LIFESTYLE

Pham Nhat Vuong has become the first Vietnamese billionaire to enter the list of world’s richest individuals, with total assets of US$1.5 billion as estimated in March 2013.

In the culinary world the term fusion has come to have a less than positive connotation. One such example of this is the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has presented the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award to Doctor of Science Nguyen The Hoang from 108 Military Hospital, announced the Germany Embassy in Vietnam.

During this season Sapa becomes more attractive to visitors for its mystic, cloud-shrouded scenery.

Two Vietnamese students in the New South Wales State of Australia received the certificates of merit from the governor for their outstanding study record on February 28.

Yen Tu Mountain’s beauty is in the harmony between imposing mounts and ancient pagodas and temples, making tourists relax after trekking sloping roads.

Madame Ton Nu Thi Ninh has received France’s most notable order for her outstanding contributions.

Two Vietnamese circus artists from the HCM City Circus Federation won the silver medal at the four-day Figueres International Circus Festival.

Tay Giang District in the central province of Quang Nam can be said to be a new tourism find in Vietnam.

Huong Quang Pagoda, in HCM City, holds free boat trips for Buddhists on the Saigon River every Sunday.

Christine Ha, who won the crown in hit-TV series US MasterChef claims that passion for food was what allowed her to sweep the prize.

A Pa Then fire dancing festival has just been held in the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi.

Nguyen Van De is considered an extraordinary man in his native Vinh Hung Commune in Phu Loc District for doing things considered difficult even for someone without any disability.

Vo Trong Nghia's Stacking Green House has been awarded Building of the Year 2012 by the American magazine Archdaily.

Phuoc Tich Village in Thua Thien-Hue Province has retained the features of a 500-year old Vietnamese village.

The ancient city of Hoi An is not only famous for its harmonious relationship between history, culture, architecture, land and people but also for its beautiful green trees.

A Vietnamese photographer has won first prize in the Contemporary Issues Stories category of the World Press Photo Contest 2012.

The 6th buffalo fighting festival was held in Son La province, drawing a large crowd of both locals and visitors.

The Lo Lo ethnic minority group’s ancestral worship was recently recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.