Festival of Lights in Lyon – the magic colors

Festival of Lights in Lyon – the magic colors

(VOVworld) - When it comes to festivals, people often think of lively music, games, or parties. But the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, happens in a silent and peaceful atmosphere. It’s where you...
The Sacred Last Meal of The Year

The Sacred Last Meal of The Year

(VOVworld) - The last day of the lunar year is very important to Vietnamese people. The feast eaten in the evening of this sacred day tends to be more abundant and elaborate than...
Zika virus has yet to enter Vietnam

Zika virus has yet to enter Vietnam

(VOVworld)- No mosquito-borne Zika virus case has been reported within Vietnam so far this year, as samples collected are confirmed by labs as negative for the virus
EU facing threat of holy war

EU facing threat of holy war

(VOVworld) - Three bomb attacks in Brussels this week made tragically real the threat from a new generation of IS (Islamic State) jihadist extremism. The IS has claimed responsibility for the...
Chol Chnam Thmay festival of the Khmer

Chol Chnam Thmay festival of the Khmer

(VOvworld) – Chol Chnam Thmay is the New Year celebration of the Khmer. Their biggest festival of the year marks the end of the dry season and the beginning of a new...
Asian MPs vow to counter terrorism

Asian MPs vow to counter terrorism

(VOVworld)- Asian Members of Parliaments (MPs) vowed on Friday to combat terrorism and urged countries to settle their differences through peaceful negotiations, according to a joint declaration
An objective view of Vietnam’s religion is needed

An objective view of Vietnam’s religion is needed

(VOVworld)- The US Department of State’s 2014 Report on International Religious Freedom released on October 14th quoted misinformation that Vietnam limits freedom of religion and belief. It advised the US...
Japan lifts evacuation of Fukushima town

Japan lifts evacuation of Fukushima town

(VOVworld) - The Japanese government on Saturday lifted an evacuation order for the small town of Naraha, which was imposed since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Fukushima prefecture. The town...
Upholding tradition of showing gratitude

Upholding tradition of showing gratitude

(VOVworld)- Revolutionary contributors number 8.8 million nationwide,, 10% of Vietnam’s population. Vietnam has implemented many policies to improve the material and spiritual lives of families of war martyrs, war invalids...
Young Hanoians conserve energy

Young Hanoians conserve energy

(VOVworld) – Each year Earth Hour carries a different message but always targets a green and clean planet and raises people’s awareness of energy conservation. This year’s Earth Hour themed...