(VOVWORLD) - Hop-on/hop-off bus tours, which allow tourists to get on or off at any stop along the tour route, are getting popular in Hanoi. Unlike traditional tours, hop-on/hop-off tours emphasize activities and social interactions with fellow travellers. Join VOV’s Thanh Ha on a hop-on/hop-off bus tour of Hanoi!

(VOVWORLD) - 53-year-old Trinh Thi Hong was the first woman in Da Nang City to make dish washing liquids and floor cleaners just from organic waste. Not only did Hong create eco-friendly products but she also generated jobs for nearly 130 women.

(VOVWORLD) - Have you ever thought that if a person plants a tree, he or she will receive happiness? There’s a community program which is promoting the concept “Who plants tree has happiness” by encouraging people to plant more trees across Vietnam. Thanh Ha reports.

(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 Xuyên, An Giang Province. At the ripe age of 70, Mr. Thoi has devoted his time, energy, and passion to teaching and supporting needy children, with the hope that they will grow up to escape their poverty and become good citizens.

(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 of these men to find out how they view the war today and what they think of the changes in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Your entire life can change in the blink of an eye in ways that you can never prepare for. Dang Minh Tuan from Quang Ninh province got in a terrible accident 12 years ago and was in critical condition. It was so dire that even the doctors did not expect him to survive. But against all odds, he made it through and his story of recovery is now inspiring people to find new strength, courage and determination to move forward.

(VOVWORLD) - People in Ho Chi Minh City enjoyeda unique photo exhibit this week by Nguyen Thanh Hai, featuring the beauty of Bhutan in four seasons.

(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 who want to experiment with new ideas, and a space for anyone who just wants to come and relax. VOV interviewed Nguyen Huyen Chau, community developer for AGOhub, to find out more.

(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, bamboo sticks, rollers, and told us we should pack them into the trunk of the car. We being, myself, Charlotte, Duyen, the volunteers, along with Riyaad and Anh, the projects directors, were headed to the Hanoi College of Technology and Trading, on the outskirts of the city, to re-paint a few classrooms with the students.

(VOVWORLD) - The lives of 1,000 disadvantaged young people have been transformed by vocational training provided by KOTO, a social enterprise in Vietnam founded in 1999 by a Vietnamese-Australian. KOTO, which stands for Know One Teach One, provides free training courses on cooking, catering, and baking to disadvantaged youth. The KOTO project “Her turn”, to take place in August, will give vulnerable young women vocational training that will bring them employment and start-up opportunities.