Personality of the week

12/01/2018

The last bookbinder in Ho Chi Minh City

(VOVWORLD) - Bookbinding has become a lifetime career of Vo Van Rang in Ho Chi Minh City. All the old and torn books are given a new appearance with Rang’s skillful hands. Over the years, thousands of books have been restored with his dedication.

The last bookbinder in Ho Chi Minh City
05/01/2018

Venerable Thich Le Hieu, a kind-hearted monk

(VOVWORLD) - Venerable Thich Le Hieu of Van Duc pagoda in Binh Dai district, Ben Tre province, is known for his kindness and passion for charitable and social work. His pagoda has adopted more than 100 orphans and abandoned children.

Venerable Thich Le Hieu, a kind-hearted monk
29/12/2017

Diplomat promotes German literature in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - For the first time, the entire 67-poem Lyrical Intermezzo of renowned German author Heinrich Heine's collection Book of Songs has been translated into Vietnamese by translator Chu Thu Phuong, a diplomat who spent years living in Germany. Some Heine poems were translated by Vietnamese poets half a century ago, but most of the translations were based on French and Russian versions.

Diplomat promotes German literature in Vietnam
25/12/2017

Air-defence hero in 1972 Christmas bombings

(VOVWORLD) - 45 years have passed, but memories of the 12-day battle against the US carpet bombing in Hanoi are still fresh in the mind of Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Phiet, who together with his comrades shot down B52 bombers. The “Dien Bien Phu in the Air” victory was a milestone in Phiet’s military career.

Air-defence hero in 1972 Christmas bombings
14/12/2017

Mute barber inspires people with disabilities

(VOVWORLD) - Nguyen Thai Thanh, a young man from Bac Giang province with his speech and hearing impairments, has overcome numerous difficulties and challenges to open several hair salons in Hanoi. Thanh’s great will has really inspired many young people.

Mute barber inspires people with disabilities
08/12/2017

Tran Cong Len helps farmers escape poverty

(VOVWORLD) - 75-year-old Tran Cong Len is the Chairman of the Gardening Association in Dao Thanh commune, Tien Giang province. Over the years, Lien has helped scores of local farmers escape from poverty thanks to his initiatives in agricultural production.

Tran Cong Len helps farmers escape poverty
01/12/2017

Teacher and pianist Thai Thi Lien

(VOVWORLD) - People’s Teacher Thai Thi Lien has played the piano for nearly a century. Lien was one of the founders of the Vietnam Music School (now the Vietnam National Academy of Music) and has trained generations of students.

Teacher and pianist Thai Thi Lien