Ha Long Carnival extravanganza

Ha Long Carnival extravanganza

(VOV) - The 2013 Ha Long Carnival opened on April 27 with an arts performance in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city which was attended by local...
Vietnam seeks sustainable poverty reduction

Vietnam seeks sustainable poverty reduction

(VOVworld) – The Prime Minister has approved the third phase of its socio-economic development program for especially disadvantaged communes of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam’s mountain regions, which is called...
‘Books change lives’

‘Books change lives’

(VOVworld) – Encouraging a book reading habit and promoting a reading culture for everyone, especially children, is one of the most important goals of this year’s Book and Reading Culture Festival....
Stamps help promote Vietnam’s image

Stamps help promote Vietnam’s image

(VOVworld)- As in many other countries, stamp collecting is a popular hobby in Vietnam. For philatelists, collecting stamps is not just a way to learn about history, culture and art, but...
Economy: FDI attraction to northern industrial zones

Economy: FDI attraction to northern industrial zones

(VOVworld) – Despite the global economic woes in recent years, foreign direct investment has remained in Northern provinces, especially in industrial zones. This means foreign investors have recognized potential opportunities for either...
Vietnam responds to Earth Day 2013

Vietnam responds to Earth Day 2013

(VOVworld)- The Vietnam Environmental Administration and the US Embassy held a campaign to call for an end to water pollution in response to Earth Day on April 22
US faces new challenges

US faces new challenges

(VOVworld) - The US was shocked by a twin bombing in Copley square in the centre of Boston city, where tens of thousands of people and athletes from 96 countries were attending a marathon...
Party leader visits Binh Phuoc province

Party leader visits Binh Phuoc province

(VOVworld) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong yesterday paid a working visit to the southern province of Binh Phuoc to inspect the implementation of resolutions adopted at the 11th National...
A play ground for history lovers

A play ground for history lovers

(VOVworld) - 2 months since its establishment, the voluntary club of Vietnam National Museum of History has attracted many young people. The club has become a bridge linking the public and...