Hanoi, April 28 -- The spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly, received the spouse of visiting Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, Ishiba Yoshiko, in Hanoi on April 27, together taking part in a hands-on experience of making 'banh com' - the capital city's traditional green dessert made from green sticky rice and mung beans. Extending a heartfelt welcome to Ishiba on her first visit to Vietnam, Ly expressed her hope that she would enjoy many memorable experiences during her stay, thereby deepening her understanding of the country as well as its culture and people. Ishiba spoke of her profound impressions of the country, praising its natural beauty and the warmth and hospitality of its people. She expressed her wish fo...