LIFESTYLE

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.

The PM has just recognised 37 items as national treasures, including the "Em Thuy" painting and the Bronze Drum at Hung Kings' Temple.

Pham Tuan Huy, a 12th grade student, won the International Mathematics Olympic 2013, was named among seven of the most outstanding young citizens in HCM City.

A one-page-long story on lesbians received first prize at a writing contest for short stories on lesbian, gay, bi-gender and transgender (LGBT) issues.

The traditional royal ceremonies that took place during the Nguyen Dynasty have been re-introduced for Tourism Week in Hue Citadel.

The top 10 "most outstanding young citizens" were recently announced and awarded for their efforts and achievements.

Huong Canh pottery village in Vinh Phuc Province, which was famous for their products in the previous century, is nearly at the point of disappearing.

Many bird lovers in the foggy town of Sapa spend tens of millions of VND on luxury bird cages.

At the end of November, Nguyen Viet Hai and his friends drove 200km from Hanoi to Moc Chau District in the northern province of Son La to hike through the white blumea flower fields.

Quyen Do, a final year student from Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, Vietnam just won a design competition co-organised by Autodesk in cooperation with ASEANPrenuers - an ASEAN based student body.

A HCM City high-school student has won a quiz and essay contest about Canada organised by that country's embassy in Hanoi.

More than 1,500 archaeological objects have been discovered and excavated My Son Sanctuary during a 10-year restoration project.