Society

07/03/2022

Travel agents increase “Free & Easy” tours amid COVID-19 complications

(VOVWORLD) - As technology evolves, online travel agents and online ticket booking apps have mushroomed, helping visitors who opt for “Free & Easy” tourseasily compare prices and service quality before making final decisions. Visitors can refer to the articles, comments, and videos shared by those already using the services on social networks to plan their own trip.

Travel agents increase “Free & Easy” tours amid COVID-19 complications
01/03/2022

Voiz FM makes audiobook, podcast closer to Vietnamese audience

(VOVWORLD) - There had been three licensed audiobook channels in Vietnam as of last July, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications. They are Voiz FM, Fonos, and Mydio. Of the three, Voiz FM has made an impressive breakthrough in the audiobook market in Vietnam, especially when Vietnam was badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this week’s Business edition, we’ll tell you all about the 4-year-old startup.

Voiz FM makes audiobook, podcast closer to Vietnamese audience
21/02/2022

Medicinal herbs bring prosperity to Lai Chau’s mountain hamlets

(VOVWORLD) - For generations, people living in the mountains of Lai Chau province have used medicinal herbs from the forest to treat health problems. Now they are growing these plants on a larger scale to increase their income, reduce poverty, and improve their standard of living.

Medicinal herbs bring prosperity to Lai Chau’s mountain hamlets
14/02/2022

New village convention helps Quang Ninh ethnic people control, adapt safely to COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - A village convention has long been playing an important role in uniting and encouraging villagers to maintain and abide by standard and civilized behaviors in the community. In Quang Ninh, public consensus has helped to form new village rules, focusing on promoting the community’s great spirit of solidarity to respond safely and flexibly to the COVID-19 pandemic, and develop the local economy.

New village convention helps Quang Ninh ethnic people control, adapt safely to COVID-19
07/02/2022

Sericulture raises economic conditions for Lam Dong’s ethnic farmers

(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, the ethnic minority-inhabited areas in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have planted newer, more profitable crops under a policy of crop restructuring that encourages farmers to abandon their old habit of growing only rice or coffee. Sericulture, or silk farming, is boosting local incomes, helping many households escape poverty.

Sericulture raises economic conditions for Lam Dong’s ethnic farmers
24/01/2022

Binh Duong’s Trade Union ensures sufficient Tet for workers

(VOVWORLD) - Nearly 2,200 businesses in the southern province of Binh Duong have registered 2022 Lunar New Year (Tet) festival bonuses for workers. The bonuses will encourage workers in production and add more joys to their Tet celebration.

Binh Duong’s Trade Union ensures sufficient Tet for workers
10/01/2022

Son La province’s electricity sector lights up disadvantaged households ahead of Tet

(VOVWORLD) - Repairing power lines and replacing light bulbs for free are small but meaningful gifts Son La’s electricity industry has been giving to disadvantaged people and policy beneficiaries as the traditional Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) approaches. Many houses have been lit up again, bringing joy and giving encouragement to people ahead of the Tet holiday.

Son La province’s electricity sector lights up disadvantaged households ahead of Tet
03/01/2022

“Companion phyicians” help bridge gap in local COVID-19 treatment system

(VOVWORLD) - Following the success of the “Companion Physicians” network established by the Vietnam Association of Young Physicians, a similar model was launched in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to increase medical advice and support for COVID-19 patients. Offering coronavirus diagnosis and support online has reduced the pressure on the local medical workforce in Can Tho where the number of people contracting COVID-19 has been on the rise.

“Companion phyicians” help bridge gap in local COVID-19 treatment system