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India sends warship to deliver aid to Vietnam, conduct exercise in South China Sea
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 10:03 PM IST
The visit by the corvette INS Kiltan is also aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation between the two navies and contributing to regional security and stability. On its departure from Ho Chi Minh City, the warship will undertake a “passing exercise” with the Vietnam People’s Navy in South China Sea during December 26-27.
Fans and soccer back in Vietnam after coronavirus shutdown
By Associated Press | HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam
UPDATED ON JUN 06, 2020 12:21 PM IST
Despite sharing a long land border with China, where the virus originated, Vietnam, with a population of almost 100 million has recorded just 328 cases and not a single recorded death.
Burger King follows Dolce & Gabbana with chopsticks advertisement blunder
By Leslie Patton and Jeff Green | Bloomberg
UPDATED ON APR 09, 2019 09:46 AM IST
The fast-food chain showed a video clip of diners trying to eat its new “Vietnamese Sweet Chilli Tendercrisp Burger” with large red chopsticks. Social media users say the ad, which was posted on Instagram, is culturally insensitive and plays to stereotypes.
Ajay Jayaram ends runner-up at Vietnam Open badminton
By Press Trust of India | Ho Chi Minh City
UPDATED ON AUG 12, 2018 03:11 PM IST
Ajay Jayaram had an impressive run at the Vietnam Open badminton tournament before losing 14-21, 10-21 to Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in a 28-minute clash on Sunday.
Head to these bustling and vibrant night markets on your next Asian vacay
By HT Correspondent | Asian News International, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 14, 2018 05:28 PM IST
Night markets have long been a prominent part of Asian society that bring the travellers close to the local culture as the vibrancy and dynamism they offer is absolutely jaw-dropping.
The latest cocktail trend in Vietnam is inspired by local street food flavours
By HT Correspondent | Agence France-Presse, Hanoi
UPDATED ON APR 10, 2018 08:55 AM IST
Pho cocktails have turned up on menus across Vietnam, where the upscale bars have taken off in recent years -- especially in the bustling southern commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City.