Wednesday, August 13 2014

Wednesday, August 13 2014

The village of Thanh Tien has been famous for its paper flowers for over 300 years. Like the people of Hue, Thanh Tien paper flowers have a simple, delicate beauty
Asia-Pacific ambassadors discuss East Sea issues

Asia-Pacific ambassadors discuss East Sea issues

(VOVworld) - Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders and Asia-Pacific Ambassadors briefed others on regional developments and discussed ways to broaden ties at a...
Vietnam, Mexico foster information cooperation

Vietnam, Mexico foster information cooperation

(VOVworld) – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has signed a bilateral agreement with the Mexican News Agency (NOTIMEX) to boost cooperation in information exchanges during the 2014-2015 period
China relocates Haiyang 981 oil rig

China relocates Haiyang 981 oil rig

(VOVworld) - China’s illegal placed oil rig Haiyang 981 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf has moved approximately 4 nautical miles to the east by north east, announced...
Protests against China’s oil rig underway

Protests against China’s oil rig underway

(VOVworld) – Meetings to protest China’s illegal placement of oil rig Haiyang-981 within Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf took place on Thursday at Ho Chi Minh City’s University...
Royal dance in Thai Binh

Royal dance in Thai Binh

(VOVworld) - Royal dance or Bát Dật dance is usually performed in spring in An Khe commune, Thai Binh province. The ancient dance was revived by local farmers nearly 10 years...
Syrian army, opposition agree to new Damascus truce

Syrian army, opposition agree to new Damascus truce

(VOVworld) - Syria’s army and rebels have agreed to local truces at key flashpoints around Damascus. In the southern suburb of Babila, people saw opposition fighters and soldiers, all armed, in conversation, which would have been...
Muong Bi ethnic people celebrate Tet

Muong Bi ethnic people celebrate Tet

(VOVworld) – Unlike the Kinh majority, Muong Bi ethnic people think that spring arrives on the 27th day of the 12th lunar month instead of on the 23rd day. These days, all...
Iraq to tighten security on Syria border

Iraq to tighten security on Syria border

(VOVworld) – Iraq’s Defense Ministry said on Monday that its military forces attacked and destroyed two camps of an insurgent group which has relations with the terrorist network of Al...
Hoi An in the eyes of foreigners

Hoi An in the eyes of foreigners

(VOVworld) – Hoi An ancient town with it mossy houses, wooden bridges and ancient wells dating back 3 centuries is always a magic magnet for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists Reputed to...
Vietnam National Museum of History

Vietnam National Museum of History

(VOVworld) – The Vietnam National Museum of History, with its French architectural style, is one of the most attractive museums in Asia. In early October, the museum hosted the 4th Conference...