asia foodfest highlights opportunities

Asia Foodfest highlights opportunities

The Quan Ngua sports stadium in Hanoi last week was abnormally packed with people of all ages. The atmosphere was not for a sports event, but a large-scale cuisine one - the Asia Foodfest 2019 organised by local restaurant review website operator Foody JSC and Coca-Cola Vietnam. This proved Vietnamese people’s interest in Asian cuisine, and the opportunities that lie in foreign cuisine.
appetite for japanese cuisine flares

Appetite for Japanese cuisine flares

The Vietnamese market remains an ideal destination for Japanese restaurant chains, as proved by the increasing number of Japanese companies looking for opportunities to expand to the country, particularly targeting the mid- and high-income segments. Thu Oanh reports.
test kitchen vietnam 2019 bring back japanese cuisine to hanoi

Test Kitchen Vietnam 2019 bring back Japanese cuisine to Hanoi

With the aim of promoting Japanese gastronomy, the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) has organised the Japan Food Festival where visitors can taste original Japanese dishes at the Test Kitchen Vietnam 2019 during January10-20 at AEON Mall Long Bien.
home disadvantage in franchising

Home disadvantage in franchising

The inherent incompatibility of uniform taste offered by franchise restaurants and regional differences in taste have contributed to the downfall of Pho 24 and the poor sales of Pho Ong Hung, which offer many lessons to learn from. Song Van reports.
city wing makes impressive comeback

City Wing makes impressive comeback

After six months of intensive renovation, the guests can now indulge in the luxurious accommodation services at Hanoi Hotel’s City Wing.
luxury castle and restaurant of khaisilk sold to chloe hospitality

Luxury castle and restaurant of Khaisilk sold to Chloe Hospitality

Chloe Hospitality has just announced taking over the two projects of Tajmasago Castle and Cham Charm restaurant from Khaisilk Group and renamed them to Chloe Gallery.
explosion at japan restaurant injures 42 causes several buildings to collapse

Explosion at Japan restaurant injures 42, causes several buildings to collapse

A powerful blast ripped through a restaurant in northern Japan late on Sunday (Dec 16), injuring 42 people, starting fires that took hours to bring under control and leading several neighbouring buildings to collapse.
castello banfi wine dinner at rj italian lounge restaurant

Castello Banfi wine dinner at R&J Italian lounge & restaurant  

The Reverie Saigon is presenting a fine dining experience in collaboration with the award-winning Castello Banfi vineyard & winery at the hotel’s R&J Italian lounge and restaurant from November 20 through 24.
hanoi looks to non smoke tourism

Hanoi looks to non-smoke tourism

The Hanoi Tourism Association has been working to promote a smoke-free environment in restaurants, hotels and tourism spots in the capital city.
phi group buys majority interest in saigon pho palace

PHI Group buys majority interest in Saigon Pho Palace

Through the co-operation with Saigon Pho Palace JSC, PHI Group from the US will play an important role in Saigon Pho’s plans to capture 20-30 per cent in the $8 billion restaurant segment catering to wedding banquets and conventions.
master chefs sign the dining venue at the intercontinental hanoi landmark72

Master chefs sign the dining venue at the InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72’s signature dining venue the Stellar Steakhouse collaborates with “L’Atelier Robuchon” Bangkok for a one-night showcase that will feature our master chefs on the October 23.  
us mcdonalds staff walk out over sexual harassment

US McDonald's staff walk out over sexual harassment

McDonald's workers in 10 US cities staged a one-day strike on Tuesday (Sep 18) inspired by the #MeToo movement, accusing the fast food giant of failing to address pervasive sexual harassment at its restaurants.
hong kong stands ready to welcome vietnamese investors

Hong Kong stands ready to welcome Vietnamese investors

Hong Kong is calling for investment from Vietnam in the fields of financial services, consumer goods, transportation and industry, tourism-restaurant-hotels, technological innovation, and innovative industries.
renkon brings stylish izakaya dining to ho chi minh city

Renkon brings stylish Izakaya dining to Ho Chi Minh City

The Eight Four Collective, an innovative hospitality group bringing Japanese-inspired concepts to Vietnam, had recently announced the launch of their flagship project, Renkon.
chip labour robots replace waiters in china restaurant

Chip labour: Robots replace waiters in China restaurant

The little robotic waiter wheels up to the table, raises its glass lid to reveal a steaming plate of local Shanghai-style crayfish and announces in low, mechanical tones, "Enjoy your meal."