Pia cake, a specialty of Soc Trang

Pia cake, a specialty of Soc Trang

(VOVWORLD) - Coming to Soc Trang province, tourists not only visit Khmer ethnic people’s ancient pagodas or take part in bustling festivals, but also enjoy specialties of the three local ethnic groups of Kinh, Chinese...
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...
Costumes of Mong women in Ha Giang

Costumes of Mong women in Ha Giang

(VOVWORLD) - Language, writing, and costumes are important identifications to differentiate Vietnam’s ethnic groups. The Mong group in Ha Giang province has 4 branches: White Mong, Blue Flower Mong, Red Flower Mong, and...
Smoked salmon tarator

Smoked salmon tarator

(VOVWORLD) - Salmon from Australia, combined with tarator, a sauce of Middle Eastern origin, creates an amazing dish prepared by Australian chef Adam Liaw
West Lake's hidden treasures

West Lake's hidden treasures

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has the capital city’s largest lake called Ho Tay or West Lake. This huge lake has a circumference of 17 kilometers. Just 15 minutes from...
Picturesque giant sand dunes in Quy Nhon

Picturesque giant sand dunes in Quy Nhon

(VOVWORLD) - The golden sand dunes of Phuong Mai peninsula in Quy Nhon city are the ideal place for travelers to enjoy activities such as sand sliding this summer
Move over Hanoi Hannah … meet Havana Hannah

Move over Hanoi Hannah … meet Havana Hannah

(VOVWORLD) - On a summer morning just before Vietnam’s Reunification Day, April 30, an elderly American lady showed up at VOV’s office. All we knew about her was that she used to...
24/05/2019

24/05/2019

Highlights: - Short up-dates on what’s happening in Vietnam and beyond during the week - 7 cool cafes to escape the heat - Vietnam's best outdoor activities - “Ooooh so that’s...
 Boiled pork wrapped in rice paper

Boiled pork wrapped in rice paper

(VOVWORLD) - During this scorching summer, it’s quite uncomfortable to cook over a hot stove. But you still deserve to eat well, right? To that end, we're here to save...
02/05/2019

02/05/2019

Highlights: - A brief introduction of war pigeon and their tales of lifesaving bravery - The scents that bring memories back scientists have recently found - Technological inventions that can save lives: firevase & Hövding helmet...