Society

17/12/2018

Book week recalls memories of old Saigon

(VOVWORLD) - A book week to celebrate the 320th birthday of Ho Chi Minh City, formally called Saigon, Cho Lon and Gia Dinh, was a big hit with residents and visitors. The event was a kaleidoscope of the history of Vietnam’s biggest metropolis.

Book week recalls memories of old Saigon
10/12/2018

VietGAP farming standards help improve orange cultivation in Ha Giang

(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, VietGAP-based intensive orange farming in Quang Binh district, Ha Giang province, has had some success. The model has inspired local households to set up VietGAP orange growing teams, create a brand, increase productivity, quality, and profitability, and attract buyers.

VietGAP farming standards help improve orange cultivation in Ha Giang
04/12/2018

Voluntary activities connect community

(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, volunteer activities have become more diverse and widespread, helping disadvantaged people across Vietnam ease their burdens.

Voluntary activities connect community
26/11/2018

Satellite hospitals increase medical treatment opportunities for rural residents

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past 5 years, the Vietnamese government has invested millions of USD in a program to improve the ability of provincial and district hospitals to perform medical techniques transferred from the central hospitals. So far 23 core hospitals have transferred 2,000 medical techniques to grassroots-level health clinics. More than 85% of satellite hospitals have reduced the number of patients they send to central hospitals.

Satellite hospitals increase medical treatment opportunities for rural residents
06/11/2018

Vietnam makes strides in organ transplants

(VOVWORLD) - Since the first transplant surgery took place in 1992, Vietnam has made significant improvement in transplant techniques. In recent years, technically, Vietnam’s kidney transplants have approached world level.

Vietnam makes strides in organ transplants
24/10/2018

Son La province promotes safe farm produce export practice

(VOVWORLD) - Located at the center of the northwestern region, Son La province boasts prominent advantages in its soil and temperate climate, and is quite expansive at over 14,000 square kilometers, the third largest in Vietnam.

Son La province promotes safe farm produce export practice