Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

A: Shooting began as a sport in Vietnam in the early 1960s with the first shooters being members of the army and railway sector. At that time, the marksmen practiced with rifles like the Bruno - 2...
Student from Hanoi wins intl’ writing contest

Student from Hanoi wins intl’ writing contest

(VOVworld)- Nguyen Tien Thanh a student from the Hanoi-Amsterdam High School was named as winner of the second annual student Writing Prize, a competition organised by American The Atlantic magazine...
Then singing of the Nung

Then singing of the Nung

(VOVworld) – Then singing, also called Lau Then, is a traditional kind of ritual singing of the Nung. Then singing reflects the Nung’s religious life as well as their cultural...
Religious freedom in Vietnam, an undeniable reality

Religious freedom in Vietnam, an undeniable reality

(VOVworld) – The US Department of State on August 10 released the 2015 International Religious Freedom Report, which judges other countries’ internal affairs. Although noting Vietnam’s positive action to safeguard freedom...
Dealing with AO/dioxin effects in Vietnam

Dealing with AO/dioxin effects in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – The American army’s chemical warfare in Vietnam severely damaged Vietnam’s ecology. 4.8 million Vietnamese have been exposed Agent Orange/ Dioxin of whom 3 million are directly affected by...
Thriive project benefits community

Thriive project benefits community

(VOVworld) – Thriive, a US-based non-profit charity organization, was established to reduce poverty toward sustainable growth in developing countries
Prime Minister urges Thai Binh to boost technology

Prime Minister urges Thai Binh to boost technology

(VOVworld) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged Thai Binh province to boost the application of technology in agriculture and pay attention to environmental protection alongside socio-economic development
Nepal to elect new Prime Minister on August 03

Nepal to elect new Prime Minister on August 03

(VOVworld) – The Speaker of the Nepalese Parliament has announced that a new Prime Minister will be elected on August 03 to replace KP Sharma Oli, who resigned last week minutes before...
Challenges in creating peace in Yemen

Challenges in creating peace in Yemen

(VOVworld)- The UN-brokered peace talks in Yemen are at risk of failing. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have rejected a new UN proposal to continue talks and demand for a unity...
1st session of the 14th NA full of expectation

1st session of the 14th NA full of expectation

(VOVworld)- The first session of the 14th National Assembly has ended. It reflects the NA deputies’ determination to promote solidarity and creativity and work for the people and their interests, honor...
Wedding custom of the Nung

Wedding custom of the Nung

(VOVworld) - In the past a Nung marriage was arranged by the parents. Over the years, some of their backward customs have evolved and now Nung adolescents are allowed to date...