IMF: Pandemic leaves many countries behind

IMF: Pandemic leaves many countries behind

(VOVWORLD) - The crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is leaving many economies lagging behind, worsening the plight of the poor, a problem made worse by "uneven" access to vaccines,...
America under Joe Biden’s administration

America under Joe Biden’s administration

(VOVWORLD) - President-elect Joe Biden will take the oath of office on Wednesday, marking an important change in America’s governance and its domestic and external policies
G20 summit opens in Saudi Arabia

G20 summit opens in Saudi Arabia

(VOVWORLD) - The virtual G20 leaders summit opened on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, focusing on mobilizing resources and cooperation to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic
Experts warn of global economic recession

Experts warn of global economic recession

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has driven the global economy into a severe decline not seen in decades. Some assessments predict that the global economy could become worse than during...
Incense-making craft of the Nung An

Incense-making craft of the Nung An

(VOVWORLD) - For many generations the Nung An ethnic minority of Phja Thap hamlet have been making incense sticks from natural materials. Phja Thap hamlet at the foot of Ta Hung...
Umm Ali (Egyptian sweet pastry dessert)

Umm Ali (Egyptian sweet pastry dessert)

(VOVWORLD) - Umm Ali is a well-known dessert that originated in Egypt in the 13th century. "Umm Ali" means "Mother of Ali" in Arabic. It is made from milk, puff pastry,...
Visiting a noodle factory in the Mekong Delta

Visiting a noodle factory in the Mekong Delta

(VOVWORLD) - The “Homeland” noodle factory stands near the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho city. Visitors can observe the whole process of turning flour into noodles, and even try...
Co Chat silk village keeps thread alive

Co Chat silk village keeps thread alive

(VOVWORLD) - Nam Dinh, a rice-growing province in northern Vietnam, has more than 70 craft villages. Co Chat silk village in Truc Ninh district is one of the best known. Join us...
Cheese rolling race of England

Cheese rolling race of England

(VOVWORLD) - Every year, during Spring, the South West England Gloucester region hosts the annual cheese-rolling event where people from far and wide travel to watch competitors launch themselves down a hill in pursuit...
Meeting marks World Population Day in Hanoi

Meeting marks World Population Day in Hanoi

(VOVWORLD) - A meeting took place in Hanoi on July 11 to mark World Population Day (July 11) under the theme of Vietnam’s 25 years implementing the 1994 International Conference...
Mong ethnic people cultivate on rocks

Mong ethnic people cultivate on rocks

(VOVWORLD) - "Live on rocks and die buried in rocks". That is how people from the Mong Meo Vac ethnic group define their identity. If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Mong...