Vietnamese, Belgian parliaments enhance cooperation

Vietnamese, Belgian parliaments enhance cooperation

(VOVworld)- Growing cooperation between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Parliament of the Federation Wallonie-Brussels, along with the Belgian Federal Parliament, has contributed to the two countries’ overall relations
Lang Son urged to improve investment environment

Lang Son urged to improve investment environment

(VOVworld) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has asked authorities in Lang Son province to make an overall review of its socio-economic development strategy to successfully implement the...
Wednesday May 18, 2016

Wednesday May 18, 2016

(VOVworld) - We’ve received a lovely postcard and letter from Marlene Sherburne of the US. She wrote: “I haven’t written to you in some time and wanted to send you this card...
Educational cooperation promotes Vietnam-US ties

Educational cooperation promotes Vietnam-US ties

(VOVword)- In addition to economic cooperation, educational exchange has emerged as a prime focus in Vietnam-US relations. Nearly 17,000 Vietnamese attending tertiary and postgraduate courses in the US...
Wednesday April 27, 2016

Wednesday April 27, 2016

(VOVworld) - Although it’s the beginning of summer, it’s pretty hot with the midday temperature in Hanoi at around 32 DC and HCM city at 36 DC. Luckily there are some...
VCCI releases employee incomes report in 2014

VCCI releases employee incomes report in 2014

(VOVworld) - Banking, finance and insurance employees had the highest income across all sectors in Vietnam in 2014, with an average income of about 195 million VND (8,660 USD) per year. The Vietnam...
Chu Dau pottery revival

Chu Dau pottery revival

(VOVworld)- The 500-year-old pottery village of Chu Dau in Hai Duong province is reviving, as a popular tourist destination
Wednesday April 6, 2016

Wednesday April 6, 2016

A: I have a letter from Robert Gauvin who wrote to us on a snowy night in Ottawa, Canada. He said “winter this year came late to most of Canada. The last few...
Wednesday March 23, 2016

Wednesday March 23, 2016

(VOVworld) - Spring has arrived in northern Vietnam, bringing with it high humidity and drizzles. The average temperature in Hanoi ranges from 20 to 25 DC these days. This weather is...
New chapter in Cuba-EU relation

New chapter in Cuba-EU relation

(VOVworld)- The European Union and Cuba signed an agreement Friday to normalize ties, in a deal that could clear the way for trade and political dialogue between the 28-member bloc...
Increasing the number of female deputies

Increasing the number of female deputies

(VOVworld) – The percentage of female deputies in the National Assembly is 24.4%. It’s lower in People’s Councils at all levels. Vietnam is targeting to increase the rate...
Wednesday March 9, 2016

Wednesday March 9, 2016

(VOVworld) - The fever of spring and Tet, the Vnese Lunar New Year, has arrived. From February to April, Hanoi is humid and wet with frequent drizzles. The temperature ranges from 15...
Lavrov, Kerry hail progress in Syrian ceasefire

Lavrov, Kerry hail progress in Syrian ceasefire

(VOVworld) – The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US State Secretary John Kerry had a phone conversation on Sunday, praising the "real progress" in ensuring a cessation of hostilities in...
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
Forbes hails Vietnam’s economic achievements

Forbes hails Vietnam’s economic achievements

(VOVworld) - Vietnam’s economic freedom index went up 2.3 points compared to last year and reached the overall score of 54, reported the Heritage Foundation in its recently published 2016 Index...