Doi Tam village and the art of drum making

Doi Tam village and the art of drum making

(VOVWORLD) - In Vietnam, drums are a traditional instrument at festivals and weddings. They are also used to announce arrivals to the community, signal when school starts or ends, and accompany musical performances. Depending on...
Blood donation saves lives of patients

Blood donation saves lives of patients

(VOVWORLD) - More than 9 million units of blood have been donated over the past 10 years through blood donation campaigns across the country, essentially meeting the blood demand for medical...
ADB boosts support for trade finance

ADB boosts support for trade finance

(VOVWORLD) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday approved 350 million USD in additional headroom to further expand the scope and impact of its Trade Finance Program (TFP)
US considers separate trade deal with Canada, Mexico

US considers separate trade deal with Canada, Mexico

(VOVWORLD) - The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is considering negotiating individual trade agreements with Canada and Mexico to replace the 2-decade-old North American Free Trade Agreement ...
US economy is warned of recession

US economy is warned of recession

(VOVWORLD) - Economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics lowered their growth projections for the US economy in 2018
Dak Lak tries to conserve its elephant herds

Dak Lak tries to conserve its elephant herds

(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, shrinking forests have reduced food and territory for elephants in Dak Lak province. Local authorities have tried a number of measures to revive local elephant herds
Vietnam, Japan seek ways to deepen strategic partnership

Vietnam, Japan seek ways to deepen strategic partnership

(VOVWORLD) -Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan will continue its strong support for Vietnam’s sustainable development, focusing on constructing high-quality infrastructure, improving economic competitiveness and training in...
US imposes steel tariffs on EU, Canada, Mexico

US imposes steel tariffs on EU, Canada, Mexico

(VOVWORLD) - US President Trump on Thursday imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the EU, Canada, and Mexico. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said the tariffs, 25% on steel and 10...
Wednesday May 30, 2018

Wednesday May 30, 2018

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