Giving lucky money during Tet - Li xi custom

Giving lucky money during Tet - Li xi custom

(VOVworld) - The Lunar New Year festival (Tet) is a typical cultural feature of most Asian countries, including Vietnam. This is Vietnam’s biggest holiday, associated with a range of traditions and customs...
Cambodia: CPP confirmed no re-election

Cambodia: CPP confirmed no re-election

(VOVworld) – The ruling Cambodia People’s Party (CPP) has once again rejected the opposition’s request, confirming that there will be no re-election. The “New Cambodia” newspaper quoted Deputy Prime...
Positive signs for Vietnam's labor exports

Positive signs for Vietnam's labor exports

(VOVworld) - Vietnam sent more than 88,000 people to work overseas in 2013, exceeding its yearly target. VOV’s reporter Thu Hoa looks at some positive signs that Vietnam will...
The guardians of Ede culture

The guardians of Ede culture

(VOVworld) – Wherever they live, the Ede people are aware of preserving their traditional culture. VOV’s Lan Anh talks to two of them
Challenges to the Obama administration in 2013

Challenges to the Obama administration in 2013

(VOVworld) – More than 315 million American people are beginning their Christmas and New Year holidays. While optimistic about a better year to come, Americans can’t ignore big problems...
 Thailand faces political deadlock

Thailand faces political deadlock

(VOVworld)- Political reform measures in Thailand have created a political deadlock. Both sides want to impose their views on the other side
Joe Biden’s difficult mission

Joe Biden’s difficult mission

(VOVworld)- US Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Beijing, the second leg of his tour of Japan, China and the Republic of Korea. Taking place amidst escalating tensions in...
Wednesday November 27, 2013

Wednesday November 27, 2013

(VOVworld) - To begin this week’s Letter Box, I’d like to welcome new listener Andy Chang of Davis, California, in the US
Australia summons Chinese ambassador, protests ADIZ

Australia summons Chinese ambassador, protests ADIZ

(VOVworld)- The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Tuesday summoned the Chinese Ambassador to convey Australia's concerns and to seek an explanation of China's intention to establish an...