Zika virus may be more dangerous than initially thought

Zika virus may be more dangerous than initially thought

(VOVworld)- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced that Zika virus causes unborn babies’ deformities, including microcephaly. CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat said...
Vietnam attends charity bazaar in Japan

Vietnam attends charity bazaar in Japan

(VOVworld) - The 40th Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS) Charity Bazaar was held in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday. Ms. Komura, Head of the event’s organising board, said the annual charity...
Koreans’ celebration for Lunar New Year

Koreans’ celebration for Lunar New Year

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese people have been enjoying the first month of the Lunar New Year in bliss and joy. But in Korea, the land some 3000 km away from us to the north...
Zika epidemic prevention teams set up

Zika epidemic prevention teams set up

(VOVworld)- On Saturday, the Ministry of Health set up 8 teams to inspect Zika prevention and control in 16 cities and provinces. The teams will coordinate with Provincial People’s Committees...
4th ASEAN chief judges’ conference

4th ASEAN chief judges’ conference

(VOVworld) – The 4th conference of ASEAN Chief Judges opened in HCM City on Friday. Justice of the Supreme People's Court of Vietnam, Truong Hoa Binh, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, Uong...
Belgium tense following terror attacks

Belgium tense following terror attacks

(VOVworld)- Belgium and Europe in general are now tense following 3 terrorist bombings on March 22 at Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station in Brussels. 31 people died and 300...
Wednesday March 23, 2016

Wednesday March 23, 2016

(VOVworld) - Spring has arrived in northern Vietnam, bringing with it high humidity and drizzles. The average temperature in Hanoi ranges from 20 to 25 DC these days. This weather is...
Wednesday March 9, 2016

Wednesday March 9, 2016

(VOVworld) - The fever of spring and Tet, the Vnese Lunar New Year, has arrived. From February to April, Hanoi is humid and wet with frequent drizzles. The temperature ranges from 15...
Vietnam catches up with the world in organ transplants

Vietnam catches up with the world in organ transplants

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s medical sector has seen great progress over the years in the quality of its medical diagnosis and treatment, personnel qualifications, and application of advanced treatment technologies. VOV’s Van...
The long, hard fight against Zika

The long, hard fight against Zika

(VOVworld) - The head of the World Health Organization has warned of a long, difficult battle against the mosquito-borne Zika virus. During a visit to Brazil, Margaret Chan praised the Brazilian government...
Vietnamese Tet at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Vietnamese Tet at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

(VOVworld) - Folk games such as bamboo dance, tug of war, mud banger, and stilt walking, were recreated in a program called “Discovering Vietnamese Tet” at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology...
Four cases of Zika reported in the UK

Four cases of Zika reported in the UK

(VOVworld) - Four cases of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus associated with brain damaged babies in Latin America, have been discovered in the UK in the last six weeks, Public Health England (PHE...