photo: Supermarket in Danang Since 1986, when economic and political reforms were launched, rapid economic developments turned Vietnam from one of the poorest nations into one of the fastest growing economies in Asia today. Its GDP is estimated at US$216 billion in 2017 and has achieved an average annual growth...
Read morephoto: Fried quail with sticky rice Tourists are becoming more adventurous today. They are immersing themselves in local culture, living like a local, and trying out local food. A quick search on the internet shows several local tours that bring travelers on an authentic local food expedition. Some of...
Read morephoto: Green papaya beef salad Vietnam has a reputation for its bland-tasting food. Lightly cooked, boiled or stir-fried meat and vegetables often paired with a big serving of fresh herbs on the side, may not sound appetizing to one’s taste buds. However, that is changing. As with any national...
Read morephoto: Street Food Dining Commonly Found in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), fondly remembered as Saigon by many, is the financial hub of Vietnam. Today, it is also known for its thriving food scene. With easy access to a wide range of western and eastern...
Read morePhoto: A raw egg and whisk History has a role to play in Vietnamese’ love for pairing eggs with drinks. It started in the 1940s when milk was a scarce ingredient. Eggs quickly became as a substitute ingredient for milk. Ca Phe Tung Nguyen Van Giang – then a...
Read morePhoto: Food waste Asia is one of the biggest culprits of global food waste. Approximately 25% comes from South and Southeast Asia. The good news is, ASEAN countries have introduced initiatives to address this issue. For instance, the Malaysian government announced last year that it is looking to put...
Read morephoto: Cut Chicken Parts at Aeon Phnom Phen The Government of Cambodia had announced reductions on import tariffs on frozen whole poultry and poultry parts from 35 percent to 15 percent with effect from January 1, 2018. At the same time, the import duties on bone-in and boneless beef, pork,...
Read morephoto: Chef Norbert introducing the Poultry Nutrition Workshop USAPEEC Singapore successfully organized the twin U.S. Poultry and Food Safety Workshops in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from May 21 to 22, 2019. Targeted at a range of food service personnel including junior chefs, restaurateurs, and educators from culinary schools, these...
Read morephoto: A Wok Hey Stall Cosmopolitan Singapore serves a diverse array of food. One can be easily spoilt for choice. Hence, it comes as no surprise that a rising number of eateries, restaurants, and even hawkers are reinventing traditional favourites. However, this does not mean a total overhaul of...
Read morephoto: A section of the poultry practical class carried out by SHATEC as part of collaboration in the poultry curriculum project Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC), Singapore’s oldest established culinary school organized a poultry practical class for its culinary students. The class was open to students undergoing the...
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