Forest fires ravage central region

Forest fires ravage central region

(VOVWORLD) - Due to prolonged hot dry weather and strong winds, forest fires have been ravaging locations from Nghe An to Da Nang, as well as Phu Yen province, causing great losses to...
G20 Summit addresses global trade, environment

G20 Summit addresses global trade, environment

(VOVWORLD) - The G20 Summit of developed and emerging economies opened on Friday in Osaka, Japan, with protectionism on the rise despite global trade liberalization. During the 2-day summit, participants will discuss trade wars...
Wednesday June 26, 2019

Wednesday June 26, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - Many parts of the world are experiencing extreme hot weather. In Vietnam, the central and northern regions were sweltering in scorching heat with temperatures hitting more than 40 degrees Celsius...
Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

(VOVWORLD) - In the escalating trade war between the USA and China, ‘critical minerals’ and especially rare earth minerals (REM) have again become a prominent issue. This is because trace quantities of these...
Cape Town Minstrel Festival

Cape Town Minstrel Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as the Tweede Nuwe Jaar, or Second New Year, is a colorful parade in Cape Town, South Africa. It is as rich in history...
US ready to resume talks with North Korea

US ready to resume talks with North Korea

(VOVWORLD) - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday the U.S. was prepared to resume talks with North Korea “at a moment’s notice” if the North signaled it...
Meet VOV journalists with outstanding press works

Meet VOV journalists with outstanding press works

(VOVWORLD) -For the first time, Voice of Vietnam has won 2 A prizes at the National Press Awards of 2018, the highest award for outstanding journalistic works, honoring the authors who have produced the...
Wednesday June 19, 2019

Wednesday June 19, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - Bhaikan Hazarika of India emailed us on June 10th to say that she listened to VOVworld’s program with great interest: “I really appreciate your fantastic program. I listened to the “Colorful Vietnam...