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That lat fish. Source: Internet The Mekong Delta Province of Ca Mau has been known as a “kingdom” of field fishes such as catfish and snakehead fish and that lat fish (also called thac lac fish in some places). Locals feel pride in these fish. The fish’s aromatic flavor has created many characteristic dishes, such as bone-removed fish grilled with chili and citronella. But the most famous far and wide is the grilled chopped fish and vermicelli soup topped with grilled or steamed chopped fish, and hotpot. Local Thai Thi Cat, 65, said Ca Mau people often process the fish by hand. But before that, the fresh fish should be carefully cleaned in cold water with light salt to reduce its fish smell. “It’s rather difficult to use a knife to remove all of the fish’s bones, but Ca Mau housewives have their experienced skills to do it,” Cat said, noting the fish meat is minced or ground and stuffed well then mixed with a little cooking oil, salt, broth mix and pepper powder and lef...

Ngo Hong Khiem is the principal of Hong Bang Elementary School in Rach Gia City under Kien Giang Province, located in the Mekong Delta region. For over four decades, he has worked part-time as an emcee for wedding parties and events in his local area to generate a fund for financially struggling students. He was given the ‘Outstanding Teacher’ title according to the national standard.  The fundraiser and seeker of supplies Based on Khiem’s account, he came from a poverty-stricken family and began supporting his parents as early as the age of 11. He started by selling fruits to pay for his own tuition fees and living costs.  “I am grateful to all the teachers here,” said Le Thi Thu Ba, grandmother of Tuong Vi – one of the benefactors of Khiem’s personal fund.  “Thanks to his support, my grandchild gets proper medical insurance to continue her schooling. I wish him the best of health so that he can help even more students.” Khiem’s teaching career started...

Table of Contents Thang Co Corn brew Corn rice Grilled buffalo meat Au Tau Porridge Buckwheat cake Five-colored sticky rice Grilled moss Thang Co One of the most prominent dishes in Ha Giang is Thang Co (meat soup). This is a traditional dish of the Mong people in the highland districts of Ha Giang and many other mountainous regions of the North. Thang co in the local language means meat soup made from raw materials. This dish is made from the whole head, legs, organs, and meat of various animals. It has the aroma of cardamom, doi seeds, and lemongrass, mixed with the fatty taste of meat. Hmong men who go to Dong Van market often eat a bowl of thang co and drink a few bowls of wine with their friends. Thang Co is a very typical cultural symbol of the Mong ethnic group. The pot of Thang Co is rich, and it is cooked with many different spices. Photo: Vietnamtimes Corn brew Ha Giang corn brew is made up of delicious corn, clean water, and especially a...

Vietnam’s 11-month IIP estimated to increase by 8.6%. Photo: VNA Business Insider said China’s rise as the world’s factory spanned four decades and ushered in an era of globalization and integrated supply chains. That facade started to crumble around 2018 after President Donald Trump launched a trade war against the East Asian giant. This, in turn, has prompted investors to reassess their geopolitical risks. While some investors did move parts of their manufacturing facilities out of China at the time, it was the pandemic — and China’s zero-COVID policy — that drove home the importance of not depending on one country for manufacturing needs. President Joe Biden hasn’t put the kibosh on the elevated tariffs Trump imposed on China — in fact, in October, he imposed export controls on shipping equipment to Chinese-owned factories making advanced logic chips. This further burdened a strained relationship. “To navigate this complicated web of US-China trade tensions, multin...

Full back Hernandez stretched high after five minutes to hook in the first goal Morocco have conceded to an opposition player in the tournament after a scramble in the box, but the holders offered only occasional glimpses of their class. Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Semi Final – France v Morocco – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar – December 14, 2022 France’s Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their second goal as Morocco’s Yassine Bounou and Yahya Attiat-Allah react. Photo: Reuters Morocco, disrupted by early injuries to two key defenders, recovered to cause no end of problems, with Hugo Lloris brilliantly saving Jawad El Yamiq’s overhead kick at the end of the first half and the outsiders pouring forward for much of the second. However, they could not quite fashion a clear enough chance for the equaliser and were unable to extend the astonishing run that included victories over Belgium, Spain and Portugal and made them the first African team to make t...