(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 breakfast in the west is frequently one for the sweet-toothed. The direct antithesis of this? Vietnam’s most famous dish, the immensely savouryPhở, that millions consume every day. So why exactly do the Vietnamese forego sugar for salt so early in the morning? And what exactly does Phở represent for the nation?

(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 play Croatia, who knocked out England in a close fought 2-1 victory on Wednesday. Who do you want to win, and why?

(VOVWORLD) -After a dazzling World Cup run that no-one expected, England have been knocked out in the semi-finals by Croatia in a tense 2-1 game that went to extra time. It was their first semi-final in 28 years and, despite the loss, England fans can certainly hold their heads high and go into the 2022 Qatar world cup with high hopes.

(VOVWORLD) - Environmental protection has become more and more in need as natural disasters and global warming rise in seriousness. Efforts have been made all over the world to raise awareness about protecting the environment. Understanding those actions can be taken at a very young age, English international school Ocean Edu Vietnam has been promoting environment education in their curriculum and social activities to provide their young students with knowledge and skills to appreciate and protect nature.

(VOVWORLD) - Recently, “salsa”, the Latin dancing style, has become popular in Vietnam, especially in Hanoi, attracting many young people. If you’ve ever wanted to try salsa dancing, then follow VOV’s reporter to Beso Latino, the Latin Kiss Club, located at 20 Hang Tre Street, Hanoi. No experience necessary. No partner required. The salsa classes are designed to teach absolute first timers the basics of salsa dancing, and you only need one class to be able to hit the dance floor.

(VOVWORLD) - How would you like a job that involves luxury hotels, gourmet meals, fancy parties and photoshoots, and a generous salary for enjoying those things? If you like it, then wedding planning may be the perfect job for you! And this is just the tip of the iceberg! Join VOV reporter Thanh Ha to learn a few more reasons why wedding planners are so in love with their job!

(VOVWORLD) -After more than a decade of travelling around Asia, including 8 years of living in Vietnam, American teacher Todd Aydelott understands the value of delving into local cultures and customs wherever he goes. This year is going to be his eighth Lunar New Year in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - “Children of Peace International” (COPI) is a charitable organization, founded in 1996 and operating in both Vietnam and the US. The organization has been honored with the World Service Medal Award for its dedication to the community. With appreciation for what COPI has done for Vietnamese children, Kathy O’Brien, an American businesswoman in Singapore, initiated a group called “Friends of COPI” in 2010 to raise funds for poor children.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam makes history with a win over Qatar in the Asian Football Confederation Under-23 (AFC U23) Championship semifinal on Tuesday winning a 4-3 shootout after a 2-2 draw. The whole country is countinng down to the final against Uzbekistan on Saturday. VOV’s Viet Anh reports:

(VOVWORLD) - “In an age like ours which is not given to letter writing, we forget what an important part it used to play in people’s lives”. You will find this statement by famous New York Times editor Anatole Broyard relevant to a place where hundreds of handwritten Vietnamese letters during the past century have been put on display in Hanoi to remind people of this beautiful means of communication.