Japanese fast-food giant Matsuya has added “Vietnamese-style broken rice with pork” to the menu of more than 1,100 outlets nationwide, marking a major step for Vietnamese cuisine to conquer the Japanese market.

The Viet Nam Culture Festival will be held in Moscow for the first time from July 25 to August 3, according to the official website of the Moscow City Administration.

Viet Nam has made a vibrant impression at the 8th International Cultural and Culinary Festival held on June 7 at Victory Square in Prague’s district 6.

The Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations (UN) and the Association of Vietnamese Spouses in the US joined the annual UN International Bazaar in New York on June 4 with two booths showcasing exquisite handicrafts and authentic cuisine.

A Vietnamese “banh mi” festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from March 30 – April 2, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association.