US prioritizes Vietnam in its biodiversity policy

US prioritizes Vietnam in its biodiversity policy

(VOVworld)- The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched its first ever biodiversity policy in Washington, under which Vietnam is identified as a priority country for biodiversity programming
Wednesday July 9, 2014

Wednesday July 9, 2014

(VOVworld) - We are very glad to know that many of our listeners have also listened to VOV’s programs in other languages. They recognized that each section broadcasts somewhat different...
Who is the real trouble-maker in the East Sea?

Who is the real trouble-maker in the East Sea?

(VOVworld) - International press commentators, scholars and politicians all share the opinion that China’s unilateral and provocative acts, which are against international law and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the...
Ca Tru – ceremonial singing

Ca Tru – ceremonial singing

(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s Ca Tru ceremonial singing was recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as an intangible cultural heritage in urgent need of protection. Over the past five years, Vietnam has...
Vietnam preserves Trang An scenic landscape complex

Vietnam preserves Trang An scenic landscape complex

(VOVworld) – Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Dang Thi Bich Lien has urged the government, central agencies, and particularly Ninh Binh provincial authorities and residents to heighten their responsibility...
Wednesday June 25, 2014

Wednesday June 25, 2014

A: We have gotten a lot of good feedback on the quality of our broadcast to many countries. Conor Farrell of Ireland said “I’m delighted to report that I listened to VOV on 9730...
NA wraps up 7th plenary session

NA wraps up 7th plenary session

(VOVworld) – The seventh session of the 13th National Assembly concluded on Tuesday. In his address, Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said the legislature reviewed last year’s socio-economic developments and...
Vietnam recognizes legal status of the PCA

Vietnam recognizes legal status of the PCA

(VOVworld) - Vietnam has officially recognized the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Netherlands as having binding authority to settle international disputes over a wide range of legal issues...
Vietnam’s remarkable progress on human rights

Vietnam’s remarkable progress on human rights

(VOVworld)- The UN Human Rights Council (UN HRC) has approved Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights in the second cycle, acknowledging the country’s progress in protecting and...
“Maturity” ritual for boys of the Dao Khau

“Maturity” ritual for boys of the Dao Khau

(VOVworld) – “Cấp sắc” or “Quá tăng” meaning “maturity ritual”, is a typical cultural feature of the Dao people. They believe a man that has not passed a “cap sac” ritual can...