The Italian Cuisine Week (ICW) has returned for the third time to HCM City. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - The ItalianCuisine Week (ICW) has returned for the third time to HCM City from November 14to 29.
The General Consul of Italy in HCM City has announced that the ICW framework includesvarious world events coordinated by 296 diplomatic and consular headquartersworldwide, with Italian Cultural Institutes depicting high-quality food andwine, which is central to the Italian identity and culture.
More than 1,000 events are being held around the world during the cuisine week,which aims to represent the importance for the Italian people of their culinarytraditions, an essential part of life and a source of inspiration for art andliterature.
In HCM City, the event will include seminars and conferences, meetings withItalian chefs, food and wine tasting and dinners, commercial promotionprogrammes, cultural events and much more.
Italy will be showcasing the best of its food and wine culture to Vietnam withthe use of genuine Italian products.
Highlights include the seminars “Learning by Eating (The Italian Way)” and“Triple I Conversation on the Theme of Food Business”, as well as the “BorsaVini” exhibition at The Reverie Saigon.
Many thematic dinners will also be organised under co-operation withrestaurants and hotels in the city.
The “Taste Italy a Tavola” dinner on Saturday night at Tavola restaurant willoffer the culinary experience of travelling through Italy.
Chef Mannazu PierFranco of Tavola will share his take on Italian classics in afive-course menu deliberately executed to give clients a taste of each Italianregion.
Tavola uses the finest Italian produce and the freshest ingredients to produceChef PierFranco’s Italian staples.
The other restaurants joining the event will be the Bamboo Chic Restaurant, TheReverie Saigon’s Romeo and Juliet Restaurant, the Park Hyatt Saigon and theNamo Tuscan Grill. - VNA
Italian coffee producers highly evaluated Vietnamese coffee beans as they are essential ingredients of their products, Mario Vicentini from Comunicaffe International, an Italian daily newspaper about coffee, told Vietnam News Agency reporters at Milano Coffee Festival.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
The BaDen Mountain International Marathon 2025 took place in the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 3, attracting more than 6,000 domestic and international runners.
In just the first seven months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed over 1 million Korean visitors, reinforcing its position as the most favourite destination of Korean tourists in Vietnam.
VinH Nghiem Pagoda, also known for its breathtaking architecture and rich history, draws visitors who seek both exploration and worship. It is part of the massive Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac complex that has recently been recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
The Italian Cuisine Week (ICW) has returned for the third time to HCM City. (Photo: VNA) 
