(VOVWORLD) - Born in the mountains of Son La province, musician Mui Hai developed a great love for the nature around him. Many of his songs feature the natural beauty of the mountains and forests of northwest Vietnam.
(VOVWORLD) - People’s Artisan Vu Van Gioi was born in 1969 in Dong Cuu village, Hanoi. His village is famous for embroidery in particular, reproducing precious royal robes. Gioi has been recognized as the only living artisan who has mastered all the traditional embroidery techniques.
(VOVWORLD) - It’s not easy to make or play the flute, particularly for a blind person. But Nguyen Tien Cong can do it despite his vision impairment.
(VOVWORLD) - At the age of 64, Truong Thi Hoa from the mountainous district of Hoanh Bo, Quang Ninh province, is still busy teaching embroidery and singing for local people with an aim to preserve the cultural values of Dao Thanh Y ethnic people. Hoa was given the title Emeritus Artist for her great contribution to the community.
(VOVWORLD) - 75-year-old A Chong, head of Dak Klong hamlet, Kon Tum province, runs a successful business in his community. He is also active in social work and has helped many local people escape poverty.
(VOVWORLD) - Urban environment worker Nguyen Thi Thanh Hieu has been honored as one of Hanoi’s 10 outstanding citizens for 2019 on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Vietnam’s capital city. Hieu was applauded for her dedication to keeping the capital city clean.
(VOVWORLD) - Journalist Tran Thien Nhien, whose pen-name is Quang Tuan, worked for the Voice of Vietnam for 24 years. Huy Nam and Tran Toan have the story.
(VOVWORLD) - Doctor Nguyen Thi Minh Thy, Head of the Hematology-Blood Transfusion Department of Can Tho General Hospital, has saved many lives during her 20-year career. Ms. Thy has done 19 research projects, including developing software called GCLP-BLOOD to make blood transfusions safer.
(VOVWORLD) - Journalist Hoang Minh Nguyet, a former Vice President of the Voice of Vietnam, has passed away at the age of 65. Ms. Nguyet, who worked at VOV for more than 30 years, was admired by colleagues, friends, and listeners for her sharp intelligence, great ability, and devotion.
(VOVWORLD) - Hero of the People’s Armed Forces La Van Cau has been selected as one of the 10 outstanding citizens of the capital city of Hanoi in 2019. At the age of 89, Cau still does his best to contribute to the nation.
