Vietnamese cuisine shines at 2025 Francophonie Food Festival in Singapore

The Vietnam Trade Office, in collaboration with Chef Quoc Vo’s Vietnamese Restaurant and Ganh Xua Restaurant, served iconic dishes such as bun cha (grilled pork with vermicelli), banh mi (Vietnamese baguette), nem ran (fried spring rolls), and pho tron (mixed pho), alongside essential Vietnamese food products like dried vermicelli, rice paper, and fish sauce.

Sunday, March 30, 2025 03:13

Virgile Prod'Homme, Research Director at Alliance Française Singapore, enjoys Vietnamese baguette. (Photo: VNA)

Singapore (VNA) – The 2025 Francophonie Food Festival, held in Singapore on March 29, showcased the rich culinary heritage of Francophone nations, with Vietnamese cuisine drawing significant attention.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Tran Phuoc Anh highlighted the role of cuisine in cultural diplomacy, emphasising fish sauce as a defining ingredient.

Vietnamese Trade Counselor Cao Xuan Thang noted that the festival strengthens economic and cultural ties while promoting Vietnamese exports.

Beyond cultural promotion, the event provided a platform for Vietnamese businesses to expand their reach in Francophone markets./.

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