(VOVWORLD) - Imagine waking up in a place that's nothing like home. The language, the rhythm of life—everything feels brand new. You’re not sure how to fit in or where to even start. How do you adapt? How do you connect with locals beyond just knowing a few words? Let's find out if these challenges really matter for foreign students getting ready to spend this Lunar New Year here in Vietnam!
(VOVWORLD) - Start-up companies, characterized by their innovation, agility, and growth potential, are essential for economic development and technological advancement. But they often face significant hurdles, including limited funding, lack of expertise, and difficulty in accessing markets. The Standard Chartered Foundation’s Co4Growth program recognizes these challenges and offers a solution: collaborative growth. By fostering strategic partnerships and providing essential resources, Co4Growth propels start-ups toward sustainable success.
(VOVWORLD) - Nestled in the mountains of Suoi Giang Commune, Van Chan District, Yen Bai Province, the ancient Shan Tuyết tea trees are a treasured feature of the breathtaking northwestern landscape. More than just a prized product of the Mong people, these trees hold a unique allure that sparks curiosity and admiration. Today, we invite you to uncover the secrets behind Shan Tuyet tea. At the heart of this journey is tea artisan Dao Duc Hieu, a Hanoi man who left behind the bustle of city life to dedicate himself to making Shan Tuyet tea so special.
(VOVWORLD) - Dancesport, a harmonious blend of movement and music, is more than a sport - it’s also an expressive art form. What makes dancesport remarkable is its inclusivity. Even individuals with impaired vision can excel and dance gracefully. The first National Dancesport Competition for visually impaired people with the theme "Step and Sway" took place in Hanoi last Wednesday, drawing more than 100 visually-impaired athletes from 10 dance sport clubs in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and a number of provinces. Let’s see how they can do things that even sighted people find it challenging.
(VOVWORLD) - Orchestral music may be considered boring, tedious, and neglected among the young generations amid the rise of social media and other forms of entertainment. But what if we take the familiar melodies in our childhood, and turn them into grand orchestral compositions? That’s what the Concert of Childhood Memory (CCM) did to become the most successful series of instrumental music events in Vietnam. After eight years of bringing nostalgia to its audiences, CCM’s success shows no sign of slowing down. In an era of rapid social media content, what draws the youth to an orchestral concert over two hours long? Let’s find out.
(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, is known for its culture, history, distinctive architecture, and – on a more intimate scale – its narrow alleys. These passageways connect the ancient houses of the city’s center and tie Hanoi to its ancient past. Today’s show will explore these hidden alleys to find out how they came to be and what makes them so cherished by Hanoians.
(VOVWORLD) - Look around you and name three things made of glass. Anybody see what I see? A window, a drinking glass, and a phone screen. Yes, glass is everywhere. It's a solid and transparent material used in many everyday items, often without us noticing. Despite being typically described as brittle and fragile, the glass in this story is transformed into sophisticated works of art that endure over time. Pham Hong Vinh, known as the “golden hand” and a pioneer of glass paintings in Vietnam, shares the story of how he breathes new life into this see-through material.
(VOVWORLD) - Numerous relics and heritage sites in the central city of Hue, built hundreds of years ago during the Nguyen Dynasty, have weathered both historical upheavals and natural disasters, leaving many of them in serious disrepair. The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre is at the forefront of efforts to restore these treasures while preserving their original essence.
(VOVWORLD) - For many people, a cancer diagnosis can significantly impact their willpower. Anxiety, depression, and distress are common among cancer patients, even those who have survived, according to the US National Institute of Health. The Salt Cancer Initiative, a social enterprise with the motto “You don’t have to fight cancer alone,” was established to provide cancer patients with knowledge, hope, and a supportive community.
(VOVWORLD) - The lotus flower has long held a special place in the hearts of the Vietnamese people. It is a symbol of purity, serenity, beauty, and aspiration to grow. But Hanoi’s lotus-growing area has shrunk due to increasing urbanization. The municipal authorities are making an effort to preserve Bach Diep lotuses, develop new lotus species, and maximize the value of lotuses.
