Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

(VOVWORLD) - The book “Rice talks: Food and Community in a Vietnamese Town” by Israeli anthropologist Nir Avieli takes you on a fascinating journey to explore Hoi An’s cuisine, revealing how cuisine shapes social bonds, cultural...
Everyday life in Vietnam in the eyes of German writer

Everyday life in Vietnam in the eyes of German writer

(VOVWORLD) - In comparison with Vietnamese writers, how does a foreign observer describe Vietnam’s rivers, markets, motorbikes, pho, and draft beer? Renowned contemporary German poet Jan Wagner provides a fascinating answer...
Fun mural art project for kids

Fun mural art project for kids

(VOVWORLD) - Creating mural art is a great way for kids to learn and play at the same time. What is the better way to inspire the imagination of a child than allowing them to...
Trash-free lifestyle

Trash-free lifestyle

(VOVWORLD) - Around the world, the rate of waste generation is rising. In 2016, the worlds’ cities generated more than 2 billion tons of solid waste, approximately 0.7 kilograms per person per day, according to...
Dalat City App

Dalat City App

(VOVWORLD) - Da Lat city, one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, draws millions of visitors each year. The Lam Dong provincial authority has recently introduced an app called ‘ Dalat city’ for...
War veteran offers free classes for 20 years

War veteran offers free classes for 20 years

(VOVWORLD) - War veteran Nguyen Huu Thoi, also known as Mr. Ba Thoi, has been operating classes for poor children, free of charge, for 20 years. He is no stranger to the people in My Binh Ward, Long...
The Vietnam war stories of American veterans

The Vietnam war stories of American veterans

(VOVWORLD) - More than 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War, some aging American war veterans have returned to Vietnam to see the country’s progress. VOV interviewed 3...
Get creative with AGOhub

Get creative with AGOhub

(VOVWORLD) - AGOhub was created in May, 2017, with the aim of becoming a portal for architecture and art. Located at 12, Hoa Ma street in Hanoi, AGOhub is a free venue for young architects...
Hanoi College voluntary project: Paint, Sweat and Inspiration

Hanoi College voluntary project: Paint, Sweat and Inspiration

(VOVWORLD) -We arrived at the Projects Abroad’s Hanoi office at around 8:45, the volunteers shuffling into the kitchen for morning tea. Riyaad, our project assistant, pointed at a collection of supplies in the corner of the room, buckets of paint, brushes...
Savoury breakfasts and the iconic bowl of Phở

Savoury breakfasts and the iconic bowl of Phở

(VOVWORLD) -In the Western world, breakfasts are heavily characterized by sugar. Whether it’s pancakes, waffles, maple syrup, or one of the plethora of sugary cereals that populate the average household, it is clear that...
World Cup Fever! Who do Hanoians want to win?

World Cup Fever! Who do Hanoians want to win?

(VOVWORLD) -With the World Cup final only one day away, we decided to investigate how residents of Hanoi were feeling about the game. France, who beat Belgium 1-0 on Tuesday night will...