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A Vietnamese eats 81 packs of instant noodles a year, surpassing Koreans

A Vietnamese eats 81 packs of instant noodles a year, surpassing Koreans

A recent report shows that the average Vietnamese consumed 81 packs of instant noodles last year, making the country the world's highest per capita consumer of instant noodles.
Da Nang residents stock up on food and life jackets as Storm Fengshen set to dump heavy rainfall

Da Nang residents stock up on food and life jackets as Storm Fengshen set to dump heavy rainfall

What are the most popular instant noodle brands in Southeast Asia?

What are the most popular instant noodle brands in Southeast Asia?

Which Southeast Asian country leads the world in instant noodle consumption per person?

Which Southeast Asian country leads the world in instant noodle consumption per person?

People in this Southeast Asian country slurp an average of 81 servings of instant noodles a year—about one every four days—according to the World Instant Noodles Association.
June 19, 2025 | 03:15 pm PT
Vietnamese instant noodles no longer subject to EU's increased food safety control

Vietnamese instant noodles no longer subject to EU's increased food safety control

Vietnam's instant noodles will be exempted from increased food safety control in the EU starting from July 2, as they have met related regulations.
June 12, 2024 | 09:53 pm PT
Chinese tourists in hot water for criticizing Malaysian food

Chinese tourists in hot water for criticizing Malaysian food

Videos of two Chinese tourists defaming Malaysian food have circulated widely on social media, sparking online outrage.
February 6, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
Is eating instant noodles for breakfast harmful?

Is eating instant noodles for breakfast harmful?

I love instant noodles, but many say they are not good for health because they contains huge amounts of fats, carbohydrates, and salt. Is this true? (Nhu, 26, Hanoi)
November 7, 2023 | 03:00 pm PT
Can eating instant noodles cause malnutrition?

Can eating instant noodles cause malnutrition?

My seven-year-old daughter often eats instant noodles for her meals. Can this cause her malnutrition? (Ngoc Nguyen, Phu Yen)
October 12, 2023 | 03:00 pm PT
Vietnamese eat instant noodles most frequently worldwide

Vietnamese eat instant noodles most frequently worldwide

The Vietnamese eat instant noodles more frequently than anyone in the world, with manufacturers eager to create new products to satisfy the country’s craving.
July 3, 2023 | 02:45 am PT
EU relaxes food safety regulation for Vietnamese instant noodles

EU relaxes food safety regulation for Vietnamese instant noodles

Vietnamese instant noodle products imported into the European Union (E.U.) market will not be required of certificates of food safety inspection issued by Vietnam’s authorized agencies from June 27.
June 11, 2023 | 08:09 pm PT
Taiwan sends back Vietnamese noodles for containing banned substance

Taiwan sends back Vietnamese noodles for containing banned substance

Taiwan has returned 1.44 tons of Vietnam’s Omachi instant noodles saying they contain high levels of carcinogenic ethylene oxide.
August 24, 2022 | 08:02 pm PT
South Korean noodles companies in Vietnam see sales boom

South Korean noodles companies in Vietnam see sales boom

As Vietnam continues to consume huge quantities of instant noodles, South Korean firms are taking advantage to become rising stars in the market.
August 22, 2022 | 05:06 pm PT
Food giants posts rising revenue from instant noodles

Food giants posts rising revenue from instant noodles

Food giants in Vietnam have seen increasing revenues from instant noodles, taking advantage of a large and growing market.
August 19, 2022 | 02:52 am PT
Japanese dried noodles becoming more and more popular in Vietnam

Japanese dried noodles becoming more and more popular in Vietnam

With Japanese dried noodles becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam, their sales are growing in double digits.
January 18, 2022 | 09:30 pm PT
Vietnam safe from recalled EU products: Japanese instant noodles maker

Vietnam safe from recalled EU products: Japanese instant noodles maker

Japanese instant noodles maker Acecook claims its products in Vietnam are safe after Ireland’s recall of some of its products over the presence of a banned substance.
August 28, 2021 | 10:39 pm PT
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