Pancake Day – An Egg-Citing UK Tradition

Pancake Day – An Egg-Citing UK Tradition

(VOVWORLD) - Who doesn’t love pancakes? They are warm and soft, with a buttery taste that melts right into your mouth. Pancakes are a common breakfast dish enjoyed in many countries of the world. In the...
Wednesday January 31, 2024

Wednesday January 31, 2024

(VOVWORLD) - It’s the peak of winter now in Vietnam. The temperature in Hanoi last week dropped below 10 degrees Celsius. Some northern mountain areas experienced freezing cold, with ice...
“Coffee breaks, Swedish-style“

“Coffee breaks, Swedish-style“

(VOVWORLD) - Fika is a Swedish coffee break ritual. It is an important component of socializing and maintaining a state of relaxation during the day and between jobs in Sweden, and...
Wednesday January 17, 2024

Wednesday January 17, 2024

(VOVWORLD) - It's the second week of the new year, which means we’re back to business as usual. We hope you’re having a productive week
Peer group helps prevent HIV infection

Peer group helps prevent HIV infection

(VOVWORLD) - Que Phong, a mountainous border district of Nghe An province, is a hot spot for drug addiction and HIV/AIDS infection. To join the local authorities’ effort to prevent the...
Soil and water – Asia-Pacific’s bread and butter

Soil and water – Asia-Pacific’s bread and butter

(VOVWORLD) - In December 2013, the UN General Assembly designated December 5, 2014 as the first official World Soil Day as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management...
Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

(VOVWORLD) - The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang is home to more than 200 pagodas of different ethnic groups, of which 92 are Khmer Theravada pagodas. The most typical Khmer pagodas are Doi (Bat)...
South Korea to ban eating dogs

South Korea to ban eating dogs

(VOVWORLD) - South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy...
The way home

The way home

(VOVWORLD) - Some say animals can feel all the emotions that humans do. They experience joy, sadness, love, and get sick just as humans do. So if you mistreat them, can they forgive, and heal, and find hope...
Peruvian culture is reflected in its cuisine

Peruvian culture is reflected in its cuisine

(VOVWORLD) - The Peruvian Ambassador to Vietnam says that every Peruvian person can cook well and cuisine is a source of their national pride, not just for its incomparable flavors and aromas, but because...
Wednesday Novermber 1, 2023

Wednesday Novermber 1, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - One week has passed and we’re here again on the Letter Box to acknowledge listeners’ feedback on our program. We’re delighted that last week VOVWORLD’s 13 language...