New Year customs of the Dao ethnic people

New Year customs of the Dao ethnic people

(VOVWORLD) - Each of Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups have particular customs to celebrate New Year Holiday (Tet). Each Tet custom shows the unique cultural characteristics of each group. Nowadays, although life has changed,...
Vietnam protects elephants

Vietnam protects elephants

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam used to have big herds of elephants, but over the past 4 decades the elephant population has declined 90%. Steps are now being taken to protect Vietnam’s...
Wednesday July 1, 2020

Wednesday July 1, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - This week, we continued to receive entries to our contest “What do you know about Vietnam” from our listeners around the world
Son La grows medicinal plants sustainably

Son La grows medicinal plants sustainably

(VOVWORLD) - Son La province has a climate and soil suitable for medicinal plants. But productivity is low – too low to meet market demand. To make medicinal herbs an economic spearhead, Son La has...
Female scientist devoted to medicinal herbs

Female scientist devoted to medicinal herbs

(VOVWORLD) - Associate Professor Tran Thi Thu Ha at Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, has done a lot of research on forestry and medicinal herbs. Ha received 2019 Kovaleskaya Award...
Wednesday June 3, 2020

Wednesday June 3, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to acknowledge Mr. Sanil Deep of India for participating in our contest “What do you know about Vietnam”
Vietnamese herbs at international feasts

Vietnamese herbs at international feasts

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnamese-American Daniel Nguyen Hoai Tien was born and raised up in the US. He moved to Vietnam to develop his career with projects to benefit ethnic people...
Vietnam’s Pho culture

Vietnam’s Pho culture

(VOVWORLD) - For many Vietnamese, Pho is much more than just noodle soup. From street vendors to luxurious restaurants, Pho has become the national dish of Vietnam. The history of pho...
The pristine coastal beauty of Phu Yen province

The pristine coastal beauty of Phu Yen province

(VOVWORLD) - The movie “I see yellow flowers on green grass” catapulted the central coast province of Phú Yên to fame. The province has won praise for its friendly people, delicious food...
Wednesday April 8, 2020

Wednesday April 8, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - First on Letter Box today, we’d like to send safe and healthy wishes to you all worldwide during this difficult time of the Covid-19 pandemic
Samosa – an Indian snack

Samosa – an Indian snack

(VOVWORLD) - Samosa is one of favorite snacks across India. It has a crispy outer shell in a triangle form, filled with mainly potatoes, flavored with different herbs and spices
Hanoi boosts One Commune-One Product program

Hanoi boosts One Commune-One Product program

(VOVWORLD) - Approved in May 2018, the One Commune-One Product (OCOP) program aims to develop the rural economy as a way to realize the national target of building new style rural...