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The late author Vu Bang praised bun oc , or snail vermicelli soup, as a pinnacle of Hanoi’s fine dining in his book “Mieng Ngon Ha Noi” or Delicacies of Hanoi. Hanoi’s autumn weather provides an ideal opportunity to enjoy bun oc for its crispness. The saying “The snail in October” suggests that the best time to eat this dish is when the snails are fat and in season. When prepared by talented Hanoi chefs, bun oc becomes a delicacy. This popular dish made from hard-shelled mollusks living in muddy environments like ponds or rice fields is transformed into tasty dishes. While the hot version of bun oc is more common, the cold version known as Bun oc nguoi is highly regarded by gourmets for its preservation of Hanoi’s raw and essential cuisine. For over 30 years, Nguyen Thi Bau and her younger sister have been running a cold snail vermicelli soup shop on Tay Son Street in Dong Da District. They represent the third generation in their family to sell this dish. Every morning, Bau c...

At a UN General Assembly session. Photo: VNA The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on February 24 adopted two resolutions on the organisation of the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response and the High-Level Meeting on the Fight Against Tuberculosis, which are expected to be held during the High-Level Week of the UNGA’s 78th session in September, VNA reported. The High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response aims to draw lessons and experiences from around the world in the fight against Covid-19, thus promoting a multidimensional approach to enhancing prevention and response to future pandemics. Meanwhile, the High-Level Meeting on the Fight Against Tuberculosis will look to mobilise political will and strengthen measures to promote scientific research, financing, and innovation toward quickly ending the global tuberculosis epidemic by ensuring equal access to preventive, diagnostic, care, and treatment methods. ...