Revealing the Vietnamese dishes featured at the Royal Navy ship reception
VNHNRevealing the Vietnamese dishes featured at the Royal Navy ship reception In the elegant setting of the event welcoming the Royal Navy ship in Ho Chi Minh City, many international guests expressed their delight and amazement at experiencing for the first time refreshing treats such as ice cream, yogurt, and kombucha tea from Vinamilk.
Docking at Nha Rong Port (Ho Chi Minh City) on the morning of September 22, 2025, the Royal Navy’s multi-role frigate HMS Richmond began its friendly visit to the city. The visit coincides with the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the UK–Vietnam Strategic Partnership, underscoring diplomatic commitments and the strengthening of security and defense cooperation (Photo: Nguyễn Hoàng).
On this occasion, the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organized the UK–Vietnam Summer Festival 2025 to welcome the HMS Richmond and celebrate the 15th anniversary of the upgrade of the UK–Vietnam Strategic Partnership. The event was attended by representatives from embassies and consulates in Ho Chi Minh City, city leaders, and heads of British businesses in Vietnam (Photo: Nguyễn Hoàng)
Alongside cultural exchange activities and art performances, one special detail surprised many international guests: Vinamilk products — Vietnam’s leading dairy brand — were served as a unique Vietnamese culinary offering at the event (Photo: Nguyễn Hoàng).In the outdoor event space, Vinamilk gelato ice cream was the most sought-after choice. Inspired by Italy’s renowned ice cream, the gelato won over many international guests from the very first taste with its smooth, dense, and creamy texture (Photo: Nguyễn Hoàng).“This is the first time I’ve tried Vinamilk’s gelato. I must say it’s extremely delicious and refreshing, especially on hot nights like this,” shared Mr. Sam Wood – Director of Export for the Asia–Pacific region at the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: Nguyễn Hoàng).Lt. Oliver Thomas — a crew member of HMS Richmond (left) — expressed a special fondness for Vinamilk’s Green Farm drinking yogurt. “The yogurt is very tasty, fresh, and creamy.” According to Vinamilk, this product line is the first and only in Vietnam to be fermented with six strains of live European cultures and probiotics (Photo: Nguyễn Hoàng)Slow-fermented from organic green tea leaves using a traditional six-month brewing process, "HAYĐẤY" kombucha quickly won over guests who appreciate wellness drinks. Its fragrant tea aroma, light fizz, and pleasant tang made each can of kombucha an appealing “catalyst” for international conversations and connections (Photo: Nguyễn Hoàng).Equally “in demand” were Vinamilk’s mocktails. Juices made from tropical fruits were creatively crafted with unique recipes to preserve their refreshing flavors, leaving an unforgettable impression on international guests (Photo: Nguyễn Hoàng).
