(VOVWORLD) - We’re excited to tell you that we’ve started receiving entries for our writing contest "What do you know about Vietnam?" This contest is a wonderful opportunity for people worldwide, including VOV’s listeners, to show off their knowledge about Vietnam and win a free trip to our country.
B: The contest was launched on March 10th, and the deadline is June 15, 2025, which is about three months from now. That means you still have plenty of time to prepare your submission. We encourage you all to take part and share your knowledge about Vietnam.
A: The questions and rules of the contest are posted on VOV’s website at vovworld.vn. Right now, we’d like to discuss some questions raised by our listeners.
 Sưa flowers bloom in Hanoi in March, covering the streets with clusters of pure white petals. (photo: VOV) |
B: Azam Ali Soomro of Pakistan asks for further clarification about the word limit and requirements of the contest, saying how the level of conciseness for listeners’ answers are measured.
A: We thank you for your interest in the competition and appreciate your concern about the word limit.
B: While we encourage participants to keep their answers concise, well-researched, and engaging, we haven’t set a strict word limit. The length of an answer will naturally depend on the complexity of the question. Quality matters more than an answer’s length—clear, well-structured, and insightful answers will always stand out. We particularly appreciate the entries with outstanding presentation.
B: Joandric Ávila Fernández of Costa Rica would like to receive the contest’s questions and rules by email.
A: You’ll receive the contest’s questions and rules by email right away. We look forward to your participation.
B: Johnny Antonio Ramírez López of Peru expressed his excitement about VOV’s contest and thanked the organizers for allocating a prize for the youngest and oldest participant. He said this reflects the competition’s fairness and humanitarian spirit.
A: We appreciate your enthusiasm and your compliments. Thank you.
B: Juan Diez of Spain said international radio contests are becoming increasingly rare. In a world full of uncertainties, VOV’s contest is an opportunity to rekindle an interest in history and preserving peace. It encourages critical thinking and promotes peace through radio waves and the Internet. The Voice of Vietnam, Juan said, has taken an important and meaningful step, setting an example for other peace-loving radio stations to follow.
A: We couldn’t agree more, and we hope every participant enjoys this experience. In case you haven’t heard them, here are the contest questions:
(VOVWORLD) -The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) is holding its “What do you know about Vietnam?” contest from March 10, 2025, to June 15, 2025.
(VOVWORLD) -The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) is holding its “What do you know about Vietnam?” contest from March 10, 2025, to June 15, 2025.
A: Here’s an email from a British listener, Mr. Gerry Neumann, who shared his thoughts after listening to our program on March 16th. He wrote: "I was moved by the 'Sunday Show', which was about the happiness brought by border guards in remote mountain areas of Son La province, who act as foster parents to disadvantaged children, cooking meals for them and taking them to school. One guard said he saw a barefoot child walking to school in the rain with his 90-year-old grandfather, so he gave them a ride to school on his motorbike. The program to help poor children was started 10 years ago and has helped 300+ children. What a good example these border guards are setting!"
A: Mr. Neumann of the UK has been listening to our broadcast for a long time, Whenever he sent us feedback, he shared his particular interest in our programs on Saturday and Sunday. In his correspondence to VOV this week, he told us that he enjoyed the music, which reminded him of his many visits to Vietnam.
B: He said, "The second part of the program was a selection of songs by a young singer-songwriter called Jade, from her album 'Continuum'. I particularly liked the final song, 'Forget', about her first love. Over the 20 or more years I've come to Vietnam, I've enjoyed many songs by a number of mainly female singers, like My Tam, My Linh, and Khanh Linh – even though I don't understand the lyrics."
 Singer My Tam |
A: Many of our listeners are interested in activities in Vietnam to support Earth Hour and other energy-saving efforts.
B: Azam Ali Soomro of Pakistan said: “Thanks for the very interesting information about Vietnam's contribution to Earth Hour 2025, which shows a commitment to environmental protection, with interactive activities like a solar-powered Hanoi balcony model and a cycling challenge generating electricity.”
A: Vietnam has promoted the role of young people in spreading the message of turning off lights to reduce energy consumption. But it’s not just turning off lights for an hour. The "Green Transition-Green Future" campaign emphasizes long-term sustainable habits and encourages widespread participation.
B: Bidhan Chandra Sanyal of India said he learned from Voice of Vietnam that 448,000 kWh of electricity was saved by turning off the lights for an hour during the Earth Hour event.
A: Sanyal said he hopes Vietnam will obtain net zero emissions by 2050 through the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the combined efforts of the government and people.
 The run "All people save energy in response to Earth Hour 2025" (photo: MOIT) |
B: Earth Hour is a reminder that small actions, when multiplied by millions, can create a huge impact. We’d love to hear more from you, our listeners, about how you contribute to protecting the environment in your daily life.
A: If possible, please send voice feedback to VOV, so other people can hear your thoughts. Our email address is englishsection@vov.vn. Thank you for tuning in to VOV. Until next time, happy listening!