Michelin-starred chef John Burton-Race has come to Vietnam to create meals with courses combining European and Vietnamese cuisines. The British chef has inspired a love for Vietnamese food with his exceptional dishes.
Vo Thi Hong, alias Bay Hong, is the first female farmer in Dong Thap Muoi (the Plain of Reeds) who was given the title of Labour Hero by the State in 1986 for her exemplary exploits in reclaiming the land for growing rice, making a contribution to turning it into a big granary of the country. She was then 36 years old.
Dam Thi Lan, a lecturer at the National University of Civil Engineering and director of BKEET Joint Stock Company, has fulfilled her desire by introducing her garbage incinerator BD-Anpha. Lan’s invention has won many domestic and foreign awards for its advantages in the disposal of solid garbage in Vietnam.
Having worked at the Thanh Hoa Nursing and Rehabilitation Central Hospital under a volunteer programme run by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) since March 2017, Dr. Iizuka Kazuhiro is known not only for his expert contributions but also for his creative inventions which help reduce costs for patients.
Having worked in diplomacy for 37 years and two terms as an ambassador to Austria and Representative of Vietnam at the UN office in Vienna, and Canada, Nguyen Thi Hoi - former Head of Department and Secretary General of National Commission for UNESCO of Vietnam left many imprints, contributing to the diplomatic outcomes of Vietnam.
Huynh Khanh Ly, whose parents are Vietnamese, was born and grew up in France. She has always been passionate about cooking and loves Vietnamese cuisine. In 2015, she became famous for winning Master Chef France 2015 with dishes of both French and Vietnamese tastes.
Eminent Physician, Dr. Nguyen Hong Ha who is the Deputy Director of the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases has been engaged in the treatment of infectious diseases for over 30 years. He has many times coped with dangerous “pandemics” to save the lives of patients.
Prof. Nguyen Dinh Dau has devoted his whole life to conducting research on Vietnam’s territory and collecting old maps about Vietnam’s sea and islands, including those drawn by the Vietnamese, Chinese and people from western countries.
On August 7, 2016 Vietnamese sports enthusiasts held their breath while watching Vietnamese marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Their happiness came when the 41-year-old marksman made his near-perfect final shot to secure a gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event, becoming the first Vietnamese to win an Olympic gold medal. To be this successful, few people know that Vinh did his utmost to overcome tremendous difficulties caused by his short-sightedness and heart problems.
