UNDP supports poor farmers affected by COVID-19

UNDP supports poor farmers affected by COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has donated materials and equipment to 2,000 poor farming households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to revive their dragon fruit production...
Costumes of Mong people in Sa Pa

Costumes of Mong people in Sa Pa

(VOVWORLD) - The Mong comprise more than half of the population of the popular resort town of Sa Pa in northern Vietnam. They belong to different Mong branches, including Black Mong, White Mong...
Pizza chains post double-digit growth

Pizza chains post double-digit growth

(VOVWORLD) - With over 180 outlets, three popular pizza chains in Vietnam posted double-digit growth last year with combined revenues of over 83 million USD
Artisan strives to preserve clay statue making

Artisan strives to preserve clay statue making

(VOVWORLD) - Clay statues are a traditional type of toy in Vietnam and common during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year (Tet). They are usually figurines of animals, like turtles and birds...
English Bowler Hat

English Bowler Hat

(VOVWORLD) - A bowler hat is a must-have accessory for vintage fashionistas. The image of comedian Charles Chaplin in a vintage suit, a baton in hand, and a bowler hat, has been considered...
Tay hamlet preserves ethnic culture

Tay hamlet preserves ethnic culture

(VOVWORLD) - Preserving ethnic culture is a tough challenge in the modern world. In Thai Hai hamlet, Thai Nguyen province, preserving the language, costumes, folklore, and customs of Vietnam’s Tay...
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 29, 2020

Wednesday July 29, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to remind you that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our “What do you know about Vietnam?” contest will be extended to...
Wednesday July 8, 2020

Wednesday July 8, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - More entries for the contest “What do you know about Vietnam?” are being sent to VOV. We received an entry from Rabi Sankar Bosu of India, who has been a...