Northwestern region steps up links for tourism development

Northwestern region steps up links for tourism development

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s northwestern region has significant potential for tourism with historical sites, distinctive ethnic minority cultures, and unspoiled nature. The best way to tap the potential of each province and locality,...
Vitality of Dien Bien today

Vitality of Dien Bien today

(VOVworld) – Public attention has turned lately to Dien Bien in northwest Vietnam. It was here that the historic Dien Bien Phu battle took place 60 years ago, putting an end...
Unity festival of Vietnamese ethnic groups

Unity festival of Vietnamese ethnic groups

(VOVworld) – The unique festivals of all the 54 ethnic groups across Vietnam have been held at the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on the outskirts of Hanoi. This...
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...
US demonstration against spying program

US demonstration against spying program

(VOVworld) - Protesters carried signs: "Stop Mass Spying," "Thank you, Edward Snowden" and "No secret courts” as they marched in Washington on Saturday to protest the U.S. government's online...
Recovery efforts after Wutip storm

Recovery efforts after Wutip storm

(VOVworld) – Tropical storm Wutip killed eight people, injured 199, and left 2 missing after it swept across the central province of Quang Binh
Communal house of the Cotu

Communal house of the Cotu

(VOVworld) – The communal house of the Cotu, called a Guol, is where traditional village festivals take place to celebrate new rice, a bumper crop and brotherhood
Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2013

Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2013

(VOVworld) – Hoi An is sparkling these days with colorful lanterns decorating every corner. Tranquil streets are now busy with activities of the 5th Quang Nam Heritage Festival. Tourists are greeted...
Vitality of Dai Phong

Vitality of Dai Phong

(VOVworld) – 50 years ago, Dai Phong cooperative in Phong Thuy commune, Quang Binh province was famous for being a leading model cooperative in the north. The cooperative twice received President Ho...
Concert kicks off European Days 2013

Concert kicks off European Days 2013

(VOVworld) – A performance involving the Munich Chamber Choir, the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theatre, and the Vietnam National Academy of Music opened the 2013 European Days in Hanoi on...
Vietnam always treasures relations with China

Vietnam always treasures relations with China

(VOVworld)-The Communist Party of Vietnam has sent a message of congratulations to the Communist Party of China on the occasion of its 18th national congress. The Vietnamese Party hoped that...
5.35 million foreigners visit Vietnam

5.35 million foreigners visit Vietnam

(VOVworld) - Vietnam welcomed 5.35 million foreign arrivals in the past ten months, a year-on-year increase of 11.2 percent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO)
Art exchange pays tribute to martyrs

Art exchange pays tribute to martyrs

(VOVworld) – Hanoi has hosted an art exchange called “Tribute to Martyrs” to mark the 65th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27
Free literacy for unfortunate children

Free literacy for unfortunate children

(VOVworld)-For many years, a small room of 15 square meters within the house of Culture of Tan Mai ward in Hanoi’s Hoang Mai district has become a familiar venue for some...