Bill Gates cancels his planned dinner in a Hoi An rice field at the last minute.

Tourists strolling through Hoi An on the afternoon of March 5th - Photo: BD

"According to the plan, billionaire Bill Gates' delegation will be enjoying a meal at a restaurant in the rice paddies of Hoi An. Reservations have been made totaling hundreds of millions of Vietnamese dong."

The company requested a foreign chef, a "master chef" specializing in the cuisine of Hoi An's old town.

Billionaire Bill Gates (second from left) in India - Photo: Facebook of the person.

However, the restaurant owner offered to treat the billionaire to the finest dishes, while also sharing stories about Vietnamese cuisine, farming, and culture.

"On March 5th, members of the billionaire's entourage arrived at the restaurant to make arrangements and check everything. The restaurant had also prepared the tables, waiting for guests to arrive, but at 3 PM, the plan was canceled," a source close to Tuoi Tre Online revealed.

The reporter contacted the restaurant owner but received no response.

Still eagerly awaiting the arrival of the American billionaire in Hoi An, on March 5th, a large number of reporters, locals, and tourists gathered in the ancient town to wait. However, by late night, there was still no news of the delegation.

Information regarding the visit of billionaire Bill Gates' delegation to Hoi An has also attracted the attention of Quang Nam province leaders. Provincial leaders have requested Hoi An city to contact and verify the information so that if the delegation visits the ancient town, appropriate measures can be taken to welcome them and demonstrate hospitality.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bill-gates-huy-ke-hoach-dung-bua-tren-canh-dong-hoi-an-vao-phut-chot-20240306095031673.htm