WHO recommends two new drugs to treat COVID-19

WHO recommends two new drugs to treat COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on Friday two new drugs to treat patients with COVID-19, one for patients with critical disease and one for non-severe cases
Omicron dampens global New Year celebrations

Omicron dampens global New Year celebrations

(VOVWORLD) - The Omicron coronavirus variant dampened New Year festivities around much of the world, with Paris cancelling its fireworks show, London relegating its to television, and New York City scaling...
Hutong, cultural features familiar to Beijingers

Hutong, cultural features familiar to Beijingers

(VOVWORLD) - Surrounding the imposing and world-famous Beijing architectural landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Old Summer Palace are hutong, narrow streets or alleys, closely linked to the life of commoners in...
Farmers affected by COVID-19 in Hanoi get support

Farmers affected by COVID-19 in Hanoi get support

(VOVWORLD) - During the COVID-19 pandemic the Hanoi Farmers' Association has gathered all available resources to help pandemic-affected farmers. It reflects the love and sense of responsibility for the...
Kathina ceremony of the Khmer ethnic minority

Kathina ceremony of the Khmer ethnic minority

(VOVWORLD) - The Kathina ceremony, an offering of robes to Buddhist monks, is an important event of Theravada Buddhism. Each year, from the 15th day of the 9th lunar month to the next full...
South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

(VOVWORLD) - For South Africa, Heritage Day on September 24 is an annual occasion that grips the country in a series of events, festivities, and social and family gatherings. It celebrates South Africa’s roots, and...