45 Christian churches in Niger burnt

45 Christian churches in Niger burnt

(VOVworld) - Forty-five Christian churches were torched over the weekend in Niger’s capital during deadly protests over the publication of a Prophet Mohammed cartoon by the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, police...
Vietnam’s economic growth forecast for 2015

Vietnam’s economic growth forecast for 2015

(VOVworld) – Vietnam achieved an economic growth of 5.98% last year, exceeding the 5.8% target set by the National Assembly. This year, the government has targeted a 6.2% growth....
Muslims protest Charlie Hebdo magazine

Muslims protest Charlie Hebdo magazine

(VOVworld) – Thousands of Muslims took to the streets on Friday to protest satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo’s recent caricature of Prophet Mohammed. Demonstrations were held in the Pakistani cities of Karachi...
Hanoi, an elegant, civilized city

Hanoi, an elegant, civilized city

(VOVworld) – Hanoians’ elegance and civilized behavior are two of the fine cultural characteristics of Vietnam’s capital city. A project is underway to preserve and promote Hanoi’s culture in the...
Wednesday January 14, 2015

Wednesday January 14, 2015

(VOVworld) - I have good news for VOV listeners. Starting today you can listen to our English program on the internet at the same time as on shortwave. Please log in...
Global impacts from sanctions on Russia

Global impacts from sanctions on Russia

(VOVworld) – The ruble devaluation and the risk of economic recession in Russia are direct results of the West’s financial sanctions on Russia. VOV analyzes the effects of the Russian...
Vietnam attaches importance to ties with China

Vietnam attaches importance to ties with China

(VOVworld) – Developing its comprehensive strategic partnership with China is one of the top long-term priorities of Vietnam’s foreign policy, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Nguyen Van Tho at...
Tay people earn a living from chestnuts

Tay people earn a living from chestnuts

(VOVworld) – Chestnuts grown in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province, have long been considered the best in Vietnam. But recently people in several northern provinces and Hanoi have a new appreciation for...
320 Australian FDI projects in Vietnam

320 Australian FDI projects in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – At the end of 2014, there were 320 Australian FDI projects in Vietnam, with a total registered capital of 1.65 billion USD, according to the Foreign Investment Agency...