Wednesday May 14, 2014

Wednesday May 14, 2014

(VOVworld) - Let’s begin with two listeners’ requests to be recruited as VOV shortwave observers. Professor Ashraful Islam of Bangladesh wrote: “I’m a Dx’er and regular listener to most of...
Bombs in Iraq kill and injure 100

Bombs in Iraq kill and injure 100

(VOVworld) – Consecutive bombings targeting densely populated Shiitte areas of Baghdad killed at least 25 and injured 80, said Iraqi security officials on Tuesday
24th ASEAN Summit opens in Myanmar

24th ASEAN Summit opens in Myanmar

(VOVworld)- The 24th ASEAN Summit opened in Nay Pyi Taw capital city of Myanmar on Sunday. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and senior leaders of other ASEAN countries attended...
Traditional kite making in Hue

Traditional kite making in Hue

(VOVworld) – 300 years ago, kite flying was an indispensable part of the Royal festivals and new year celebration of the Nguyen dynasty. Kite flying in the imperial city of Hue...
  China: Chaos in Xinjiang stirred up

China: Chaos in Xinjiang stirred up

(VOVworld)- Chinese police on Thursday shot dead one assailant and arrested another who attacked police in China's northwestern autonomous region of Xinjiang
24th ASEAN summit shows spirit of unity

24th ASEAN summit shows spirit of unity

(VOVworld) – The 24th ASEAN summit will open in Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw on Sunday with the participation of state leaders of 10 member countries. Taking place amidst complicated security incidents...
Vietnam determined to improve business climate

Vietnam determined to improve business climate

VOVworld)- As a developing country, Vietnam has been fine-tuning several economic policies including policies on foreign direct investment and domestic investment development, Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh...
Bomb attack in Nigeria’s capital

Bomb attack in Nigeria’s capital

(VOVworld) - A car bombing at a bus station on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital killed at least 16 people on Thursday, just weeks after a deadly attack hit the same...
Ukraine’s armed forces on full combat alert

Ukraine’s armed forces on full combat alert

(VOVworld) - Ukraine's armed forces have been put on full combat alert. The Ukrainian acting president Oleksandr Turchynov announced Wednesday that he made the order in response to the threat...