Results from a national competition for gifted high school students have revealed Hanoi had the largest number of winners.

A total of 13 Vietnamese nationals working in the country have been listed among the world's top scientists by research.com, a reputable scientist ranking website.

When accessing the App Store on March 6 local iPhone users were able to see a list of applications with the title of "Made by Vietnamese women”.

Female photographer Khanh Phan has been awarded the Grand Prize of US$15,000 in the SkyPixel Annual Photo & Video Contest for a photo themed “Floral Dress”.

Võ Văn Thưởng, Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat praised intellectuals, scientists, writers, and artists for their contributions to the country’s science, technology, health care, education-training, culture, and national defence.

The Cuban Association of Journalists presented the Felix Elmusa Medal – the highest honour of the organisation - to journalist and translator Vu Van Au in recognition of his contributions to the popularisation of information on Cuba’s social life

The Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI) has announced that, Pham Tuan Huy from Vietnam would be appointed as a Clay Research Fellow for a five-year period beginning from July 1.