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Insects a delicacy for Vietnamese foodies

 VietNamNet Bridge – To many foreigners, Vietnamese are considered adventurous eaters – not afraid to devour the whole animal, blood and guts included. Insects are also on the menu. 

Businesses still wait for guidance on litchi exports to US, Australia

VietNamNet Bridge - The US and Australia have announced they are willing to import Vietnamese litchis in large quantities, but businesses must meet strict import requirements.

Pictures: “Exclusive” products for men at Vietnam-Cambodia border

Approximately two kilometers from the Vietnam-Cambodia border, there is a market where men can buy tiger spiders, scorpions, queen termites and other items believed to be tonics for men’s sexual health.

“Natural toys” of bygone days

VietNamNet Bridge - Catching insects used to be an "elegant" hobby of urban kids but, for a variety of reasons that diversion has largely disappeared.

New rice variety boosts Nam Dinh hopes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phan Thi Nhuan, a 37-year-old farmer, knows little about the term "climate change". However, what she knows for sure is that during the past three years, prolonged cold and rain killed 40 per cent of her winter-spring crop.

The famous dishes from insects in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Through the hands of Vietnamese chefs, the insects with ‘creepy’ looks like stink bugs, grasshoppers, ant eggs, coconut worms and bee larvae become unforgettable delicacies.