Society

28/06/2022

Argo-tourism brings huge benefit to Son La farmers

(VOVWORLD) - Combining agriculture and tourism activities has economically benefited many farming households in the northern mountainous province of Son La over recent years. The direct participation of farmers has made tourism products more diverse and attractive, allowed tourists to experience the daily activities of the locals, and given farmers a stable income.

Argo-tourism brings huge benefit to Son La farmers
18/06/2022

“Yoga provides a strong cultural and people-to-people connection between Vietnam and India”

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has always been an important partner of India in promoting and celebrating International Day of Yoga, according to Indian Ambassador Pranay Verma. The widespread love for Yoga in Vietnam has brought about a strong cultural connection and people-to-people exchange between the two countries, Ambassador Verma said during a special interview granted to VOV5 to mark International Day of Yoga 2022 (June 21). Below is the full text of the interview.

“Yoga provides a strong cultural and people-to-people connection between Vietnam and India”
13/06/2022

USAID supports Vietnam’s reform of import and export procedures

(VOVWORLD) - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), an independent agency of the US government, is conducting the Trade Facilitation Program in Vietnam. It aims to support the Government of Vietnam to adopt and implement a risk management approach to customs and specialized inspection agencies. USAID said this will assist Vietnam in achieving its development objectives while reducing the time and cost to trade. In this week’s Q&A, Dr. Claudio Dordi, Director of the Trade Facilitation Program, will talk about US support for reforming Vietnam’s import and export procedures.

USAID supports Vietnam’s reform of import and export procedures
06/06/2022

Son La city develops community-based tourism

(VOVWORLD) - Located 300km from the capital city of Hanoi, Son La city has a majestic natural landscape and an ideal climate, and is home to 12 ethnic groups. These are favorable conditions for Son La to develop community-based tourism.

Son La city develops community-based tourism
29/05/2022

Climate resilient houses – the voice from community

(VOVWORLD) - 4,100 storm- and flood-resistant houses have been built for families in Vietnam’s central region under a project called “Improving the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change in Vietnam”, also known as the Green Climate Fund-financed project. The project was launched in 2018 by the Vietnamese Government in collaboration with the United Nations Development Agency in Vietnam (UNDP).

Climate resilient houses – the voice from community
16/05/2022

Vietnam’s GSO, UNFPA cooperate for boosting national growth

(VOVWORLD) - The General Statistics Office (GSO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Vietnam have launched a new project to generate and utilise quality population and development data, which is essential to develop and monitor socio-economic development policies, strategies, and plans. Over the past 45 years, UNFPA has helped Vietnam conduct censuses.

Vietnam’s GSO, UNFPA cooperate for boosting national growth