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Lac Hong University tops Robocon Vietnam 2017

The Lac Hong University’s LH - Lightning team successfully overcame 31 other competitors to become winner at the Robocon Vietnam 2017 final, which took place in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Hoi An welcomes the 10 millionth visitor

The local authorities of Hoi An Town will host an event to welcome the town's 10 millionth visitor on May 12.

Vietnamese scientist elected to Global Young Academy

A Vietnamese scientist has been elected to be a member of Global Young Academy, an organisation of the most outstanding young scientists from around the world.

Robocon Vietnam 2017 begins final round

The final round of the 2017 Robocon Vietnam contest, themed “The Landing Disks”, has kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Former tourism ambassador spends USD1 million for Cannes

The former tourism ambassador Ly Nha Ky revealed a USD1 million plan to promote HCM City tourism at the Cannes Film Festival.

Quang Nam Heritage Festival programme released

The 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival which will be held from June 9 -14 will feature various cultural and entertainment activities.

Vietnam’s unique markets

Aside from the usual markets, some markets in Vietnam dedicated to unique commodities including insects, rats and gems.

Hanoi bridge gets LED lighting system

Hanoi’s Nhat Tan will feature 1,100 sets of LED lighting.

HCM City opens jewellery streets

HCM City authorities have opened branded jewellery streets in District 5 in a bid to honour jewellers and attract tourists.

School girl wins USD204,500 scholarship

A school girl in Hanoi who achieved a maximum score of the US Scholastic Assessment Test has won a USD204,500 scholarship to study at a famous university in the US.

Young overseas intellectuals suggest development ideas

Many young Vietnamese intellectuals working in various fields in Switzerland shared their knowledge and gave suggestions on how to boost national development at a forum held in Geneva.

Hanoi’s famous temple applies dress code to visitors

Visitors who come to Ngoc Son Temple in inappropriate clothes can now be provided with a coat by the temple management board to ensure the dress code.

Submersible watercraft service launched in Nha Trang

A new entertainment and sea sports complex has opened on Hon Tam Island in Nha Trang Bay in Khanh Hoa Province.

11th grader invents robotic arm for disabled

The son of a motorbike repairman, an 11th grader in the central province of Quang Tri, has created a low-cost robotic arm for the disabled.

Fifty most influential Vietnamese women honoured by Forbes

Female faces in the list of the 50 most influential women in Vietnam in 2017, voted by Forbes Vietnam, have been honoured under the framework of the 2017 Women's Summit by Vietnam Forbes.