French architecture- Hanoi’s heritage

French architecture- Hanoi’s heritage

(VOVworld)- Hanoi is developing rapidly with modern high-rise buildings mushrooming. But there are still many old buildings with French architectural styles dating back hundreds of years making Hanoi more...
Vietnam, Vanuatu strengthen ties

Vietnam, Vanuatu strengthen ties

(VOVworld)- The Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Joe Natuman and his wife began a 4-day official visit to Vietnam on Sunday at the invitation of Prime Minister...
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Javed Iqbal, a new listener in Pakistan. Javed wrote: “I’m new to radio VOV but in a very short period of time I am...
Guitarist Van Vuong: Hanoi always in my heart

Guitarist Van Vuong: Hanoi always in my heart

(VOVworld) – Despite his blindness guitarist Van Vuong has traveled to all parts of Vietnam to perform. In 2012 he was given the “For the love of Hanoi” award for his hundreds...
Clean up the World campaign 2014 launched

Clean up the World campaign 2014 launched

(VOVworld) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has launched the national campaign “Take action for a waste-free environment” in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, in response...
The story of Thu “whiskers”

The story of Thu “whiskers”

(VOVworld) - He is a man who has both a humorous way of speaking and the keen sense of responsibility and discipline of one of Uncle Ho’s soldiers
Golden Voice- Tuyet Mai

Golden Voice- Tuyet Mai

(VOVworld)- Tuyet Mai was the first announcer of Radio the Voice of Vietnam having been honoured with the titles Emeritus Artist in 1984 and People’s Artist in 1993. She...
“Phan Quang – friends and profession”

“Phan Quang – friends and profession”

(VOVworld) - The book, entitled “Phan Quang – friends and profession”, recounts stories about journalist Phan Quang, his life and career. It was published thanks to the efforts of journalist Trần Thanh...
Madame Pham Thi Thi

Madame Pham Thi Thi

(VOVworld) - I met her one morning in August, 2014. The weather in Hanoi was chilly because autumn had arrived. She was accompanied by a maid who reminded her whenever she forgot some details. No...
Exploring romantic charm of Hue

Exploring romantic charm of Hue

(VOVworld) - Hue, ancient city located in Vietnam’s central region, is renowned for its many romantic and beautiful landscapes. In 1993 it was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural...
Memories of an announcer

Memories of an announcer

(VOVworld) – This is the Voice of Vietnam, broadcasting from Hanoi, capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This announcement against a background of the song Smashing Fascism has opened numerous...
Wednesday September 10, 2014

Wednesday September 10, 2014

(VOVworld) - First of all, we sincerely thank all listeners for your warm wishes on our 69th founding anniversary last week. Your wishes and sentiment for VOV are a special reward...
VOV celebrates 69th anniversary

VOV celebrates 69th anniversary

(VOVworld) - Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) will continue to implement its renovation strategy to master modern technology and produce quality output to better cater to the needs of audiences,...
National Day marked in the US

National Day marked in the US

(VOVworld) - The Vietnam Consulate General in San Francisco, California, hosted a flag ceremony to mark the 69th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2nd
Historic Ba Dinh square

Historic Ba Dinh square

(VOVworld)- Ba Dinh square is one of Hanoi’s most famous historical relic sites. At Ba Dinh square 69 years ago, on September 2, 1945 President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration...