(VOVWORLD) - AGOhub was created in May, 2017, with the aim of becoming a portal for architecture and art. Located at 12, Hoa Ma street in Hanoi, AGOhub is a free venue for young architects who want to experiment with new ideas, and a space for anyone who just wants to come and relax. VOV interviewed Nguyen Huyen Chau, community developer for AGOhub, to find out more.

(VOVWORLD) -We arrived at the Projects Abroad’s Hanoi office at around 8:45, the volunteers shuffling into the kitchen for morning tea. Riyaad, our project assistant, pointed at a collection of supplies in the corner of the room, buckets of paint, brushes, bamboo sticks, rollers, and told us we should pack them into the trunk of the car. We being, myself, Charlotte, Duyen, the volunteers, along with Riyaad and Anh, the projects directors, were headed to the Hanoi College of Technology and Trading, on the outskirts of the city, to re-paint a few classrooms with the students.

(VOVWORLD) - The lives of 1,000 disadvantaged young people have been transformed by vocational training provided by KOTO, a social enterprise in Vietnam founded in 1999 by a Vietnamese-Australian. KOTO, which stands for Know One Teach One, provides free training courses on cooking, catering, and baking to disadvantaged youth. The KOTO project “Her turn”, to take place in August, will give vulnerable young women vocational training that will bring them employment and start-up opportunities.

(VOVWORLD) -With the World Cup final only one day away, we decided to investigate how residents of Hanoi were feeling about the game. France, who beat Belgium 1-0 on Tuesday night will play Croatia, who knocked out England in a close fought 2-1 victory on Wednesday. Who do you want to win, and why?

(VOVWORLD) -After a dazzling World Cup run that no-one expected, England have been knocked out in the semi-finals by Croatia in a tense 2-1 game that went to extra time. It was their first semi-final in 28 years and, despite the loss, England fans can certainly hold their heads high and go into the 2022 Qatar world cup with high hopes.

(VOVWORLD) - Environmental protection has become more and more in need as natural disasters and global warming rise in seriousness. Efforts have been made all over the world to raise awareness about protecting the environment. Understanding those actions can be taken at a very young age, English international school Ocean Edu Vietnam has been promoting environment education in their curriculum and social activities to provide their young students with knowledge and skills to appreciate and protect nature.

(VOVWORLD) - Recently, “salsa”, the Latin dancing style, has become popular in Vietnam, especially in Hanoi, attracting many young people. If you’ve ever wanted to try salsa dancing, then follow VOV’s reporter to Beso Latino, the Latin Kiss Club, located at 20 Hang Tre Street, Hanoi. No experience necessary. No partner required. The salsa classes are designed to teach absolute first timers the basics of salsa dancing, and you only need one class to be able to hit the dance floor.

(VOVWORLD) - How would you like a job that involves luxury hotels, gourmet meals, fancy parties and photoshoots, and a generous salary for enjoying those things? If you like it, then wedding planning may be the perfect job for you! And this is just the tip of the iceberg! Join VOV reporter Thanh Ha to learn a few more reasons why wedding planners are so in love with their job!

(VOVWORLD) -After more than a decade of travelling around Asia, including 8 years of living in Vietnam, American teacher Todd Aydelott understands the value of delving into local cultures and customs wherever he goes. This year is going to be his eighth Lunar New Year in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - “Children of Peace International” (COPI) is a charitable organization, founded in 1996 and operating in both Vietnam and the US. The organization has been honored with the World Service Medal Award for its dedication to the community. With appreciation for what COPI has done for Vietnamese children, Kathy O’Brien, an American businesswoman in Singapore, initiated a group called “Friends of COPI” in 2010 to raise funds for poor children.