10 Work-Friendly Cafes with Free WiFi in Hanoi
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10 Work-Friendly Cafes with Free WiFi in Hanoi

Amidst the hustle and bustle in Hanoi, settling with a cup of coffee in a relaxing and cosy cafe can help provide much-needed respite and focus on a busy work day. With hundreds of coffee shops to choose from in Hanoi, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused. So, here is our list of 10 work-friendly cafes to get inspired no matter where you are in the city.

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Going green: F&B players in Vietnam leading the way in sustainability

Going green: F&B players in Vietnam leading the way in sustainability

In response to recent government measures, a global consumer shift towards sustainable packaging, an increasing number of F&B retail players and restaurants in Vietnam are adopting more sustainable and eco-conscious efforts. Here’s a list of F&B players leading the way and making our industry greener by the day.

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Vietnam launches first circular F&B Accelerator program focused on reducing single-use plastics in the F&B industry

Vietnam launches first circular F&B Accelerator program focused on reducing single-use plastics in the F&B industry

Schoolab, in conjunction with The Incubation Network and CL2B with funding supported by Prevent Waste Alliance and GIZ, launches ‘The SUP Challenge Program’ - an accelerator program to support and pilot local initiatives focused on reducing and eliminating single-use plastics (SUP) in Vietnam’s F&B industry.

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VietHarvest launches in Vietnam to tackle food waste and hunger

VietHarvest launches in Vietnam to tackle food waste and hunger

On the 20th of June in Hanoi, Vietnam, Action on Poverty (AOP) and VietHarvest signed a partnership in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to tackle the problem of food waste and hunger in marginalised communities in Vietnam. Through the partnership and a sustainable social enterprise model, AOP will help VietHarvest set up operations in Vietnam.

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Anan x Le Du x Kyo Bar Six Hands Dinner

Anan x Le Du x Kyo Bar Six Hands Dinner

A first-of-its-kind six hand dinner at Anan Saigon featuring not one but two award-winning chefs from Thailand - Chef Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn from the award-winning Le Du (#4 on Asia’s 50 Best) and Nusara (#10 on Asia’s 50 Best) as well as founder and pastry chef Dej Kewkacha from Kyo Bar.

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How this wine distributor is getting Vietnam to sip more by dancing

How this wine distributor is getting Vietnam to sip more by dancing

This week, I chat with VIVA House of Wine’s Co-founder / CMO Edge Pamute about his playful and ingenious marketing strategy for VIVA House of Wine that involves secret speakeasy wine tasting events, courtyard disco parties and most recently, Vietnam’s International Fashion Week 2022.

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Penfolds hosts a week-long immersive wine pop-up inviting wine lovers in Vietnam to “Venture Beyond”

Penfolds hosts a week-long immersive wine pop-up inviting wine lovers in Vietnam to “Venture Beyond”

If you’re looking for something exciting to do this June, why not check out famous Australian wine producer Penfolds’s immersive week-long (25th June - 1st July) space-themed pop-up which explores the unknown and invites wine lovers to “Venture Beyond”.

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A Vietnamese Spirit Uncorked: A Deep Dive with Daniel Nguyen of Song Cai Distillery

A Vietnamese Spirit Uncorked: A Deep Dive with Daniel Nguyen of Song Cai Distillery

To celebrate World Gin Day, I pay tribute to Song Cai Distillery, Vietnam’s first-ever gin founded by Daniel Nguyen in late 2018. This is not your typical ‘rags-to-riches’ story but rather one of grit, tenacity and a diehard daringness to create a first-of-its-kind Vietnamese spirit that bottles the spirit and quintessence of what it means to be Vietnamese.

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10 Wine bars in Ho Chi Minh City for a Sipping Good Time

10 Wine bars in Ho Chi Minh City for a Sipping Good Time

From al fresco hangouts to fine wine havens and charming Italian wine bistros, there's even an underground cave wine bar inspired by the romantic blue grottos in Europe for the whimsy. Here's my list of 10 wine bars for a swirling good time in Ho Chi Minh City - take your pick.

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What to expect at Kuusi by TUNG, a first-of-its-kind modernist mixology experience in Vietnam
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What to expect at Kuusi by TUNG, a first-of-its-kind modernist mixology experience in Vietnam

T.U.N.G Dining, a Nordic fine dining restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and one of only two restaurants in Vietnam included in last year’s Asia’s top 50 Best (51-100) list is welcoming a new addition this summer and it’s not what you think.

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Pickles Eatery: A Mediterranean food and wine haven nestled in a heritage shophouse

Pickles Eatery: A Mediterranean food and wine haven nestled in a heritage shophouse

Restaurant openings are a dime a dozen in Ho Chi Minh City and almost every other week, I find myself dining in the company of a new chef. However, one that has fast become a favourite of mine is Pickles Eatery helmed by Lucas Fays, a serial F&Bpreneur and no stranger to Saigon’s ever-changing food and drink scene (ex-owner of now-defunct 31 Degrees).

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