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Vietnamese professor honoured with international prestigious math prize

Vietnamese Professor, Dr. Pham Hoang Hiep has been awarded with the 2019 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP).

PM attends opening ceremony of Ca Mau Culture & Tourism Week

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the opening ceremony of Ca Mau Culture and Tourism Week on Tuesday evening.

Tour to world's largest cave of Son Doong to run until 2030

Authorities of the central province of Quang Binh have allowed tours to the world's largest cave of Son Doong to be continued until the end of 2030.

Vietnamese Talent Awards winner continues reaping international prizes

The first prize winner of the Vietnamese Talent Awards 2019 has won a gold medal at a scientific and technology invention fair held in South Korea.

Hanoi peach growers preparing for Tet

Growers in Hanoi are busy taking care of peach trees for the coming Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday.

Christmas atmosphere on Hang Ma Street

As Christmas nears, colourful decorations have already been sold at various shops and stores along Hang Ma Street in Hanoi.

Catfish dishes promoted at Can Tho travel mart

Up to 30 dishes made from a 30-kilo catfish were introduced at Vietnam International Travel Mart – Can Tho.

Vietnam ranks well in Mastercard's Women Entrepreneurs Index 2019

Vietnam among top 20 in supportive entrepreneurial conditions for women, according to Mastercard index.

Vietnamese scientists listed as WoS Highly Cited Researchers

Two Vietnamese scientists have been selected to the list of 2019 Highly Cited Researchers according to the Web of Science.

Global forum of young Vietnamese intellectuals slated for late November

The second Global Young Vietnamese Intellectual Forum will take place in Hanoi from November 26-28, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCM CYU) announced on November 21.

Visitors to enjoy free entrance to Hoi An Old Town

Hoi An will open free to visitors on December 4 as part of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition as a world heritage site.

Hoi An to pilot e-ticket systems at local tourist sites

Hoi An authorities have approved a VND5.7bn (USD246,000) e-ticket system for entry into the old town.

Vingroup Chairman listed among world’s 50 theme park influencers

Chairman of Vingroup Pham Nhat Vuong has been named among the top 50 theme park influencers in the world for his innovation and creativity in the global theme park industry in 2019.

KOVA Awards 2019 presented to 150 collectives and individuals

As many as 150 individuals and collectives who have made great contributions to the community were honoured at the 17th KOVA Awards at a ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 16.

The power of digital transformation featured at Vietnamese Talent Awards 2019

Dozens of outstanding inventions in IT, sciences and technologies, medicine and the environment were honoured at the Vietnamese Talent Awards 2019 held in Hanoi on November 15.

Vietnamese Talent Awards 2019 to honour outstanding inventions

Dozens of outstanding inventions in IT, sciences and technologies, medicine and environment will be honoured at the Vietnamese Talent Awards 2019 which will be held this evening, November 15, in Hanoi.

Vietnam wins three ASOCIO awards for 2019

Three representatives of Vietnam won ICT awards for 2019 of the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO), according to the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA).

Hung Yen village offers peaceful weekend getaway

Lying just 30 kilometres east of Hanoi, Nom Village in Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province retains its image as a traditional village typical of the Red River Delta region.

Dong Ngac, one of Hanoi’s oldest villages

Dong Ngac is one of few villages in Hanoi which have still kept its cultural features and historical architecture despite the impacts of rapid urbanisation.