Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings

Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings

(VOVWORLD) - Denmark's parliament on Thursday passed a law making it illegal to burn the Koran in public places, seeking to deescalate tensions with Muslim countries after a spate of Danish...
Hanoi bolsters night-time economy

Hanoi bolsters night-time economy

(VOVWORLD) -By the end of November, Hanoi received 22.6 million visitors, up 32% from last year, earning 3.46 billion USD, up 58.4%. To continue attracting tourists, the...
Van Ho, a captivating beauty

Van Ho, a captivating beauty

(VOVWORLD) - Villages hidden in the mist, magnificent waterfalls, tea fields carpeting the mountainside, and lively mountain fairs have captivated a lot of visitors to Van Ho district, the gateway to...
Soil and water – Asia-Pacific’s bread and butter

Soil and water – Asia-Pacific’s bread and butter

(VOVWORLD) - In December 2013, the UN General Assembly designated December 5, 2014 as the first official World Soil Day as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management...
130-year-old Hang Dau water tower has new look

130-year-old Hang Dau water tower has new look

(VOVWORLD) - Hang Dau water tower, one of the first water towers in Hanoi, stopped supplying water in 1960. Recently, some artists used installation art to ‘awaken’ this old structure. It is...
President welcomes IFRC delegates

President welcomes IFRC delegates

(VOVWORLD) - President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception on November 21 for leaders of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) who are in Hanoi...