Seeking support from Latin America

Seeking support from Latin America

(VOVworld)- Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a tour of Cuba, Argentina and Brazil on Friday. Since Moscow is seeking ways to deal with increasing international isolation due to the crisis...
Wednesday July 9, 2014

Wednesday July 9, 2014

(VOVworld) - We are very glad to know that many of our listeners have also listened to VOV’s programs in other languages. They recognized that each section broadcasts somewhat different...
Indonesia’s Presidential election- a fierce race

Indonesia’s Presidential election- a fierce race

(VOVworld)- Indonesia’s Presidential election will be held on Wednesday to choose the successor of President Sulio Bambang Yudhoyono. The election is a race between the two major candidates: the governor of Jakarta...
The wood stove in the life of the Dao Khau

The wood stove in the life of the Dao Khau

(VOVworld) – The Dao Khau live mainly in the Sin Ho district of Lai Chau province. Like other ethnic minority groups in Sin Ho, the Dao Khau consider the wood stove an important...
Vietnam attends Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Vietnam attends Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

(VOVworld) - Vietnam’s high-ranking military delegation led by Politburo member and Defense Minister General Phung Quang Thanh left Hanoi on Friday to attend the 13th Asia Security Summit called the...
Wednesday May 28, 2014

Wednesday May 28, 2014

(VOVworld) - Foreigners preparing to visit Vietnam frequently ask about transportation. We have some suggestions for getting around. This is in response to a question from Indian listener Jayanta Chakrabarty about public...
TPP ministerial meeting opens in Singapore

TPP ministerial meeting opens in Singapore

(VOVworld) – Ministers from 12 countries involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations met in Singapore on Monday. The 12 TPP negotiators are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru...
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...
The Dao ethnic group in Vietnam

The Dao ethnic group in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – The Dao ethnic group, which has many names such as Đông, Trại, Dìu Miền, and Kim Miền, has a total population of nearly 1 million people. They live mainly in the northern mountain provinces of...
Horse racing of Mong people

Horse racing of Mong people

(VOVOworld) – The horse is an important animal in the daily life of the Mong people and horse racing is a popular sport among the Mong men. During the national unity festival at the Culture...