It has specifically mentioned a culinary tour along the Mekong River. The New York Times’ recommendation comes as food tourism emerges as a rising trend, prompting tour companies and cruise lines to organize tours led by accomplished chefs around the world. The chefs serve as tour guides, introducing the quintessence of local cuisine and culture to guests. The APT travel group is launching a new food tour next month in Vietnam, led by Vietnamese-Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen. The 14-day tour will take guests through the alleyways of Ho Chi Minh City to meet his relatives, visit their kitchens, and take a trip down to market stalls to buy ingredients, the New York Times said. The highlight of the tour will be the chance to join the famous chef in cooking while sailing down the Mekong River. A food tour along the Mekong River will take tourists to explore the quintessence of local cuisine and culture. Photo by … [Read more...] about A food tour of Vietnam is not to be missed: New York Times
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New York Times says Trump helped parents shield millions from taxes
The Times investigation, which the White House said was "misleading," showed Trump received the equivalent today of at least $413 million from his father's real estate business. The Times, citing a "vast trove" of confidential tax returns and financial records, reported that much of that fortune came to Trump because he helped his parents evade taxes, setting up a fake corporation with his siblings to disguise millions of dollars in gifts from their parents. Trump promoted himself during his presidential campaign as a self-made real estate mogul who started out with only a "very small" loan from his businessman father, Fred Trump. Reuters has not been able to verify the report. White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders called the story "misleading" and said in a statement "many decades ago the IRS reviewed and signed off on these transactions." Trump's lawyer Charles Harder told the Times: "President Trump had virtually no involvement whatsoever with these matters." "The affairs were … [Read more...] about New York Times says Trump helped parents shield millions from taxes
Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor
Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, U.S., May 25, 2018 - PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted on Wednesday on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said, the first case to emerge from a slew of sexual misconduct allegations against him. “This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” Vance said in a statement on the charges against the disgraced 66-year-old co-founder of the Miramax film studio and the Weinstein Co. The grand jury indictment follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday on charges related to two among about 70 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct, all of which Weinstein has denied. Vance’s statement said Weinstein was charged with rape in the first … [Read more...] about Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor
New York Times reporter shares journalism experience at VIR
This morning, reporters and editors of Vietnam Investment Review had the opportunity to listen to The New York Times reporter Leslie Wayne shared her experience about ways to handle information sources to develop business news articles. Leslie Wayne talking about her experiences at The New York Times Leslie Wayne is currently the professor of the adjunct faculty of New York University and Columbia Journalism School before which she worked for 29 years as a full-time reporter at The New York Times. Previously, in 2013-2014, she was part of an international consortium of investigative journalists who conducted a major investigation into tax evasion via Luxembourg that drew international response and the award-winning reporting on corruption, tax havens, and offshore financing. Wayne shared with VIR's reporters and editors about the current position of The New York Times in the US media industry as well as its target to expand operations outside the country. Wayne also shared … [Read more...] about New York Times reporter shares journalism experience at VIR
New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for #MeToo watershed
The New York Times and The New Yorker won the Pulitzer Prize for public service on Monday for explosive reporting that brought down Harvey Weinstein and spawned a cultural watershed on the issue of sexual harassment. The prestigious prize was awarded to the Times team led by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey and New Yorker contributor Ronan Farrow, for reports that disgraced the Hollywood mogul and sparked an avalanche of accusations against other powerful men. Since the Times and New Yorker articles last October, more than 100 women have publicly accused the producer of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, sparking the #MeToo movement that has seen a string of influential men lose their jobs and reputation. Weinstein's marriage has ended, he has been under police investigation in London, Los Angeles and New York, hit by a litany of civil lawsuits and his former production company has been forced to file for bankruptcy. Farrow, 30, is the son of actress Mia Farrow and film … [Read more...] about New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for #MeToo watershed