(VOVWORLD) - 70 paintings featuring cultural diversity in oil, lacquer, and mixed materials were recently shown at a solo exhibit by painter Ly Tran in Hanoi. The exhibit “Multicolor” expressed the artist’s experiences, memories, and intense emotions about the places she has visited, touched spectators’ hearts.

(VOVWORLD) -Three Americans – a peace activist, a war correspondent, and a politico-military analyst – were presented with Vietnam’s medal of honor for their anti-war advocacy, healing the wounds of war, and fostering friendship between the two countries.

(VOVWORLD) - For nearly 80 years, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has delivered information via various platforms including radio, TV, online and print, maintaining its position as the primary press agency of the Party and State. A number of VOV reporters and products have won prizes at major media award competitions.

(VOVWORLD) - Located 120 km southeast of Phan Thiet city and covering only 18 square km, Phu Quy, an island district in Binh Thuan province, has become a popular destination in recent years, partly due to the efforts of young islanders who have used high-tech to promote tourism. They have also linked with tour operators to offer tourism services.

(VOVWORLD) - The children in the mountainous communes of Bach Thong district, Bac Kan province, are entering the summer with lots of activities originated by the local Youth Union. They can learn to swim, play sports, sing Then, and play the Tinh musical instrument.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s national women’s football team won a gold medal at the recent 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in Cambodia, successfully defending their fourth consecutive championship and the 8th gold medal at SEA Games.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ukiyo music concert has, for the first time, brought Vietnamese audiences the musical works of "Your lie in April", a famous Japanese anime cartoon. Conducted by 8 the Theatre, the music project covers many genres of music, especially classical music.

(VOVWORLD) - Dien Bien province is a revolutionary land which, in 1954, was the site of the historic and world-shaking Dien Bien Phu victory over the French colonialists. Today, the administration and people of Dien Bien province continue to uphold their revolutionary tradition to boost local growth rapidly and sustainably.

(VOVWORLD) -From Monday to Friday an eatery called "Shinbi Smile" is frequented by hundreds of poor cancer patients being treated at K Tan Trieu Hospital in Hanoi. Hot, nutritious meals sold by the welcoming owner for just 2,000 VND (8 cent) per portion, have brought joy to many people in need.

(VOVWORLD) -On March 5 the Culinary Journeys TV series, which airs monthly on CNN International, selected grilled banana in southern Vietnam as one of the nine top dessert favorites. “It’s crispy, smoky, and fragrant and best enjoyed with a lightly sweetened creamy coconut sauce and roasted peanuts”, CNN said. “If you are new to Vietnamese snacks or dessert, this banana treat is a must to try.” VOV talked to some people in Hanoi about this popular southern dish.