Syria denies alleged use of chemical weapons

Syria denies alleged use of chemical weapons

(VOVworld) – Syria’s Minister of Information Omran al-Zohbi says the US and UK’s accusations that Damascus may have used chemical weapons are “inconsistent with reality and a barefaced...
Vietnam seeks sustainable poverty reduction

Vietnam seeks sustainable poverty reduction

(VOVworld) – The Prime Minister has approved the third phase of its socio-economic development program for especially disadvantaged communes of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam’s mountain regions, which is called...
‘Books change lives’

‘Books change lives’

(VOVworld) – Encouraging a book reading habit and promoting a reading culture for everyone, especially children, is one of the most important goals of this year’s Book and Reading Culture Festival....
Stamps help promote Vietnam’s image

Stamps help promote Vietnam’s image

(VOVworld)- As in many other countries, stamp collecting is a popular hobby in Vietnam. For philatelists, collecting stamps is not just a way to learn about history, culture and art, but...
Sample food in Mong Cai

Sample food in Mong Cai

(VOVworld) – Visitors to the northern city of Mong Cai are inspired by its beautiful natural landscape, Tra Co beach, the Ka Long bridge, and Mong Cai border market. A trip...
April 24th, 2013

April 24th, 2013

A: This week we got a letter from Richard King, who last wrote to us in July. It’s always great to receive correspondence from our old friend Richard. We hope...
 Boston bombing suspect may face death penalty

Boston bombing suspect may face death penalty

The surviving Boston bombing suspect could face the death penalty after being charged by US officials on Monday. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19 years old, is accused of using a weapon of mass...
Viet traditional weddings

Viet traditional weddings

(VOVworld) – The Viet people consider marriage a central event in their life. Wedding rituals differ by regions but are among the most typical features of the nation. Despite social development,...
Workshop on promoting green tourism

Workshop on promoting green tourism

(VOVworld)- A workshop on promoting environmentally friendly tourism opened in Hanoi on Friday as part of the first Vietnam International Travel Mart 2013