The MM Mega Market Vietnam Company, in collaboration with some trade promotion organisations and the Italian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, opened the Taste of Italy week in the southern metropolis.
Delegates cut ribbon to launch Taste of Italy Week (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The MM Mega Market Vietnam Company, incollaboration with some trade promotion organisations and the Italian ConsulateGeneral in Ho Chi Minh City, opened the Taste of Italy week in the southern metropolis.
The event is also the start for a series of activities onpromotions and tasting Italian cuisine in 12 MM centres across the country.
Italian food introduced at MM Mega Market (Photo: VNA)
Until the end of October 12, consumers have chances to enjoyItaly’s typical food and beverages, and buy its products at attractive prices.
Italian Consul General Enrico Padula said that Vietnam isone of 10 emerging markets in the Italian Government's priority to developtrade and investment relations. Currently, Vietnam is Italy's largest tradingpartner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
In the first eight months of 2022, two-way trade betweenVietnam and Italy reached 4.25 billion USD, up 13.9% year-on-year. And thereare nearly 6,000 Italian businesses investing in Vietnam./.
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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.
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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.
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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).
Delegates cut ribbon to launch Taste of Italy Week (Photo: VNA) 
Italian food introduced at MM Mega Market (Photo: VNA) 
