(VOVWORLD) - In the past few days, several northern mountain provinces have suffered severe floods and landslides, causing great loss of human lives and property. In a spirit of "the haves help the have nots", authorities at all levels and people nationwide have launched movements to help people in the disaster-hit areas.

(VOVWORLD) - Developing clean energy like solar and wind energy is widely seen as a way to ensure sustainable development while protecting the environment. At a recent conference called “Overseas Vietnamese contribute to the development of Ho Chi Minh city”, participants said Vietnam has identified clean, renewable energy as an important part of environmental protection.

(VOVWORLD) - The 11th Buddhist Youth Summer Camp themed "Sentiment toward the southwestern region" took place at Phuong Nam Zen Monastery in Can Tho city last Friday involving 1,200 Buddhist youths from 13 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta.

(VOVWORLD) - Dang Ngoc Vu, who used to be a soldier on the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago and is now a college student, knows the difficulties faced by Truong Sa residents. So when he returned to the mainland to continue his studies, he immediately began a project called "Vegetable gardens for islands" to improve the lives of islanders and soldiers stationed there.

(VOVWORLD) - Though living in the Czech Republic, many Vietnamese families there have retained traditional customs. VOV’s correspondent in the Czech Republic visited a Vietnamese family in Sokolov City to get to learn how they preserve Vietnamese traditional values.

(VOVWORLD) - The summer youth volunteer campaign 2017 from June 1st to August 31st encourages young people to build new-style rural and civilized urban areas. Campaign activities aim to promote the pioneering role of youths in socio-economic development and ensuring social security and defense in remote, border, and island areas.

(VOVWORLD) - Nguyen Van Quang and his wife, who live in Truong Lac ward, Can Tho city, are poor but have 6 children, all of them afflicted with Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin. They are one of the two outstanding families nominated by Can Tho City’s Association of AO/dioxin Victims to receive a national honor.

(VOVWORLD) - Eating meals as a family and taking care of grandparents and parents are important cultural features of Vietnam. Nowadays, family meals are more appreciated than ever as city life grows more hectic.

(VOVWORLD) - Living in harmony with nature, conserving environmental resources, and preserving marine culture have created a means of subsistence for the fishermen who live in Ha Long Bay. Now a pilot project is opening a new direction for these people, who are moving ashore.

(VOVWORLD) - The Law on Children took effect on June 1, making it illegal for parents to post their child’s photo online.