Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Over the past week, we have received a lot of letters and emails from listeners around the world. Many said they have closely followed news reports on recent developments in...
Greece yet needs third bailout package

Greece yet needs third bailout package

(VOVworld) – Greece has not yet needed a third bailout package, according to the Greek government in an effort to calm its citizens, after German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble opened a...
EU leaders call for reform of EU

EU leaders call for reform of EU

(VOVworld) - French President Francois Hollande has said the EU must reform and scale back its power, amid a surge in support for Eurosceptic and far-right parties reflected in the...
President Truong Tan Sang meets HCM city voters

President Truong Tan Sang meets HCM city voters

(VOVworld) – State president Truong Tan Sang praised Ho Chi Minh City voters’ passion and concerns over Vietnam’s sea and island sovereignty while meeting with them on Friday in preparation...
Tension rises on Korean peninsula

Tension rises on Korean peninsula

(VOVworld) – The South Korea’s Defense Ministry reported Monday that about 100 shells fired by North Korea landed in the Yellow Sea south of the Northern Limit Line
Anti-government protests in Bangkok

Anti-government protests in Bangkok

(VOVworld) – Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets in Bangkok on Saturday asking for Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign
Crimea holds national referendum

Crimea holds national referendum

(VOVworld) – The autonomous republic of Crimea is voting Sunday on merging with Russia as an entity with polling stations open from 8 am until 8 pm
Russia vows to retaliate if EU imposes sanctions

Russia vows to retaliate if EU imposes sanctions

(VOVworld)-Russia accused the European Union on Friday of taking an “extremely unconstructive stance” on the Ukrainian political crisis by freezing negotiations with Russia on new cooperation agreement
Thai army urges factions to avoid violence

Thai army urges factions to avoid violence

(VOVworld) - Thailand’s Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha appealed for calm on Thursday ahead of a long holiday weekend during which thousands of people are expected to join anti-government protests...
Hoi An in the eyes of foreigners

Hoi An in the eyes of foreigners

(VOVworld) – Hoi An ancient town with it mossy houses, wooden bridges and ancient wells dating back 3 centuries is always a magic magnet for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists Reputed to...