HCMC – The HCMC government has set up the HCMC Food and Beverage Association (FBA) under the management of the municipal Department of Tourism.

The association is aimed at bringing together culinary experts, cooks, chefs, hotels, restaurants and tour operators to create new high-quality products and promote city cuisine among foreigners.

The association, which now has more than 10,000 members, will be in charge of holding food festivals and culinary, cultural and tourism events to promote trade with foreign partners, the local media reported.