Le Trong Khanh, daring head of a cooperative

Le Trong Khanh, daring head of a cooperative

(VOVworld) – Le Trong Khanh is head of Huong Son cooperative in Song Ma border district in Son La province. He has pioneered and succeeded in raising trionychid turtles, which has generated...
Wildlife resources come under discussion

Wildlife resources come under discussion

(VOVworld) - Conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources were high on agenda of a workshop held in Hanoi on Tuesday by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Boosting the Mekong river’s sustainable development

Boosting the Mekong river’s sustainable development

(VOVworld) - The second Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit will open in Ho Chi Minh city on Saturday, April 5. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and leaders of MRC member countries, MRC’s dialogue partners,...
A cozy Tet in Truong Sa island

A cozy Tet in Truong Sa island

(VOVworld) – Lunar New Year, the year of the horse, is approaching. Soldiers and military staff in the island district of Truong Sa or Spratly Archipelago, Khanh Hoa province, are busy...
Sa Dec horticulture village before Tet

Sa Dec horticulture village before Tet

(VOVworld) - The Lunar New Year is approaching. These days Sa Dec horticulture village in Dong Thap province is resplendent with a wide variety of flowers in full bloom. The village...
Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

(VOVworld)- Phong Nha Ke Bang national park in Quang Binh province was recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003 for its significant geological and geomorphic features....
Traditional long house of the Ede

Traditional long house of the Ede

(VOVworld) – The long house, which accommodates several generations of a clan, typifies the Ede ethnic group’s matriarchy. Whenever a girl living in a house gets married, the house is lengthened...
Small houses in the middle of the sea

Small houses in the middle of the sea

(VOVworld) - Located about 350 nautical miles from the mainland, the DK1 platforms are also known as the Cluster of Economics, Science and Services in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province. B
Xuan Dai Bay

Xuan Dai Bay

(VOVworld) – The central province of Phu Yen boasts numerous beautiful scenic spots of which Xuan Dai Bay is a masterpiece of nature. With its rare and yet still little-known beauty...
Cu Lao Cham

Cu Lao Cham

(VOVworld) – Cù Lao Chàm or Chàm islands in the central province of Quang Nam has a mild climate all year round and a rich diversity of fauna and flora. Recognized in...
Wednesday August 21, 2013

Wednesday August 21, 2013

First on our show today, we want to welcome Prithwiraj Purkayastha, a 30-year-old listener in India. He wrote: “I am a regular listener to VOV English programs on shortwave...
Vietnam, South Africa boost ties

Vietnam, South Africa boost ties

(VOVworld)- Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh began an official visit to South Africa on Tuesday at the invitation of South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoana Mashabane
Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2013

Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2013

(VOVworld) – Hoi An is sparkling these days with colorful lanterns decorating every corner. Tranquil streets are now busy with activities of the 5th Quang Nam Heritage Festival. Tourists are greeted...
Con Dao, a tourist paradise

Con Dao, a tourist paradise

(VOVworld) – Con Dao archipelago in Ba Ria Vung Tau province consists of 16 islets. It used to be known as a hell on earth where revolutionary Vietnamese soldiers were jailed during the wars...