LIFESTYLE

After many students and employees left Hanoi, Danang and HCM City to return to their hometowns, the streets look empty and silent compared to the bustle of usual days.

Although Tet is a truly national holiday, there are a number of differences between the way it is celebrated in the North and in the South.

Sculptor Ker Tik from the Co Tu ethnic community in the central region has worked to make his community's culture shine beyond its locality.

Can Cau Market, in Lao Cai Province, is locally famous for preserving the cultural identities of several ethnic minority groups.

Located to Hanoi’s southeast, the traditional Bat Trang craft village is an ideal shopping destination for visitors on Tet holidays.

A young man is finishing his run from Hanoi to HCM City to raise awareness on the benefits of reading and to raise funds to set up book clubs at universities nationwide.

The Department of Industry and Trade of Hanoi has honoured 42 outstanding artisans, five traditional craft villages and many rural handicraft products in the city in 2013.

The Party and State will create all possible conditions for artists and scientists to utilise their creativity in creating work valuable to the country.

As Tet is nearing, Hanoi becomes more busy and exciting, with colourful decorations on streets.

Many rare and expensive kinds of animals, which were considered as specialties offered for Kings in the past, are now being displayed at Hanoi Spring Fair 2014 as Tet nears.

Flower traders from the Mekong Delta have been steering their boats towards various canals in HCM City to display their goods.

Scientists from Hanoi National University have announced the initial results of a scientific study of Vietnamese genes (also known as genomes) and how they compare with other races of the world.

Zodiac animal-shaped trees, especially the horse, for 2014, have been selling very well in the markets despite expensive prices.

Peach growers in Hanoi's Nhat Tan village are earning large profits taking pictures of young people who want to be photographed in front of flowers.

Vietnamese mathematicians Professor Phan Quoc Khanh and Professor Hoang Xuan Phu have been elected to the World Academy of Sciences.

The following is a list of some of the most typical snack foods that have become a part of winter in Hanoi.

These days, people and soldiers on Truong Sa Islands are busy making preparations for Tet.

This time of year cherry trees blossom in the Central Highlands city of Dalat, creating a beautiful scene.

Vung Tau province is not only renowned for its beautiful beaches, but also some of Vietnam’s best dog races hosted by the Lam Son Racecourse.