Wednesday January 8, 2020

Wednesday January 8, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - On the first edition of the Letter Box in 2020, we’d like to wish all of you a year full of happiness. We’re very glad to...
Xoang dance of the Ba Na

Xoang dance of the Ba Na

(VOVWORLD) - Xoang dance has been an inseparable part of Central Highlands culture. Whenever Central Highlanders hold a festival, they play gongs and do Xoang dancing
Middle East peace under threat

Middle East peace under threat

(VOVWORLD) -The Middle East, one of the world’s hotbeds, has seen worrying developments. Major countries’ calculations might escalate violence in the region
Ruthenian dumplings

Ruthenian dumplings

(VOVWORLD) - The “Polish Gastronomy Week” will take place in Hanoi until Friday with winner of Master Chef Poland 2018, Ola Nguyen showcasing popular dishes from the central European country. Ruthenian...
National poetry recitation contest 2019

National poetry recitation contest 2019

(VOVWORLD) - The 4th national poetry recitation contest took place in late October, attracting 34 delegations from cities and provinces nationwide. The contest is part of activities planned in anticipation...
ASEAN Family Day 2019 marked in Hanoi

ASEAN Family Day 2019 marked in Hanoi

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the ASEAN Community Women’s Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) held various activities in Hanoi on Sunday as part of the ASEAN...
Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

(VOVWORLD) - In the escalating trade war between the USA and China, ‘critical minerals’ and especially rare earth minerals (REM) have again become a prominent issue. This is because trace quantities of these...
Gongs and drums of the Co Tu

Gongs and drums of the Co Tu

(VOVWORLD) - Gongs and drums are the most popular musical instruments of the Co Tu in Tay Giang district, Quang Nam province. They are used in community events
West Lake's hidden treasures

West Lake's hidden treasures

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has the capital city’s largest lake called Ho Tay or West Lake. This huge lake has a circumference of 17 kilometers. Just 15 minutes from...
Brexit remains in an impasse

Brexit remains in an impasse

(VOVWORLD) - Britain’s departure from the European Union remains locked in a stalemate as British MPs couldn’t agree on any of the 8 measures voted on Wednesday, even after Prime Minister...
Vietnam responds to International Francophonie Day

Vietnam responds to International Francophonie Day

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam celebrated International Francophonie Day with a 2-day event called “Color of Francophonie” in downtown Hanoi on Friday and Saturday. The program was co-hosted by Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry...