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Master chef Nguyen Thi Van’s passion for Hanoi Pho is deeply rooted in her childhood memories. Growing up in Hanoi, Van fell in love with the iconic dish, and it left a lasting impression that inspired her to dedicate her life to sharing it with the world. This passion led her to create the Long Bich pho chain, a testament to her success in bringing the heartwarming taste of Vietnam to tables everywhere. Van fondly recalls her parents taking her to a local pho shop to celebrate her good grades. “It was always a treat to enjoy a bowl of beef pho as a reward for doing well in school,” she reminisces. “Those memories are what fuel my love and passion for this dish.” After getting married, Van began selling pho . It wasn’t always easy, but her determination and passion kept her going. “I faced many challenges along the way,” she admits, “but I always followed my heart. Now, I’m proud to have played a part in introducing the culinary culture of Hanoi to international food lovers.” Van...

Approximately 52% of total bets placed backed Tyson by TKO/KO/DQ at DraftKings, with odds of +250 on Friday midday, just eight hours before the highly anticipated card was set to commence streaming exclusively on Netflix. Nearly half of the method-of-victory wagers were placed on Tyson, while 13% of bets and handles at DraftKings favored the odds of +150 for a Paul victory through the same method. Despite the excitement, not all states with legalized gambling offered wagering on the fight. This was due to alterations in standard boxing rules, including shorter rounds of two minutes and the use of heavier 14-ounce gloves instead of the usual 11 ounces. Specifically, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) prohibited any betting on the match, citing these amended rules as the reason. The influx of money placed on Tyson caused a shift in consensus odds throughout the week. BetMGM, for instance, posted an outright Paul win at -190 on Friday afternoon, a significant change from the o...

The 36-year-old Serb was defeated by the local favorite Sinner earlier this week in the group stage, but he got his revenge with an outstanding performance, winning 6-3 6-3. A packed crowd at Turin’s Pala Alpitour had hoped to see the 22-year-old Sinner claim the biggest title of his career, but Djokovic was simply on another level. The world number one only dropped two points on his serve in a flawless first set, and once he broke Sinner’s serve in the fourth game, it was mostly one-way traffic. At one point, Djokovic won 14 consecutive points against the world number four before Sinner briefly halted the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s momentum. Sinner managed to avoid going down a double break as Djokovic surprisingly missed a routine passing shot. Sinner then had chances to break back in the sixth game, but he couldn’t convert either of them. Djokovic also failed to convert break points that would have given him a 5-2 lead, as a few errors crept into his game. The crowd did the...

Switzerland and Serbia meet on Friday in what is effectively another World Cup group-stage knockout match. With Brazil set to top Group G unless they suffer an upset against Cameroon, the two European sides meeting in this decider know only can pass into the last-16. A point should do for Switzerland, unless Cameroon shock the favourites, whereas at least a victory is required for Serbia in Doha. The Swiss have made the World Cup last-16 on four of their last five appearances at the tournament – although have not won a knockout tie since 1954. Date, kick-off time and venue Photo: Getty Images Serbia vs Switzerland is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Friday December 2, 2022. The match will take place at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar. Serbia team news Serbia face an anxious wait over key defender Strahinja Pavlovic ahead of the crucial clash. The centre-back was forced to come off in the 3-3 draw against Cameroon with an injury but is hopeful he can recover in time....

Upon meeting the Australian Minister, NA Chairman Hue underlined the importance of education and training co-operation in joint relations, expressing his hope that the Australian side will share their experience in university autonomy and governance, business-university connections, entrepreneurship, and innovation. With more than 30,000 Vietnamese students currently in Australia, education co-operation not only contributes to Vietnamese human resources development and the Australian economy, but also helps to promote cultural connection and friendship between the two nations, he said.  NA Chairman Hue suggested that the Australian side pay greater attention to stepping up bilateral education and training ties in various forms, provide more scholarships to Vietnamese students, and organise forums aimed at enhancing connectivity among Vietnamese and Australian universities and educational institutions.  Minister Clare said he is looking forward to a visit to Vietnam ahead ...

The objects and photos on display reflect Buddhist thought, philosophy and spirit, and honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) since its inception in November 1981.    Notably, they feature Buddhist popularisation in remote, border and island areas, including the nine islands in Truong Sa (Spartly), along with international cooperation in promoting Vietnam’s Buddhism to the world.   This is the first-ever exhibition that introduces all dignitaries of the Patronage Council, the Executive Council and other units of the VBS since the council was founded, as well as 13 departments and 63 provincial chapters of the council, according to Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac, head of the VBS’s cultural department.   Nearly 1,100 delegates from across the country will attend the ninth National Buddhist Congress, scheduled for November 28-29 in Hanoi.   During ...

This review is recommended by the travel site Thetravel.com for travelers who are passionate about snowy places and watching the snow fall in this wintertime. Photo: BestPrice Travel Watching snowfall in Sapa is one of the interesting experiences that many tourists love to enjoy, with the mountains and valleys covered with white snow, creating a dreamy and fairytale scenery that you can not find anywhere else in Vietnam. Snow is a typical weather phenomenon occurring when the temperature is too low. It is inherently considered to be a disaster for farmers. However, it is an ideal opportunity for tourists on Sapa tours to watch the snowfall in Vietnam – a tropical country. When the sky is clear without rain and fog and extremely cold at about -1 degree Celsius, it will snow. Depending on the weather condition each year, the snow usually falls between December 15 and January 1, which is the coldest period of the year in Sapa. The snowfall often lasts about 1 to 2 days. ...

Mbappe’s goals sent France top the group on six points, three ahead of Australia, who beat Tunisia 1-0 earlier in the day, with the Danes and the Tunisians both on one point. “The first objective has been achieved,” French coach Didier Deschamps said of their qualification in a post-match TV interview. “This group is strong, solid and wants to achieve great things.” France take on Tunisia and Denmark meet Socceroos in the final round on Wednesday, with the Danes needing a win to advance. Having lost twice to Denmark during the recent Nations League campaign, France started cautiously. But it was not long before they realised there were opportunities to be had by taking on the Danish wing backs. Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Group D – France v Denmark – Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar – November 26, 2022 France players celebrate after the match. Photo: Reuters Ousmane Dembele tormented Joakim Maehle and a wave of excitement swept around the stadium, which is ma...

Jaishankar made these remarks during the annual flagship event co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India. The theme for this year’s Summit is Geopolitics of Technology. “India would like to use the presidency of G20 in many ways to reflect interests and concerns today of the global south as we feel they’re being sidelined and not just be a voice but would like to take into global south something we’ve tested and prepared at home,” said EAM at Global Tech Summit. He made the remarks during a question-and-answer session at the event. On the issue of climate change, Jaishankar said, “Since 2014 there’s been a different kind of approach to climate change in terms of our policies, advocacies, energy mix… When it comes to climate tech, India has a range of possibilities… There are Indian businesses in climate in COP now.” “We’re actually already seeing the impact of climate events and climate change on politics. An example would be the big debate today...