Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 30: Vietnamese square sticky rice cake Are you all set for Tết? And more importantly, have you prepared your bánh chưng yet? It's a traditional dish for the Lunar New Year. We speak to those in the know to learn all about this holiday delicacy.

Adapting to Life in Hà Nội

There are at least three more challenging factors that can take them mental/emotional toll upon the first time visitor/resident of Hà Nội.

Ministry eyes tightening corporate bond issuance amid market’s overheating

The Ministry of Finance will tighten regulations over corporate bond issuance because of an overheating market to protect investors and prevent risks which might arise from the abuse of this capital raising channel.

PM asks Central Economic Committee to adopt innovative thinking Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the Communist Party of Việt Nam's Central Economics Committee (CEC) to develop an innovative economic mindset.

Wolf puppies play fetch too, scientists find It's a game familiar to most people: you throw an object a short distance, and wait as your joyful canine companion leaps to intercept and return the missile, encouraged by words of praise or a pat on the head.

PM urges better coordination in managing State capital

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc urged better coordination between the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) and ministries, sectors and corporations to avoid delays in key tasks.

Economists warn GDP growth target a challenge Việt Nam's economy experienced good economic results in 2019, but it will be a challenge to repeat the strong growth this year.

Hospitals create a joyous Tết for patients

Many hospitals in HCM City are carrying out programmes to help their patients enjoy the Lunar New Year season, or Tết, which falls this year on January 25. 

Gods go with the flow

In one of Tet's most well-known traditions, people will be releasing carp into ponds, lakes and rivers across the country, hoping that the Kitchen Gods deliver good news to the Jade Emperor. Have you made a splash yet?

Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan make progress but delay deadline in dam row Ethiopia made progress with Egypt and Sudan in US-brokered talks in easing concerns over a hotly contested mega-dam on the Nile, with a tentative agreement to fill it only during the rainy season.