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Banh it tran: A culinary tradition from central Vietnam
Banh it tran, known as Vietnamese sticky rice dumpling, is a delightful dish that perfectly balances soft, chewy dough with a rich, savory filling.
Nha Trang’s delight: The enchanting mango cake
Mangoes are a staple fruit in Khanh Hoa Province, and during the harvest season, locals turn these ripe fruits into the beloved mango cake.
Corporate bond sales surge 2.6 times in Jan-Jul
Vietnam saw 174 private placements of corporate bond issues totaling VND161.5 trillion in the first seven months of the year, a 2.6-fold increase over the same period last year, showed data from the Ministry of Finance.
A twist on banh beo
Residents in Binh Duong Province have creatively transformed the simple banh beo (bloating fern-shaped rice cake) into banh beo bi (bloating fern-shaped cake served with shredded pork skin) with a unique flavor.
Banh mi kep kem: A taste of childhood memories
Banh mi kep kem (ice cream sandwiches) is a beloved childhood snack for many Vietnamese, blending seemingly unrelated ingredients into a delightful treat that has been a part of daily life for generations.
Birth rate continues declining in HCM City
The average fertility rate per woman of childbearing age in Ho Chi Minh City has decreased to 1.32 from last year’s 1.42, the HCM City Department of Health said on July 8.
Vietnam revises import tariffs under ASEAN-Korea trade agreement
The Government of Vietnam has issued a decree to revise import tariffs under the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) in the 2022-2027 period.
AI future conference set for July 12 in HCM City
A major conference on the future of AI for tech experts, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 12, where the full potential of AI-related technologies in revolutionizing how we work and live will be unveiled through multiple presentations and discussions.
IFC supports SeABank to issue Vietnam’s first blue bond
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a US$150-million financing package to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) to boost a viable blue finance market, foster green bonds, and support smaller businesses.
Xoi xeo: A popular dish for breakfast in Hanoi
Xoi xeo, a traditional Vietnamese breakfast dish, offers a nutritious, affordable, and widely available morning meal option.