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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Vietnamese restaurant in London shut down after ‘DOG MEAT disguised as goat found in freezer by health inspectors'
Owner claims the meat was not for human consumption SICK MEAL Vietnamese restaurant in London shut down after 'DOG MEAT disguised as goat found in freezer by health inspectors' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A VIETNAMESE restaurant in London was forced to shut down after dog meat was found in the freezer, a court heard. Health inspectors went to Pho Na restaurant in Old Kent Road, Southwark, and found a meat labelled as "goat wrapped in leaves". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Vuong Quoc Nguyen allegedly stashed dog meat in the freezer of his restaurant Credit: Matthew Dresch They sent it away for analysis but tests revealed it was dog meat, Bromley Magistrates' Court was told. The health inspectors also reported mice droppings and live and dead cockroaches at the restaurant, it was said. Owner Vuong Quoc Nguyen has pleaded not guilty to multiple food safety and hygiene offences. His defence solicitor Piers Kiss-Wilson said the 47-year-old had no idea the so-called goat was actually dog meat. He also insisted the product was supplied to him by someone else and was not for human consumption. Mr Kiss-Wilson added the owner had brought in pest control to try and fix the issues at the restaurant. Nguyen is now set to stand trial at Bromley Magistrates' Court on December 18. Pho Na is now listed on Google as "permanently closed". It had a 4.6-star rating before the alleged dog meat was discovered in the freezer. According to organisation Humane World, around five million dogs are stolen, trafficked and killed for their meat in Vietnam. Dog meat is consumed in a number of other countries - including China and Indonesia.
India Today
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Try these 7 refreshing cold coffee recipes you can easily make at home
Cold coffee isn't just a summer treat—it's a refreshing pick-me-up that you can enjoy anytime, especially when made at home with your own twist. From classic iced brews to indulgent dessert-style coffee drinks, here are seven must-try cold coffee types you can whip up right in your kitchen.1. CLASSIC ICED COFFEESimple and satisfying, this version is perfect for coffee to make:Brew a strong cup of coffee, let it cool, and pour it over ice. Add sugar or milk if desired. Serve in a tall glass for a quick and energising drink.2. COLD BREW COFFEE Smooth, less acidic, and naturally sweet cold brew is a hit among coffee to make:Mix coarsely ground coffee with cold water in a 1:4 ratio and steep for 12–18 hours in the fridge. Strain and serve over ice with milk or sweetener.3. FROTHY FRAPPUCCINOThis caf-style coffee is rich, creamy, and perfect as a dessert to make:Blend coffee, milk, sugar, and ice cubes until smooth. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.4. AFFOGATOAn Italian treat combining coffee and dessert in one heavenly to make:Scoop vanilla ice cream into a bowl or glass and pour a shot of hot espresso over it. The contrast of hot and cold creates a creamy, luxurious taste.5. ICED MOCHAA chocolate lover's dream that balances the bitterness of coffee with to make:Blend brewed coffee, milk, chocolate syrup, and ice. Serve chilled with a swirl of whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.6. DALGONA COFFEEThis viral Korean trend is visually stunning and super fun to to make:Whip 2 tbsp instant coffee, 2 tbsp sugar, and 2 tbsp hot water until fluffy. Spoon it over a glass of cold milk and ice. Stir before drinking for best taste.7. VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEEStrong and sweet, this Southeast Asian classic packs bold to make:Use a dark roast drip or filter coffee. Pour it over a generous amount of sweetened condensed milk and mix well. Serve over ice for a rich, energising Watch
Malaysian Reserve
25-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Vietnam PM Chinh accorded formal welcome on first official visit to Malaysia
VIETNAMESE Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is on his first official visit to Malaysia, was accorded a formal welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex today. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received his Vietnamese counterpart upon arrival at 2.30 pm, followed by the playing of both national anthems. Chinh then inspected a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 103 personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Major Mohamad Waqiyudin Abd Rahman. Also in attendance were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said; Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang; Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, foreign diplomats and senior government officials. Chinh is accompanied by his spouse, Le Thi Bich Tran, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, as well as several cabinet ministers and senior Vietnamese officials. Chinh assumed office in April 2021. His visit comes ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit, Second ASEAN-GCC Summit and ASEAN-China-GCC Summit, all scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on May 26 and 27. Following the welcome ceremony, Chinh and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a bilateral meeting to review the progress of Malaysia-Vietnam relations, which were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November 2024. Wisma Putra, in a statement, said discussions centred on key sectors such as trade and investment, defence and security, agriculture, the halal industry, renewable energy, tourism, and digital technology. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments, reaffirming ASEAN's role as a cohesive and responsive platform in navigating shared challenges amid evolving geopolitical and geoeconomic landscapes. In 2024, Vietnam was Malaysia's 11th largest trading partner globally and fourth largest within ASEAN. Bilateral trade totalled RM83.11 billion, comprising RM53.86 billion in exports and RM29.25 billion in imports. Malaysian companies have undertaken more than 700 projects in Vietnam, with cumulative investments exceeding USD13 billion (RM55 billion). A joint press conference will follow the meeting, after which Anwar will host an official luncheon at Seri Perdana in honour of his Vietnamese counterpart. — BERNAMA
