Increasing the number of female deputies

Increasing the number of female deputies

(VOVworld) – The percentage of female deputies in the National Assembly is 24.4%. It’s lower in People’s Councils at all levels. Vietnam is targeting to increase the rate...
The Vietnamese Bamboo Flute

The Vietnamese Bamboo Flute

(VOVworld) - The Vietnamese bamboo flute has long been one of the most popular wind instruments, containing the essence of Vietnamese music. The moody sound it produces has signified the spiritual life of...
 5-tone musical instrument of the Khmer

5-tone musical instrument of the Khmer

(VOVworld) – The Khmer in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have inherited Angkor culture with influences from the local wet rice civilization and Chinese and Cham ethnic groups
Foreign investors eye local market

Foreign investors eye local market

(VOVworld) - Several foreign businesses are attentive to recent developments and want to shift their investments into Vietnam as they see big opportunities of big Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Free Trade Agreements...
Vietnam invests in improving productivity

Vietnam invests in improving productivity

(VOVworld)- In the context of Vietnam’s extensive international integration in 2016, the Vietnamese government is paying special attention to improving the national competitive edge and people’s living standards. Vietnam has investment...
Mai Dong wrestling village in spring

Mai Dong wrestling village in spring

(VOVworld) – The traditional wrestling festival of Mai Dong Village in Hanoi’s Hoang Mai district often takes place from the 4th to the 7th of the first lunar month....
Vietnam’s FDI to increase in 2016

Vietnam’s FDI to increase in 2016

(VOVworld)- Vietnam expects to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2016 following the signing of multiple new-generation free trade agreements, especially the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement
Vietnam improves human resources to join ASEAN Community

Vietnam improves human resources to join ASEAN Community

(VOVworld)- After Vietnam joined the ASEAN Community, Vietnamese labours in 8 professions including doctors, dentists, nurses, accountants, surveyors, architects, engineers and tourism professionals are allowed to be employed freely within...
Thu Sy Fish-Pot Making Village

Thu Sy Fish-Pot Making Village

(VOVworld) - About 60 km from Hanoi, Thu Sy commune in Hung Yen province is famous for its local traditional job of weaving fish pots. This is a major source of income of the...
Ngo junk race of the Khmer in Soc Trang

Ngo junk race of the Khmer in Soc Trang

(VOVworld) – The Khmer in southern Vietnam race Ngo junks as part of the Ooc Om Bok festival to worship the Moon on the 10th lunar month. It’s a typical...
Vietnamese education prepares for ASEAN integration

Vietnamese education prepares for ASEAN integration

(VOVworld) – The ASEAN Economic Community will be officially established at the end of this month. Pursuant to signed agreements, ASEAN member countries will accept each other’s qualifications. In other words,...