LIFESTYLE

Vietnamese-American wins honorable astrophysics, astronomy prizes

The Shaw Prize and the Kavli Prize have both gone to Dr Jane X. Luu, a senior Vietnamese-American scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory, and her colleagues.

HCM City makes plans to preserve Cho Lon

Authorities in HCM City are considering a project to preserve Cho Lon, known as China town, in order to build it up as a tourist attraction.

Foreign arrivals on the rise

Vietnam will likely receive a record number of foreign tourists and foreign-currency turnover this year, according to a report.

A glance back to the past in Bich Dong

With the country’s second most beautiful cave, Bich Dong Temple in Hoa Lu Commune, Ninh Binh Province is a must for tourists to the area located 200 kilometres to the southeast of Hanoi.

Go into the wild at Hon Thi Island

Hon Thi Island is on the way to Nha Phu Lagoon for tourists who are visiting Nha Trang but if you bypass this little gem you are missing out.

A rural market amid Hanoi

Thanh Nhan market in Soc Son district, Hanoi, still preserves features of rural markets in the past.

Breathtaking beauty of Ba Na Hills at the dawn

Danang's Ba Na Hills is a spot of fascinating beauty, especially in early morning.

Vietnamese Talents Awards 2012 launched in HCM City

The organising board of Vietnamese Talents Awards 2012 held a launching ceremony in HCM City.

Lotus blossoms on West Lake

Every year, when the lotus season comes West Lake is alive with people bustling about very early in the morning.

Vietnamese students win first prize at international science fair

The Vietnamese team was presented with the first prize of the electrical and mechanical category at ISEF 2012.

American Vietnamese students win big at science fair

Three American Vietnamese students were presented with six special awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair 2012 held in the US.

Vietnamese students compete in international science fair in US

Three Vietnamese students are attending the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held this year in Pennsylvania.

In the Valley of Love

Among well-known tourist attractions in Dalat City, the Valley of Love appeals to abundant arrivals thanks to its romantic landscapes.

Newly-revealed beauty of Thien Duong Cave

Thien Duong (Heaven) Cave is an attractive destination thanks to its magical and mysterious formations.

Vietnamese Talents Awards honours innovators

Vietnamese Talents Awards 2012 was launched by Pham Huy Hoan, Editor in Chief of Dantri/DTiNews.

Vietnamese American astrophysicist wins French noble award

Professor Trinh Xuan Thuan, a Vietnamese American writer and astrophysicist, has won this year’s Cino Del Duca World Prize.

Graduates to become vice chairs

As many as 559 university graduates from 20 provinces have been selected and trained to become communal vice chairman in 62 poor districts in a bid to foster development of rural communities.

Gaze down at Nha Trang from a hot-air balloon

Hot-air balloon trips have been launched for tourists to Nha Trang City, allowing tourists to take a panoramic view of the city from a height of 150 metres.