Phu Vinh Bamboo and Rattan Village

Phu Vinh Bamboo and Rattan Village

(VOVWORLD) - 417-year-old Phu Vinh village in Chuong My District, 25km west of the center of Hanoi, is famous for its sophisticated bamboo and rattan products
Poor Americans to be hurt by new healthcare bill

Poor Americans to be hurt by new healthcare bill

(VOVWORLD) - The US House of Representatives just passed a new healthcare bill proposed by the Trump administration to replace the Affordable Care Act – popularly known as Obamacare – created by the previous administration....
Buddha’s birthday inspires charity work

Buddha’s birthday inspires charity work

(VOVWORLD) -More than 10 million Buddhist followers across Vietnam are celebrating Lord Buddha’s birthday which falls on the 15th of the 4th lunar month. Traditional rituals, including Buddha bathing, incense offering...
Russia celebrates 72nd Victory Day

Russia celebrates 72nd Victory Day

(VOVWORLD) – Russia showed off its military strength as tanks rolled through Moscow’s Red Square while fighter jets and bombers flew overhead in preparation for the annual Victory Day parade. For...
Urgent need to develop private economy

Urgent need to develop private economy

(VOVWORLD) - High on the agenda of the on-going 5th session of the Party Central Committee is economic development, particularly of the private economic sector
Van Lam embroidery and lace village

Van Lam embroidery and lace village

(VOVWORLD) - Van Lam village in Ninh Binh province is one of the most famous embroidery craft villages in Vietnam. Its products are popular with consumers here and abroad
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

(VOVWORLD) -This week,as usual, we received several interesting letters and emails from our listeners around the world. These messages encourage us to continue our shortwave broadcasts and improve our...
China compiles its own encyclopedia

China compiles its own encyclopedia

(VOVWORLD) - China’s version of Wikipedia entitled “Chinese Encyclopedia” will make its official debut next year. It involves tens of thousands of scholars and researchers of Chinese studies and aims to...
Wednesday April 26, 2017

Wednesday April 26, 2017

(VOVworld) - Summer is coming around and it’s getting hotter in the northern part of Vietnam. The average temperature now ranges from 25 to 30DC. I enjoy this pleasant weather
More incentives for workers

More incentives for workers

(VOVworld)-Vietnam is celebrating Workers’ Month to mark Labor Day, May 1. Last Saturday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a dialogue with workers in the central economic region