LIFESTYLE

Two captains from the Vietnamese Coast Guard were awarded “Brave Youth” badges for their active roles in dealing with Chinese ships in the East Sea.

Low-income households in Hanoi have been sharing tips to create an air-conditioner which costs only some USD9.5 to cope with the extreme summer heat.

A group of young people have compiled a collection of photographs showing a perspective of the East Sea through their eyes in order to draw attention to sovereignty issues.

The head monk of One-Pillar Pagoda has filed complaints that the repair process does not meet requirements.

Precious photos featuring life in Vietnam at the end of the 19th century by a French photographer are currently on display in Hanoi.

Many outdoor studios have opened in Hanoi as more and more people wish to take romantic photos.

Amid rising tensions in the East Sea, many Vietnamese have been choosing to spend their vacations at beaches and islands to express their love for the country.

Flappy Bird creator Nguyen Ha Dong has officially confirmed that his fortuitous and addictive “endless flapper” will be back in August with many new functions, including multiplayer.

Crowds of people have been flocking to Hanoi in order to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh for the occasion of his 124th birthday.

Three Vietnamese students will attend the Microsoft Office Specialist Word Championship 2014 (MOSWC) due to take place in California, the US, from July 27-30.

Three houses of President Ho Chi Minh neighbours have been restored to allow visitors a chance to get a better idea of Uncle Ho's childhood community.

In the final round of Robocon Vietnam 2014 held in Nha Trang city on the evening of May 11, the Lac Hong University team made a clean sweep, outperforming 32 other teams and winning all three top prizes.

Dinh Cau Night Market has been increasing in popularity among visitors to Phu Quoc Island, especially the eateries.

Beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, shown through 60 panorama photos, will be on display in an exhibition by photographers Thuy Hong and Nguyen Thinh.

A large parade was held on May 7 in Dien Bien Phu City to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory.

A young Vietnamese man who recently cycled 450 kilometres from Hanoi to visit General Giap’s tomb in Quang Binh Province plans to cycle around the world.

Designer Nguyen Cong Tri will launch his latest haute couture collection titled "The Purity of Water" at a show to be held in Vicenza, Italy, from May 8 to 11.

Thirty-two outstanding teams, chosen from 161 nationwide, will compete in the final round of the Robocon Vietnam 2014, from May 6-11.

Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, the Central Post Office is one of the city’s oldest buildings, an attractive destination for local and foreign visitors.