Decade of the Euro

Decade of the Euro

January 1st 2012 marked a decade of the existence of the euro. In contrast to the excitement of the currency’s launch a decade ago, Europe is now fearing a...
Christmas jubilantly celebrated across Vietnam

Christmas jubilantly celebrated across Vietnam

Tens of thousands of Vietnamese people poured out into the streets to join with Catholics and Protestants on Christmas Eve. In Hanoi, crowds of young people were flocking to the city centre the early evening, packing major streets and causing traffic to grind to a halt. A Christmas atmosphere prevailed at churches such around the capital...
Letter Box 14 December 2011

Letter Box 14 December 2011

Hello, I’m Kim Chi - welcome to the Letter Box on VOV Radio. Hi, everyone. I’m Nhat Quynh. We’re here every Wednesday to acknowledge listeners’ letters we got...
Russia rejects using force against Syria

Russia rejects using force against Syria

Russia has vowed to block any UN Security Council resolution, which allows the use of force against Syria . Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that Moscow will veto any resolution directly or indirectly using force. Gatilov...
British-Iranian relations worsening

British-Iranian relations worsening

Britain was withdrawing some diplomats from Iran following the attack on its embassy in the capital, Tehran, on Tuesday after protesters stormed the British embassy and a UK compound in Iran's...
Italy: New government, old challenge

Italy: New government, old challenge

Italian Premier Mario Monti has submitted to the Parliament a new austerity program focusing on reducing public debt. Monti’s new unity government is expected to breathe new life...