Hanoi – A modern City for Peace

Hanoi – A modern City for Peace

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi was conferred the “City for Peace” prize by UNESCO during a ceremony in Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, in 1999. The award recognized Hanoi’s efforts to foster peace, development...
The craft of casting bronze in Yen Xa commune

The craft of casting bronze in Yen Xa commune

(VOVWORLD) - Viet Nam is the home of the traditional hand-crafted bronze drum, aged 4000 years. It is said that tens of thousands of ancient bronze arrowheads were stuck dating back before Christ in the age of King An...
Vietnamese language proficiency test in Japan

Vietnamese language proficiency test in Japan

(VOVWORLD) - The third Vietnamese language proficiency test has been given by the Japan College of Foreign Languages under the Bunsai Gakuen Non-Profit Education Foundation in Tokyo, Japan. This is...
“Glory Vietnam” program honors 19 role models

“Glory Vietnam” program honors 19 role models

(VOVWORLD) - 12 individuals and 7 organizations have been honored at the 15th “Glory Vietnam” program for their breakthroughs in scientific and technological innovation and application, contributing to national socio-economic development....
The Race for Space Is On

The Race for Space Is On

(VOVWORLD) - Russia in the 1950’s and 1960’s launched the first artificial Earth satellite in 1957 and Yuri Gagarin became the first astronaut to orbit the Earth in 1961
New page in Vietnam-EU cooperation

New page in Vietnam-EU cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement were signed on Sunday in Hanoi after years of negotiations. The signing opens a new page...
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...
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...