Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

(VOVworld) – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam’s "Descending Dragon", is located in the Tonkin Gulf in Quang Ninh province, about 180 km from Hanoi
Challenges facing UN reform

Challenges facing UN reform

(VOVworld)- The United Nations, the world’s biggest organization, was founded on October 24, 1945, with the aim of preventing wars and conflicts, and maintaining world peace and security. Over the...
Bombing in Iraq

Bombing in Iraq

(VOVworld)- Iraqi police say at least 11 people died and 22 others were wounded in a bombing on Tuesday in Kirkuk city, 250 km north of Baghdad
Con Co- a tourist island

Con Co- a tourist island

(VOVworld) - 28 km off Cua Tung beach in the central province of Quang Tri, Con Co island covers a small area of just 2.5 square km. It is not only...
Sacred animals in Vietnamese culture and architecture

Sacred animals in Vietnamese culture and architecture

(VOVworld) – According to Vietnamese belief, the 4 sacred animals including the dragon, unicorn, tortoise and phoenix symbolize power, intellect, longevity and nobility. Probably, for this meaning, these animals have been...

US accuses China over Pentagon cyber attacks

The US Department of Defense has released an annual report called “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2013” which for the first time directly accuses...
Global Action Week for Education 2013 launched

Global Action Week for Education 2013 launched

(VOVworld) - Global Action Week for Education 2013 under the themes "Every child has the right to good teachers" and "Competent and enthusiastic teaching staff for all learners" began yesterday in...
EU summit on budget challenges

EU summit on budget challenges

(VOVworld) – 2013 EU summit is scheduled to take place in Brussels later this week focusing on the bloc’s budget for the 2014 to 2020 period, a source of sharp disagreement...
Tet and narcissus

Tet and narcissus

(VOVworld) - When spring comes, in addition to pink peaches and yellow apricots, charming narcissuses add more color to the spring picture and excite the Tet atmosphere. The elegance, nobility and light...