Ly Son island applies for global geopark

Ly Son island applies for global geopark

(VOVworld) - The central province of Quang Ngai is working to have Ly Son island, Binh Chau commune’s coastal area, and their vicinity included in the UNESCO list of global geoparks. At...
Turkey ready to receive migrants

Turkey ready to receive migrants

VOVworld)- The EU-Turkey migrant deal took effect on Monday. Under the agreement, Ankara will take back all migrants and refugees, including Syrians, who enter Greece illegally in return for...
Mekong Ceramics: The Fine Art of Commoners

Mekong Ceramics: The Fine Art of Commoners

(VOVworld) - Running through 6 countries with an estimated length of 4,350 km, the Mekong is the longest river in the southeast Asia region and is home to many unique cultural features, including ceramics. Made...
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

A: In a letter to us this week, Markku wrote: “I’m writing to you, because I listened to your transmission again after 48 years. The date of your last QSL card...
Lighthouse keepers on Truong Sa archipelago

Lighthouse keepers on Truong Sa archipelago

(VOVworld) – Lighthouses on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago guide ships at night and confirm Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty. To keep the lighthouses lit, lighthouse workers have to work all day and...
Green Truong Sa program launched

Green Truong Sa program launched

(VOVworld) – On Thursday the Ho Chi Minh Youth Union launched a program to encourage young people to contribute to the defense of national maritime sovereignty and increase the bond between...
Vietnam, Finland strengthen cooperation in technology

Vietnam, Finland strengthen cooperation in technology

(VOVworld) – On Tuesday the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovations signed a Memorandum of Understanding on boosting cooperation in science and technology
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

A: Vietnamese festivals are variously categorized as agricultural festivals, religious festivals, competitions of folk singing and games, and cultural festivals honoring local heroes and traditions
Vietnam’s effort to combat droughts

Vietnam’s effort to combat droughts

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has been experiencing serious drought and saline intrusion over the past decade. A strong El Nino has pushed the temperature up and caused severe water shortages in a large area covering...
Spring comes to Tran Island

Spring comes to Tran Island

(VOVworld) – Covering an area of 5.5 square kilometers, Tran Island is located to the northeast of Co To Island in Quang Ninh province. Although living conditions here are hard,...
Severe drought forecast for central region in 2016

Severe drought forecast for central region in 2016

(VOVworld) - The central region and the Tay Nguyen Central Highlands will see even more severe droughts and water shortage this year compared to 2015, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned...
A warm Tet holiday in Truong Sa

A warm Tet holiday in Truong Sa

(VOVworld) – Spring has come to every corner in Vietnam. Tet atmosphere has covered all the islands on Truong Sa archipelago. In Truong Sa town which is considered the capital of Truong...
Wednesday February 3, 2016

Wednesday February 3, 2016

(VOVworld) - To read listener letters is always the most interesting activity in our daily routine. Both compliments and criticisms tell us the results of our work. Grant Skinner of England wrote: “Radio...