Personality of the week

18/07/2015

Professor Tran Van Khe, guardian of Vietnam’s traditional music

(VOVworld) – The passing of 94-year-old musicologist Tran Van Khe on June 24 was a great loss to people who love traditional Vietnamese music. Professor Khe has dedicated his entire life to preserving Vietnam’s culture and introducing it to the world.

Professor Tran Van Khe, guardian of Vietnam’s traditional music
18/07/2015

Party leader Nguyen Van Linh, architect of Vietnam’s renewal

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese localities are celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, a prominent student of President Ho Chi Minh. Mr. Linh was best known as the architect of Vietnam’s renewal.

Party leader Nguyen Van Linh, architect of Vietnam’s renewal
25/06/2015

Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, Vietnam’s number 1 swimmer

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien was a phenomenon at the just-concluded 28th Southeast Asian Games in Singapore. Vien won 8 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal and broke 8 SEA Games records. She has become one of Vietnam’s most prominent athletes.

Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, Vietnam’s number 1 swimmer
05/06/2015

Farmer-inventor Bui Do Hau

(VOVworld) – Farmer Bui Do Hau of Thanh Oai district, Hanoi, has invented a number of automated food processing machines, which turn out higher quantity and quality than traditional methods.

Farmer-inventor Bui Do Hau
25/05/2015

Le Xuan Vy, the first builder of Vinh Moc Tunnel

(VOVworld) – Vinh Moc Tunnel, an underground miniature village, in Quang Tri province’s Vinh Linh district, is a famous national historical site. During the Vietnam War, the tunnel was a safe shelter for thousands of people. In today’s program, VOV introduces Le Xuan Vy, the first builder of Vinh Moc Tunnel, who left school after the fourth grade.

Le Xuan Vy, the first builder of Vinh Moc Tunnel
22/05/2015

Doctor Dang Cat and President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example

(VOVworld) – Military doctor Dang Cat is familiar to many people in Tay Ho district, Hanoi, because he has been providing free medical check-ups and treatment for 25 years. He said President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example is worth following.

Doctor Dang Cat and President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example
22/05/2015

Meritorious teacher Vo Ngoc Thu, one for all

(VOVworld) – With 37 years in her teaching career, the head of the Education and Training department of HCM city’s district 5, meritorious teacher Vo Ngoc Thu, has always tried to improve the quality of teaching and learning in school. She has proposed many innovative models to create a friendly learning environment for students.

Meritorious teacher Vo Ngoc Thu, one for all
08/05/2015

Making a fortune from medicinal plants

(VOVworld) – Nguyen Ngoc Tu, Youth Union Secretary of Tam Quan Commune, Vinh Phuc province, has made a fortune from growing medicinal plants.

Making a fortune from medicinal plants