Nations condemn attack on Burkina Faso hotel

Nations condemn attack on Burkina Faso hotel

(VOVworld) - Gilles Thibault, France's ambassador to Burkina Faso, said 27 were dead while 150 hostages of 18 nationalities have been rescued from the attack on Splendid Hotel in Burkina...
Vietnam records stable population in 2015

Vietnam records stable population in 2015

(VOVworld) - Vietnam’s population has remained stable and yet to surpass 92 million people, heard a conference on Thursday reviewing last year’s outcomes related to population and family planning
Kite festival rings in New Year

Kite festival rings in New Year

(VOVworld) - An art kite festival was held in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on January 1 to celebrate the New Year 2016
US’ Missouri state ravaged by floods and earthquake

US’ Missouri state ravaged by floods and earthquake

(VOVworld) – Missouri residents struggled through a fourth straight day of storms on Tuesday, fighting rising floodwaters that inundated homes, forced evacuations and closed highways and even part of the Mississippi...
The Khmer in Vietnam

The Khmer in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has 1.3 million Khmer people living in the southern provinces of Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, Kien Giang, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Can Tho, and Vinh Long. The Khmer do farm work, fish,...
Nguyen Kings historical records displayed

Nguyen Kings historical records displayed

(VOVworld)- An exhibition featuring woodblocks and official administrative papers of the Nguyen Kings has opened in Hanoi. The exhibition is part of activities to honor Vietnam’s documentary heritage...
10 culture, sports, and tourism events of 2015

10 culture, sports, and tourism events of 2015

(VOVworld) – 150 reporters will select the top 10 culture, sports, and tourism events of 2015. The organizing board, the Culture newspaper, has recommended 15 events including UNESCO’s recognition...
Culture of HCM City reflected in art

Culture of HCM City reflected in art

(VOVworld) - A photo exhibition of the beauty and lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh City, taken by veteran photographer Phan Tam Thai, is opening at the city's Photography Association