LIFESTYLE

Four Vietnamese scientists have been listed in the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds 2015 by Thomson Reuters.

Thousands of people in Hanoi and HCM City flocked to the streets on December 24 to celebrate Christmas Eve.

The churches in Hanoi have completed the decorations to welcome Christmas.

Several architects have voiced concerns over the renovation of the Hanoi Children's Palace, saying that the renovation might change original design which has historical and cultural value.

People in Hanoi are increasingly embracing the festive period with more buying Christmas decorations for their homes.

Tourists will have a chance to see Japanese cherry blossoms when visiting Sapa in the northern province of Lao Cai.

Viet Nam's top swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien was named one of Asia's five best female swimmers by US based Swimswam magazine on Thursday.

Christine Ha, a vision-impaired woman who won the 2012 US MasterChef contest, motivated young Vietnamese, especially those with disabilities, to stand up and move ahead to achieve success in life when faced with problems and upheaval.

The first place award at the ASEAN Festival of Photos, Reportage and Documentary Film 2015 went to Vietnamese photographer and journalist, Trinh Thong Thien.

A Vietnamese teenager has won the first prize in a Russian competition for young pianists held in Moscow

Dalat City promises an exciting Flower Festival as the city awaits potentially 500,000 visitors.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has urged young Vietnamese talent to strive for success and promote the nation's precious traditions to make contributions to national construction and development.

Traditional festivals will be scored for the first time for their content, management as well as their compliance with the laws by state agencies and newspapers.

Vietnam gained encouraging achievements at the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in Brazil on August 5-18, heard a review meeting in Hanoi.

When the world's longest ocean race, the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race, visits Da Nang City's port in February, Nguyen Tran Minh An from Cam Le District will make a heroic return home as the city's first

A Vietnamese team won first prize and two team prizes at the Digital Campus WeCode 2015 coding contest held in Malaysia on December 6.

Two teams of Vietnamese university students have been recognized at the – 5th Virtual Design World Cup – for their innovative architecture, bridge and city designs using BIM/CIM &VR technologies.

The San Chi consider their worship books and pictures their most valuable assets. They use them in specific rites and prayers for every important event.

The Vietnam Department of Cultural Heritage reported that tug-of-war which is a common folk game across the entire world, had been recognised as a UNESCO intangible heritage.