(VOVWORLD) - Creating mural art is a great way for kids to learn and play at the same time. What is the better way to inspire the imagination of a child than allowing them to paint beautiful and creative murals on the walls they see everyday? “Let kids paint murals” is an art project for children ages 3 to 10, established by the “Art builds community” organization in Hanoi. This could be a suggestion for parents who want to encourage their kids to get off the couch and away the TV screen, and shift their energy to outdoor activities.

(VOVWORLD) - Silk flowers are a very popular decorative item in Vietnamese houses and offices. There is a Hanoian artisan who has spent most of her life making silk flowers. She is People’s Artisan Nguyen Mai Hanh.

(VOVWORLD) - Around the world, the rate of waste generation is rising. In 2016, the worlds’ cities generated more than 2 billion tons of solid waste, approximately 0.7 kilograms per person per day, according to the World Bank. The organization estimates that rapid population growth and urbanization will cause annual waste generation to increase by 70% from 2 billion tons in 2016 to 3.4 billion tons in 2050. If stopping the “eat-waste-feel bad” routine is one of your new year’s resolutions, listen to environmentalist Nguyen Nam Ha, the founder of a company called Happy Bamboo, describe the zero-waste lifestyle.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Lat city, one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, draws millions of visitors each year. The Lam Dong provincial authority has recently introduced an app called ‘ Dalat city’ for mobile users to discover a wide range of services in the city. This helps tourists to avoid poor-quality service and the price squeeze. Quang Sang has more.

(VOVWORLD) - What’s happening out there? What place is like “nowhere else in the world”? That piques my curiosity. Let’s follow our reporter Kim Chi to find out.

(VOVWORLD) - Hop-on/hop-off bus tours, which allow tourists to get on or off at any stop along the tour route, are getting popular in Hanoi. Unlike traditional tours, hop-on/hop-off tours emphasize activities and social interactions with fellow travellers. Join VOV’s Thanh Ha on a hop-on/hop-off bus tour of Hanoi!

(VOVWORLD) - 53-year-old Trinh Thi Hong was the first woman in Da Nang City to make dish washing liquids and floor cleaners just from organic waste. Not only did Hong create eco-friendly products but she also generated jobs for nearly 130 women.

(VOVWORLD) - Have you ever thought that if a person plants a tree, he or she will receive happiness? There’s a community program which is promoting the concept “Who plants tree has happiness” by encouraging people to plant more trees across Vietnam. Thanh Ha reports.

(VOVWORLD) - War veteran Nguyen Huu Thoi, also known as Mr. Ba Thoi, has been operating classes for poor children, free of charge, for 20 years. He is no stranger to the people in My Binh Ward, Long Xuyên, An Giang Province. At the ripe age of 70, Mr. Thoi has devoted his time, energy, and passion to teaching and supporting needy children, with the hope that they will grow up to escape their poverty and become good citizens.

(VOVWORLD) - More than 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War, some aging American war veterans have returned to Vietnam to see the country’s progress. VOV interviewed 3 of these men to find out how they view the war today and what they think of the changes in Vietnam.