouldn’t miss out on in Hoi An
Hoi An's water fern cake is usually served in tiny bowls with the rice flour, shrimp paste and fried pig skin. Diners add fish sauce with chili to enjoy the dish. The most popular places to find the dish are in Cam Chau and Cam Nam wards, or inside Hoi An's market. Each bowl costs only VND3,000 (13 U.S. cents). Photo by Tran Viet Anh. … [Read more...] about Seven signature dishes you shouldn’t miss out on in Hoi An
Ha Giang looks to boost tourism with digital transformation and smart services
For its part, Ha Giang will provide data about local destinations, scenic spots, historical sites, culture and food to be incorporated in the Smart Travel system. The provincial authorities will also support the connection with local organisations and businesses to develop tourism through digital transformation. The Smart Travel tool features advanced technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, big data and online shopping designed to meet the needs of tourists, businesses, service providers and regulators alike. Through its data collection and analysis services, tourism authorities will be presented with an overview of their local tourism’s advantages and disadvantages so that they can introduce appropriate policies. On the same day, VNAT also signed an agreement with Ha Giang to help the province create and develop tourism products, promote the brand of Ha Giang tourism and develop the workforce for tourism. VNAT Director Nguyen Trung Khanh said the … [Read more...] about Ha Giang looks to boost tourism with digital transformation and smart services