Hanoi – a city for peace

Hanoi – a city for peace

(VOVWORLD) - 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of Hanoi being recognized as a ‘City for Peace’ by UNESCO. In 1999 Hanoi was the only Asia Pacific country granted this title by...
Vietnam, Germany increase strategic cooperation

Vietnam, Germany increase strategic cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and Germany have agreed on the importance of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which they urge EU to promptly sign and approve for the interest...
Ice hockey in Finland

Ice hockey in Finland

(VOVWORLD) - Although ice hockey is not the Finnish national sport, it is by far the most popular sport when measured by attendances and by national television coverage. Despite the country’s tiny population,...
Tet featured in Spring newspapers 2019

Tet featured in Spring newspapers 2019

(VOVWORLD) - The atmosphere welcoming in a joyful spring and the happiness of people at home and abroad have been featured in Spring Press Publications. Traditional Tet customs and spring festivals...
First Vietnamese elected to ILC

First Vietnamese elected to ILC

(VOVWORLD) - Dr. Nguyen Hong Thao has been elected as the Second Vice Chairman of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC). It’s an honour not only for Dr. Thao...
Traditional Tet customs reenacted

Traditional Tet customs reenacted

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam’s traditional rituals were reenacted on Saturday at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, raising the curtain for activities to welcome the upcoming Tet or Lunar New Year
What to expect from Davos 2019?

What to expect from Davos 2019?

(VOVWORLD) - The annual conference World Economic Forum is taking place in Davos, Switzerland, this week. Themed “Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the 4th Industrial...
France, Germany sign new friendship treaty

France, Germany sign new friendship treaty

(VOVWORLD) - French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday signed a new friendship treaty that is designed to deepen the Franco-German friendship, bring ties to a "new level...