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.

Happy New Year: Happy, healthy new you!

Whether you celebrate the New Year on the 1st January or later for the Lunar New Year they both share the same purpose, to reflect on the past year and consider self development and positive change for the incoming year. Health is often an important part of the New Year with many of us wishing for a happy and healthy New Year for ourselves, friends and family. There are positive steps that you can take to look after your health this year.

Bank lending rates expected to fall in the new year

A report by securities firm SSI on the financial and monetary market says deposit interest rates are likely to be cut by 0.5- 1 percentage point this year, and lending interest rates would also be cut by at least 0.5 percentage points as required by the Government.

Sleep and the importance of ritual routine Quality sleep in sufficient quantity supports a child's learning and is important for its growth. Even for school-aged children, the routine before bedtime is important to help them fall asleep.

To-your-health: Raise awareness about AIDS

AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. Once HIV infection develops into AIDS, infections and cancer pose a greater risk.

To-your-health: Sleep: effects on development and behavior

Quality sleep promotes child development and helps with learning.  Conversely, not getting enough sleep can affect your health, as well as affect your memory, logical reasoning, behavior and ability to control your emotions.

Food safety and sustainability play key role in food and beverage sector: experts Actions for sustainability and better food safety management were highlighted at the Viet Nam food and beverage forum 2019 in Hà Nội on Monday.

Central bank brings cheer to businesses ahead of festive season with rate cuts The central bank’s decision to lower the interest rates by 0.2-0.5 percentage points on November 19 is a happy augury for businesses.

To-your-health: Understanding Dengue fever Dengue fever is a flu-like illness caused by one of the serotypes (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 or DEN-4) from the Flaviviridae family, and is transmitted by a female mosquito from the Aedes aegypti species. Persons who harbour the virus may or may not be symptomatic with most cases being mild and resolving on their own.

Social worker arrested for alleged child molestation

HCM City Police announced on Monday they have launched legal proceedings against Nguyễn Tiến Dũng, a social worker from HCM City’s Social Support Centre, for allegedly molesting teenagers living at the centre.