LIFESTYLE

Youth share perspectives on transforming education

A group of Vietnamese young people today gathered in Dong Van town, Ha Giang province to discuss, share their perspectives and have their voices heard on transforming education at a policy dialogue held in Ha Giang.

Short films about Hanoi to be screened on CNN

Fifteen short films about Hanoi will be broadcasted on the US’s Cable News Network to promote the Vietnamese capital.

Silk, brocade festival to be held in Hoi An

A silk and brocade festival will take place in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, and is expected to attract dozens of artisans from inside and outside country.

Ha Long Bay to be promoted in World Yacht Race

The northern province of Quang Ninh will set up a team to compete at the Clipper 2019-2020 World Yacht Race, aiming to promote the local tourism, particularly the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay.

Giant sculptural relief to be built on Binh Dinh mountain

Binh Dinh Province will build a giant sculptural relief about the mythical history of the Vietnamese people on a local mountain in Quy Nhon City.

Vietnamese teenagers conclude friendship trip to Japan

Twelve outstanding Vietnamese teenagers on August 4 concluded their friendship trip to Japan, which was organised by the Japanese-based conglomerate Kyocera Group.

Reservoir attracts tourists with raw beauty

A hydropower reservoir is becoming a popular tourist destination in Tuyen Quang Province thanks to the limestone in the middle of the reservoir.

Binh Dinh to hold int’l traditional martial arts festival

The 7th international festival of Vietnamese traditional martial arts is scheduled to be held in Quy Nhon City in the southern central province of Binh Dinh in August.

Hanoian releases north-south motorbike tour photo collection

A young man in Hanoi has launched a photo collection following his tour by motorbike to 42 cities and provinces across the country.

Hanoi railway becomes tourist destination despite dangers

A railway section which runs through a densely-populated area in Hanoi has continued to lure foreign visitors who want to experience daily life on the rail tracks.

Hoi An to create France-Vietnam cultural venue

Authorities in Hoi An have worked with French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Vincent Floreani about the restoration of French buildings in the area.

The Vietnamese Talent Awards maintains tough but fair reputation

The Vietnamese Talent Awards will host their 15th anniversary this year.

Haiphong student honoured for international maths prize

Authorities in the northern city of Haihong have awarded VND500 million (USD21,739) to a local student who won the gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2019.

Vietnam-Russia Youth Forum opens in Hanoi

Vietnamese and Russian youngsters are gathering at a forum that opened in Hanoi on July 23 night.

Beach hustle: Thousands pack popular Vietnam shore

Thousands of daytrippers jostled for selfie space and elbowed their way to the sea at a popular north Vietnam beach over the weekend, with extra vigilant lifeguards watching worriedly over the summer surge.

HCM City weekly antique market

The weekly market on No Trang Long Street, HCM City, only opens on the weekends with many old and antique items sold at good prices.

Two Vietnamese among top 100 scientists in Asia

Prof. Dr Nguyen Thanh Liem and Dr Nguyen Thi Hiep have been named in a list of the top 100 scientists in Asia recently released by Singapore’s Asian Scientist magazine.