Running race fights cancer

A charity running competition entitled Run Against Cancer, aiming to support cancer patients will be held on Sunday at Thống Nhất Park.

Greek national library begins 10-million euro move

Greece's national library on Tuesday said a 10-million-euro relocation to new facilities, designed by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano, had begun this month and is expected to take three months.

Truck damages Peru’s ancient Nazca lines

Peru’s ancient Nazca lines were damaged when a driver accidentally plowed his cargo truck into the fragile archaeological site in the desert, officials said on Tuesday.

Children’s book inspires art installation

An ongoing art exhibition, which dedicates to the most well-known Vietnamese children’s book Dế Mèn Phiêu Lưu Ký (Adventures of a Cricket) by late writer Tô Hoài, has amazed not only children but also adult visitors.

Folk art on show in Đà Nẵng

A collection of 62 paintings will be displayed at an exhibition of Vietnamese traditional folk art at Đà Nẵng’s Fine Arts Museum from Thursday until February 25.

Yeast infection - do you need to see a doctor?

Vaginal yeast infections are a common problem in women and one of the most common causes of vulvovaginal itching and discharge. This type of infection is caused by a fungus called "Candida" therefore “vulvovaginal candidiasis” is the term we (doctors) use instead. Candida species are part of the normal vaginal flora of approximately 25 per cent of women.

Foodwise: Cellophane noodles are great for New Year

As Tết approaches, a group of gourmets from Hà Nội is visiting the northern province of Cao Bằng to seek the best miến dong (canna vermicelli) to make cellophane noodles. The rhizomes of the plant are full of starch.

Hùng kings to be honoured in Phú Thọ

The annual pilgrimage festival honouring the Vietnamese people’s ancestors, the Hùng kings, will be held in the northern province of Phú Thọ between April 21 and 25, 2018.

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