Mong ethnic group in Vietnam

Mong ethnic group in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – The Mong are one of the most populous ethnic groups in Vietnam. They live mostly in the mountains, 1,000 meters above sea level, in the northern region, in Thanh Hoa...
Cow market in Meo Vac

Cow market in Meo Vac

(VOVworld) – The northernmost province of Ha Giang continues to mesmerize visitors not only for its imposing stone plateaus but also because of the unique market displays by the local ethnic groups. The cow...
Vietnam tightens precautions against A/H7N9

Vietnam tightens precautions against A/H7N9

(VOVworld) – The Department of Animal Health has collected samples at border areas and local markets to test for the bird flu A/H5N1 and prevent the A/H7N9 influenza from...
Syrian army, opposition agree to new Damascus truce

Syrian army, opposition agree to new Damascus truce

(VOVworld) - Syria’s army and rebels have agreed to local truces at key flashpoints around Damascus. In the southern suburb of Babila, people saw opposition fighters and soldiers, all armed, in conversation, which would have been...
Giving lucky money during Tet - Li xi custom

Giving lucky money during Tet - Li xi custom

(VOVworld) - The Lunar New Year festival (Tet) is a typical cultural feature of most Asian countries, including Vietnam. This is Vietnam’s biggest holiday, associated with a range of traditions and customs...
Returning to Asia with challenges

Returning to Asia with challenges

(VOVworld)- US Secretary of State John Kerry began a 4-day tour of to Asia on Thursday. This is the 5th time Kerry visited Asia since he became US Secretary of State a...
A cozy Tet in Truong Sa island

A cozy Tet in Truong Sa island

(VOVworld) – Lunar New Year, the year of the horse, is approaching. Soldiers and military staff in the island district of Truong Sa or Spratly Archipelago, Khanh Hoa province, are busy...
Spring festivals underway across Vietnam

Spring festivals underway across Vietnam

(VOVworld)- A boat racing festival opened in Hong Linh township, Ha Tinh province on Sunday. The annual festival is also an opportunity for people to pay gratitude to the God for...