Vietnam steps up Ebola response

Vietnam steps up Ebola response

(VOVworld) – The Emergency Operation Centre of the Vietnamese Health Ministry held an emergency meeting this week to review Ebola preventative measures in Vietnam with experts from the World Health Organisation, the US Centre...
First US Ebola patient dies

First US Ebola patient dies

(VOVworld) - The first person to be diagnosed with Ebola in the US has died, Texas hospital officials said.Thomas Duncan, 42, arrived in Dallas from Liberia on Sept
Peace in Ukraine is in the future

Peace in Ukraine is in the future

(VOVworld)- Since a cease fire took effect a month ago, tensions between Ukraine’s government and separatists have eased. But violations and new actions by the government are dimming the...
The story of Thu “whiskers”

The story of Thu “whiskers”

(VOVworld) - He is a man who has both a humorous way of speaking and the keen sense of responsibility and discipline of one of Uncle Ho’s soldiers
Madame Pham Thi Thi

Madame Pham Thi Thi

(VOVworld) - I met her one morning in August, 2014. The weather in Hanoi was chilly because autumn had arrived. She was accompanied by a maid who reminded her whenever she forgot some details. No...
Memories of an announcer

Memories of an announcer

(VOVworld) – This is the Voice of Vietnam, broadcasting from Hanoi, capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This announcement against a background of the song Smashing Fascism has opened numerous...
Le Trong Khanh, daring head of a cooperative

Le Trong Khanh, daring head of a cooperative

(VOVworld) – Le Trong Khanh is head of Huong Son cooperative in Song Ma border district in Son La province. He has pioneered and succeeded in raising trionychid turtles, which has generated...
Tribute service paid to Ms Vo Thi Thang

Tribute service paid to Ms Vo Thi Thang

(VOVworld) - A high-level funeral service for Vo Thi Thang took place in Ho Chi Minh City. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and Ho Chi Minh City Party Organization Secretary...
Ebola death toll surpasses 1200

Ebola death toll surpasses 1200

(VOVworld) – The World Health Organization issued an update Tuesday regarding the deadly Ebola outbreak: 2,240 persons infected with the virus, and 1,229 deaths