From Academia to the Asia-Pacific

From Academia to the Asia-Pacific

(VOVWORLD) - As COVID-19 keeps on devastating all countries around the globe, its impact can be felt in all economic sectors including education. Peter Mason, CEO of Cufa, an independent, secular, not-for-profit...
Vu Lan festival held online

Vu Lan festival held online

(VOVWORLD) - Because of the COVID-19 pandemic the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has asked its branches in provinces and cities to organize the Vu Lan Festival, also known as the filial piety ceremony...
Wednesday August 26, 2020

Wednesday August 26, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to remind you that our “What do you know about Vietnam?” contest will wrap up next Monday, August 31st, which means...
Hung Yen promotes sales of agricultural products

Hung Yen promotes sales of agricultural products

(VOVWORLD) - Hung Yen province has over the past several years increased trade promotion activities at festivals and trade fairs. This has given Hung Yen agricultural products a stronger foothold in...
Vietnam protects elephants

Vietnam protects elephants

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam used to have big herds of elephants, but over the past 4 decades the elephant population has declined 90%. Steps are now being taken to protect Vietnam’s...
Ramadan month of the Cham

Ramadan month of the Cham

(VOVWORLD) - Cham people in the Mekong delta province of An Giang live mostly in An Phú, TânChâu, and PhúTân district. They celebrate a month of Ramadan in September of the Islamic...
Wednesday August 5, 2020

Wednesday August 5, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - Our listeners sent words of encouragement to the people of Vietnam when they heard the news about COVID-19’s recurrence here
Moc Chau plateau, a refreshing retreat

Moc Chau plateau, a refreshing retreat

(VOVWORLD) - Moc Chau national tourist site in Son La province is a popular destination in Vietnam’s northern mountain region. Visitors are treated to vast green vistas, pure fresh air, strawberry gardens,...