Fanous lantern, symbol of Ramadan holy month

Fanous lantern, symbol of Ramadan holy month

(VOVWORLD) - The fanous lantern has been a symbol of Ramadan for hundreds of years. For Muslims, it represents the light guiding the way. In Egypt, during the holy month of Ramadan, streets are illuminated...
Ralava - Trash is gold 

Ralava - Trash is gold 

(VOVWORLD) - “Garbage is not worthless”, with this idea, Dr Vuong Thi Lan Anh, lecturer at the Faculty of Chemical Technology, Hanoi University of Industry, has launched the Ralava + solution, with the goal...
Wednesday March 30, 2022

Wednesday March 30, 2022

(VOVWORLD) - Last week we received a lot of feedback and comments about our programs, as well as questions about many things in Vietnam
Quang Nam pioneers Vietnam’s green tourism

Quang Nam pioneers Vietnam’s green tourism

(VOVWORLD) - Hoi An city, a green city in the central province of Quang Nam, is hosting the 2022 National Tourism Year, themed ‘Quang Nam – a green tourism destination’. “Green” is the...
Successful zero waste school models

Successful zero waste school models

(VOVWORLD) - Zero waste models aren’t totally new to Vietnam, but they have yet to spread very widely. Introducing them in schools is a step in the right direction
Wednesday November 24, 2021

Wednesday November 24, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - This week, VOVworld received more than 350 letters and emails from listeners in 38 countries and territories. In their correspondence, many shared their interest in Vietnam’s climate and...
Laos’ greetings, etiquette customs

Laos’ greetings, etiquette customs

(VOVWORLD) - Laos enchants tourists with its beauty and unique culture and customs. When you visit Laos you’ll have a chance to meet super-friendly locals and observe their unhurried lives. Laotians impress tourists...
ABBA reunite for first new album in 40 years

ABBA reunite for first new album in 40 years

(VOVWORLD) - Swedish supergroup ABBA announced their first new album in four decades on Thursday and said they would stage a series of virtual concerts using digital avatars of themselves in...
Wednesday August 18, 2021

Wednesday August 18, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - Last week the 12 language sections of the VOVWorld Service received 332 emails and phone calls from listeners in 32 countries and territories, who shared their opinions of...
Hanoi conducts massive COVID-19 tests

Hanoi conducts massive COVID-19 tests

(VOVWORLD) - The capital city of Hanoi has conducted massive COVID-19 testing for high-risk people in an effort to quickly stamp out the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and return to...
The journey of incense sticks

The journey of incense sticks

(VOVWORLD) - To Vietnamese, burning incense is the traditional ritual meant to build a bridge between the visible life of the present generation and the spiritual world of gods and past...