Titles honor contributions of artisans

Titles honor contributions of artisans

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has many policies to honor artists and artisans in particular. In the future, granting the titles ‘people’s artisan’ and ‘meritorious artisan’ in terms of intangible cultural heritage...
Political intentions behind the MH17 tragedy

Political intentions behind the MH17 tragedy

(VOVworld) – The crash of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has made the Ukrainian crisis more critical. A missile shooting down the passenger plane, killing 298 people of many nationalities has...
UN Security Council passes resolution on MH17 crash

UN Security Council passes resolution on MH17 crash

(VOVworld)- The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution demanding a full international access to the wreckage of the Malaysia Airlines passenger jet MH17 downed over eastern Ukraine and...
Vietnam braces for typhoon Rammasun

Vietnam braces for typhoon Rammasun

(VOVworld) – Tropical storm Rammasun is centering off Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago and predicted to enter the Tonkin Gulf and hit northeastern coastal provinces from Quang Ninh to Thai...
Hanoi’s family lifestyle

Hanoi’s family lifestyle

(VOVworld)- The family is the cell of society and the foundation for sustainable growth. Vietnamese people have always maintained and promoted their family traditions and lifestyle. In today’s society,...
Germany warned of internal terrorism

Germany warned of internal terrorism

(VOVworld) – Germany is facing risks of increasing attacks against foreigners, sectarian conflicts, and terrorist activities by Islamic extremists
Ukraine- Russia: Road to dialogues closing

Ukraine- Russia: Road to dialogues closing

(VOVworld)- The relationship between Russia and Ukraine has turned a dangerous corner. Despite goodwill statements made after Ukraine elected a new President, both countries seem to be losing patience and...
100 blood donors honored

100 blood donors honored

(VOVworld) – 100 outstanding individuals who have made great contributions to the nationwide blood drive were honored at a ceremony in Hanoi on Friday, as part of activities to mark the World...
Hoi An ancient town

Hoi An ancient town

(VOVworld)- Located by the Thu Bon river, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province boasts a unique architectural style with tube-shaped houses adjoining one another along the streets. Visitors to...
Dong Ho folk painting village

Dong Ho folk painting village

VOVworld)- Located on the southern bank of the Red River, 35 km from Hanoi, Dong Ho folk painting village in Bac Ninh province is the cradle of wood carving and poonah...
Wednesday May 28, 2014

Wednesday May 28, 2014

(VOVworld) - Foreigners preparing to visit Vietnam frequently ask about transportation. We have some suggestions for getting around. This is in response to a question from Indian listener Jayanta Chakrabarty about public...