The Advertiser
09-05-2025
- The Advertiser
'Debt, exploitation and a dirty mattress on the floor': the sad life of a cannabis crop sitter
A VIETNAMESE national who lost his job, overstayed his visa and borrowed money from loan sharks before he was "exploited" into acting as a crop sitter at a Muswellbrook hydroponic cannabis grow house will be out of jail next week. Van Moui Nguyen, 56, slept on a mattress slumped in a room of the house in Midanga Avenue that was otherwise entirely "dedicated" to a million dollar cannabis cultivation and supply operation. There were seven rooms, 188 cannabis plants, 1.4 kilograms of cannabis leaf, a large electrical power board, 136 transformers, 13 exhaust fans, 101 lamp shades and heat lamps and pipes running throughout the house, leading from the pot plants to a pump in the laundry and bathroom. Police said the plants were worth $550,000 on the street while the cannabis leaf had an estimated potential street value of $460,000. Investigators had figured the house was being used to grow cannabis because neighbours had been able to smell it from outside. Once they opened the door, the stench hit them in the face. Nguyen had earlier this year pleaded guilty to knowingly taking part in the cultivation of a commercial quantity of cannabis and supplying cannabis over his role at the bottom of the chain in the operation. Judge Roy Ellis said on Friday that, in his experience, crop sitters take on all of the risk for very little reward and when police come knocking they're the ones left holding the bag while those higher up the chain are almost never arrested. He said Nguyen had been "essentially taken advantage of" and exploited by organised crime figures who had set up the crop. He said the 56-year-old had been sponsored by an employer and come to Australia on a visa five years ago. But after three months that company "ceased to exist" and he was left on a farm with other migrant workers. He was struggling financially, spoke very little English and was in Australia illegally after his visa expired when he was approached and asked to take care of "some plants". "Coming from a farming background in Vietnam, he said yes to that although it is clear that he did realise at the end of the day that what he was doing was tending to cannabis plants and that was illegal," Judge Ellis said. Judge Ellis said a psychologist had opined that Nguyen's decision to take on the crop sitting job needed to be understood within the context of his significant financial hardship, unstable visa status, linguistic barriers and psychological vulnerability. He found Nguyen could be given essentially time served, sentencing him to a maximum of two years in jail, with a non-parole of 12 months, which will expire next week. A VIETNAMESE national who lost his job, overstayed his visa and borrowed money from loan sharks before he was "exploited" into acting as a crop sitter at a Muswellbrook hydroponic cannabis grow house will be out of jail next week. Van Moui Nguyen, 56, slept on a mattress slumped in a room of the house in Midanga Avenue that was otherwise entirely "dedicated" to a million dollar cannabis cultivation and supply operation. There were seven rooms, 188 cannabis plants, 1.4 kilograms of cannabis leaf, a large electrical power board, 136 transformers, 13 exhaust fans, 101 lamp shades and heat lamps and pipes running throughout the house, leading from the pot plants to a pump in the laundry and bathroom. Police said the plants were worth $550,000 on the street while the cannabis leaf had an estimated potential street value of $460,000. Investigators had figured the house was being used to grow cannabis because neighbours had been able to smell it from outside. Once they opened the door, the stench hit them in the face. Nguyen had earlier this year pleaded guilty to knowingly taking part in the cultivation of a commercial quantity of cannabis and supplying cannabis over his role at the bottom of the chain in the operation. Judge Roy Ellis said on Friday that, in his experience, crop sitters take on all of the risk for very little reward and when police come knocking they're the ones left holding the bag while those higher up the chain are almost never arrested. He said Nguyen had been "essentially taken advantage of" and exploited by organised crime figures who had set up the crop. He said the 56-year-old had been sponsored by an employer and come to Australia on a visa five years ago. But after three months that company "ceased to exist" and he was left on a farm with other migrant workers. He was struggling financially, spoke very little English and was in Australia illegally after his visa expired when he was approached and asked to take care of "some plants". "Coming from a farming background in Vietnam, he said yes to that although it is clear that he did realise at the end of the day that what he was doing was tending to cannabis plants and that was illegal," Judge Ellis said. Judge Ellis said a psychologist had opined that Nguyen's decision to take on the crop sitting job needed to be understood within the context of his significant financial hardship, unstable visa status, linguistic barriers and psychological vulnerability. He found Nguyen could be given essentially time served, sentencing him to a maximum of two years in jail, with a non-parole of 12 months, which will expire next week. A VIETNAMESE national who lost his job, overstayed his visa and borrowed money from loan sharks before he was "exploited" into acting as a crop sitter at a Muswellbrook hydroponic cannabis grow house will be out of jail next week. Van Moui Nguyen, 56, slept on a mattress slumped in a room of the house in Midanga Avenue that was otherwise entirely "dedicated" to a million dollar cannabis cultivation and supply operation. There were seven rooms, 188 cannabis plants, 1.4 kilograms of cannabis leaf, a large electrical power board, 136 transformers, 13 exhaust fans, 101 lamp shades and heat lamps and pipes running throughout the house, leading from the pot plants to a pump in the laundry and bathroom. Police said the plants were worth $550,000 on the street while the cannabis leaf had an estimated potential street value of $460,000. Investigators had figured the house was being used to grow cannabis because neighbours had been able to smell it from outside. Once they opened the door, the stench hit them in the face. Nguyen had earlier this year pleaded guilty to knowingly taking part in the cultivation of a commercial quantity of cannabis and supplying cannabis over his role at the bottom of the chain in the operation. Judge Roy Ellis said on Friday that, in his experience, crop sitters take on all of the risk for very little reward and when police come knocking they're the ones left holding the bag while those higher up the chain are almost never arrested. He said Nguyen had been "essentially taken advantage of" and exploited by organised crime figures who had set up the crop. He said the 56-year-old had been sponsored by an employer and come to Australia on a visa five years ago. But after three months that company "ceased to exist" and he was left on a farm with other migrant workers. He was struggling financially, spoke very little English and was in Australia illegally after his visa expired when he was approached and asked to take care of "some plants". "Coming from a farming background in Vietnam, he said yes to that although it is clear that he did realise at the end of the day that what he was doing was tending to cannabis plants and that was illegal," Judge Ellis said. Judge Ellis said a psychologist had opined that Nguyen's decision to take on the crop sitting job needed to be understood within the context of his significant financial hardship, unstable visa status, linguistic barriers and psychological vulnerability. He found Nguyen could be given essentially time served, sentencing him to a maximum of two years in jail, with a non-parole of 12 months, which will expire next week. A VIETNAMESE national who lost his job, overstayed his visa and borrowed money from loan sharks before he was "exploited" into acting as a crop sitter at a Muswellbrook hydroponic cannabis grow house will be out of jail next week. Van Moui Nguyen, 56, slept on a mattress slumped in a room of the house in Midanga Avenue that was otherwise entirely "dedicated" to a million dollar cannabis cultivation and supply operation. There were seven rooms, 188 cannabis plants, 1.4 kilograms of cannabis leaf, a large electrical power board, 136 transformers, 13 exhaust fans, 101 lamp shades and heat lamps and pipes running throughout the house, leading from the pot plants to a pump in the laundry and bathroom. Police said the plants were worth $550,000 on the street while the cannabis leaf had an estimated potential street value of $460,000. Investigators had figured the house was being used to grow cannabis because neighbours had been able to smell it from outside. Once they opened the door, the stench hit them in the face. Nguyen had earlier this year pleaded guilty to knowingly taking part in the cultivation of a commercial quantity of cannabis and supplying cannabis over his role at the bottom of the chain in the operation. Judge Roy Ellis said on Friday that, in his experience, crop sitters take on all of the risk for very little reward and when police come knocking they're the ones left holding the bag while those higher up the chain are almost never arrested. He said Nguyen had been "essentially taken advantage of" and exploited by organised crime figures who had set up the crop. He said the 56-year-old had been sponsored by an employer and come to Australia on a visa five years ago. But after three months that company "ceased to exist" and he was left on a farm with other migrant workers. He was struggling financially, spoke very little English and was in Australia illegally after his visa expired when he was approached and asked to take care of "some plants". "Coming from a farming background in Vietnam, he said yes to that although it is clear that he did realise at the end of the day that what he was doing was tending to cannabis plants and that was illegal," Judge Ellis said. Judge Ellis said a psychologist had opined that Nguyen's decision to take on the crop sitting job needed to be understood within the context of his significant financial hardship, unstable visa status, linguistic barriers and psychological vulnerability. He found Nguyen could be given essentially time served, sentencing him to a maximum of two years in jail, with a non-parole of 12 months, which will expire next week.
