The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has recently recognised 'Pho' Nam Dinh (Nam Dinh-style noodle soup) and my Quang (Quang Nam-style noodle soup) as national intangible cultural heritage for their historical, cultural and communal significance.

Vietnamese cuisine continues to shine internationally, having secured the 22nd spot on the 100 “best cuisines in the world” list as voted by readers of the food magazine TasteAtlas.

In order to take advantage of the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), Vietnamese enterprises should pay more attention to intellectual property rights.

An official of the National Office for Intellectual Property urged local businesses to register geographical indication (GI) of their goods if they want to easily make inroads into demanding markets.