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The exact time when Phu Dien Village was founded remains unknown, but the village appears in geography books from the late 18th century. An ancient village in the heart of the capital  Phu Dien Communal House in today’s Phu Dien Ward, Bac Tu Liem District. Photo:  ditichlichsu-vanhoahanoi.com  Phu Dien was formerly part of  Co Nhue Canton, Bac Tu Liem District – an ancient land in the capital of Thang Long. The villagers were mostly farmers, yet they had an academic tradition with numerous Tu tai or junior bachelors and Cu nhan or senior bachelors, as well as some scholars who passed regional and national exams. Not only studious but the people of Phu Dien were also known for their bravery and willingness to sacrifice themselves for the country. During the American war in Vietnam (1965 – 1975), the whole village contributed a total of 844 soldiers, who fought bravely for the independence of Vietnam. Upon stepping through the three-entrance gate,...

Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2023) introducing exports, high-quality goods and products under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program, is expected to welcome over 20,000 domestic and foreign visitors.  Vietnam Expo 2023 will take place at Hanoi International Center for Exhibition. Photo: Khac Kien/ The Hanoi Times The 32nd Vietnam Expo 2023 will draw the participation of more than 500 Vietnamese and international businesses from 16 countries and territories. With a scale of 600 booths, the fair is divided into five key areas: the international pavilion, Vietnam value and export, machinery and supporting industries, digital technology and e-commerce, and the food industry. The Hanoi pavilion with the theme “Invest in Hanoi”, held by the Hanoi Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion (HPA), will cover two exhibition spaces, “Export Promotion” and “Investment Promotion” displaying the city’s key commodity groups, including...

In a recent interview with BBC, Carlson recalled that she first arrived in Hanoi in 2019 at the invitation of some of her new friends who teach English in Vietnam. At that time, she was traveling around Asia and just intended to spend a few months exploring and experiencing the life and culture of the S-shaped country. However, her love for Vietnamese food and visits to places across the country made her decide to stay in Vietnam instead of returning to the US, particularly during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her blog on TikTok and Instagram named Plates of Hanoi (now changed to The Fat Passport), Carlson creates content in English to show foreigners and tourists her food-relating experiences in Vietnam. When spending three years in Vietnam, Carlson and her friend traveled to the corners of Hanoi to find the best food in town. One of Corrin’s first videos that went viral on social media during Hanoi’s social distancing was about “pho”. In the ...