(VOVWORLD) - 63 years ago, the US military sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange over southern Vietnam. Many Vietnamese families are still suffering from the tragic effects of this toxic chemical. Local administrations are working hard to help them cope with the consequences of Agent Orange/Dioxin.
(VOVWORLD) - Overcoming language barriers, and cultural and customs differences, Vietnamese women married to Koreans always try to integrate into their new life while preserving their Vietnamese culture. Ngoc Anh has the story.
(VOVWORLD) -General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, a great intellectual of the Vietnamese revolution, devoted his life to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. Vietnamese people respect the talented leader who took people’s interests as his goal, was close to the people, and had a kind heart.
(VOVWORLD) - When he was still alive, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong often called youths the backbone of the nation and spent considerable time meeting and encouraging outstanding young role models and inspiring the younger generation.
(VOVWORLD) - As War Invalids and Martyrs' Day, July 27, is approaching, activities have been held nationwide to show gratitude to martyrs, war invalids, ailing soldiers, revolutionary contributors, and their families. The move demonstrates the Party, State and society's concern for those with meritorious services.
(VOVWORLD) - A large number of Vietnamese students are studying or doing research in the Republic of Korea (RoK). Most of them have upheld the fine traditions of Vietnamese people and integrated well into the host country, thus enhancing the reputation of Vietnam.
(VOVWORLD) - Culture and tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Iran is going well in a spirit of mutual understanding and the pursuit of common interests, Iran's Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ali-Asghar Shalbafian said at a recent meeting with Hoang Dao Cuong, Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In this week’s Q&A, VOV24/7 talks to Mr. Shalbafian about the tourism cooperation potential between the two countries now that Iran has unilaterally decided to waive its 15-day tourist visa for Vietnamese citizens.
(VOVWORLD) - The Heart of Vietnamese Soldiers organization has coordinated with the Vietnam Center and Archive (VNCA) of Texas Tech University to run a non-profit project called “Vietnam War Legacy Files” to search for information about Vietnamese soldiers and return their legacy and locate the graves and remains of missing soldiers. The files include the diaries, letters, and personal items of martyrs and surviving veterans.
(VOVWORLD) - Donating human tissue and organs is one of the most humane acts, bringing life opportunities to many patients. When the community becomes fully aware of this activity, life is extended for many. In recent years, the organ donation movement has spread widely throughout localities, recording an increasing number of organ transplants.
(VOVWORLD) - The island district of Truong Sa in Khanh Hoa province is a place many Vietnamese people would like to visit at least once in their lifetime. Last month, some VOV reporters joined a working mission to the archipelago.
