2016: Natural disasters in retrospect

2016: Natural disasters in retrospect

(VOVworld) - Thousands of people lost their lives due to natural calamities this year. Consequent property losses have pressurized many countries’ budget in reconstruction, which slowed down global economic growth
ASEAN graphic paintings displayed in Hanoi

ASEAN graphic paintings displayed in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Nearly 140 works of more than 100 ASEAN painters are exhibited at the second ASEAN Graphic Art Competition and Exhibition Vietnam 2016, which opened in Hanoi Wednesday
Ta Thi Chung, a Doctor of Agent Orange patients

Ta Thi Chung, a Doctor of Agent Orange patients

(VOVworld) – For three decades, Doctor Ta Thi Chung has cared for and taught nearly 200 children affected by Agent Orange. Children at the Hoa Binh (Peace) Village call her “grandmother”
New UN Chief vows to reform UN

New UN Chief vows to reform UN

(VOVworld)- UN Secretary-General-designate Antonio Guterres has vowed to reform the UN system to better support global efforts to maintain world peace, promote development and combat climate change. Guterres, a former Portuguese...
Tougher UN sanctions on Pyongyang

Tougher UN sanctions on Pyongyang

(VOVworld) – The UN Security Council has approved its toughest sanctions yet against North Korea for conducting banned nuclear tests. Analysts hope the sanctions are harsh enough to pressure Pyongyang into...
Wednesday November 30, 2016

Wednesday November 30, 2016

(VOVworld) - This week I’m especially impressed by a package from Roger Roussel of Canada. It’s a large envelope with 5 big stamps featuring famous Canadian hockey players. He sent us a calendar,...