The Vietnamese city ranks number 15 on the US newspaper’s list, which praises it as a destination for food lovers and beachgoers. The New York Times says Da Nang is probably best known for being a gateway to the nearby UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An, but it has begun to develop its own reputation as the Miami of Vietnam in the last few years. A typical day might start with a morning swim on the sandy, crescent-shaped Non Nuoc Beach and perhaps a quick stop at the Han Market, suggests the paper. It adds, “then, an afternoon visit to the Marble Mountains, where travellers can explore the temples and pagodas that look out over My Khe Beach and, later, dinner back in the city, perhaps at Nén, a new restaurant from the much-followed food blogger Summer Le.” Travellers are advised to finish the day with a visit to the highly Instagrammable Dragon Bridge, which is illuminated every night. In its article, the new York Times urges tourists not to leave without sampling a … [Read more...] about Da Nang named one of 52 places to go in 2019 by New York Times
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Da Nang on New York Times’ list of best places to go in 2019
The Hanoitimes - Foodies and beachgoers are flocking to the Miami of Vietnam. Bangkok Post lists five must-visit destinations in Da Nang Golden Bridge wins special award at the 2018 Guide Awards Da Nang among world’s best travel destinations for 2019 Da Nang has been named among the 52 places to go in 2019, according to a list released by The New York Times, a US newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Da Nang in The New York Times’ list of best places to go in 2019. Da Nang, Vietnam’s third largest city, is probably best known for being a gateway to the nearby UNESCO Heritage town of Hoi An. But in the last few years, it’s begun to develop its own reputation as the Miami of Vietnam, with a strong foodie scene and new hotels and resorts popping up on a five-mile-long beach strip, including the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort, on its own private cove, with hillside villas with individual plunge … [Read more...] about Da Nang on New York Times’ list of best places to go in 2019
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 14/1
HSG exports steel sheets to US Steel producer Hoa Sen Group reported that it shipped 17,000 tonnes of steel sheets to the US worth US$14 million on Thursday. The company has been exporting to the US since 2014 and shipments have been increasing recently. A company spokesperson said the shipment proves the company’s capacity and global competitiveness since exports to the US and EU have been hit by the trade barriers they have imposed. Hoa Sen has exported to over 75 nations and territories. In 2017-18, it produced nearly 1.9 million tonnes of steel worth over VND34.4 trillion ($1.5 billion), up 13 per cent in volume and 32 per cent in value over the previous year. Revenues from domestic sales were worth over VND22 trillion ($964 million), up 34 per cent, and exports fetched $538 million, up 27 per cent. Its profit after tax was VND410 billion ($18 million). It uses advanced technologies to meet the standards expected in international markets like the US, the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 14/1
Veteran chef promotes Vietnamese cuisine to the world
Ms. Pham Thi Anh Tuyet was born into a high-profile family. At the age of 9, she was taught how to choose the best ingredients and how to prepare delicious healthy food. In 2001, Tuyet won first prize in a Hanoi cooking contest. That same year, she opened a restaurant serving traditional dishes that capture the essence of Hanoi. “I won a gold medal for grilled chicken with honey at a cuisine festival at Horrison hotel in 2001. My grandmother taught me how to cook this dish. It was acclaimed by celebrated American chef and writer Anthony Bourdain to be the best in the world,” Ms. Tuyet said. Tuyet was chosen to cook for guests during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang last November. The highlight of the event was a Gala Dinner for APEC leaders. “The 21 leaders came from 21 different cultures with very different tastes, so I thought about a menu that included both Western and Asian food. I finally decided to introduce the foreign guests to some … [Read more...] about Veteran chef promotes Vietnamese cuisine to the world
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10
Norwegian solar companies seek cooperation opportunity in Vietnam A group of Norway’s leading solar companies attended a Norwegian Solar Seminar in Hanoi on October 15 to look for cooperation opportunities with local partners in the solar energy sector. The event is co-organized by Royal Norwegian Embassy and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 1 (PECC1), under the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) with the attendance of Norweiginan Ambassador designate, Ms Grete Lochen, Commercial Counsellor Mr Harald Naevdal, General Director of EVN PECC1 Mr Pham Nguyen Hung, representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and over 70 participants from the EVN and its subsidiaries, independent power plant owners, construction companies, private investors from Vietnam and Laos, suppliers and consultants and other stakeholders. At the seminar, an energy consultant of the World Bank presents an overview of Vietnam’s solar energy, highlighting the achievements of … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10