West plans strike on Syria

West plans strike on Syria

The Syrian situation is getting more complicated. The US is poised to launch a strike on Syria and US President Barack Obama is consulting allies about possible armed intervention
Twin bombings rock mosques in Tripoli, Lebanon

Twin bombings rock mosques in Tripoli, Lebanon

The two powerful explosions ripped through neighborhoods near mosques in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Friday. At least 27 people died and 350 were wounded in the bombings, Lebanese Red Cross...
Wednesday August 21, 2013

Wednesday August 21, 2013

First on our show today, we want to welcome Prithwiraj Purkayastha, a 30-year-old listener in India. He wrote: “I am a regular listener to VOV English programs on shortwave...
Broadcasting services plan approved

Broadcasting services plan approved

(VOVworld) - There will be up to 80 TV channels by 2015 to disseminate essential information of Vietnam’s Party and State. The major goal was set in a plan for...
Administrative reforms for better public service

Administrative reforms for better public service

(VOVworld)- In recent years, administrative procedures have been streamlined aiming to develop a democratic administration to better serve the public. The Vietnamese government has, over the years, made considerable achievements in administrative reform...
Industry recovery lifts national economy

Industry recovery lifts national economy

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s economy has experienced a gradual recovery in the first months of this year, especially in industry. VOV’s To Tuan analyses the effect of the industrial...
Challenges await Iran’s new president

Challenges await Iran’s new president

(VOVworld) – Iran’s new President Hassan Rowhani began to build a new government after he was inaugurated last week. The most important positions in the cabinet, proposed by Rowhani, are...
Ho Chi Minh City achieves stable growth

Ho Chi Minh City achieves stable growth

(VOVworld)- Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan has said that Ho Chi Minh city gained stable growth despite several difficulties. At a meeting...
Changes in Tra Vinh rural areas

Changes in Tra Vinh rural areas

(VOVworld) – Two years ago, the southern province of Tra Vinh piloted the new rural development program in My Long Nam commune and then replicated the model to 17 other communes. So...
Stabilizing macro-economy key to economic management

Stabilizing macro-economy key to economic management

(VOVworld) – Economic issues dominated the Government’s monthly meeting for July in Hanoi on Tuesday. The Vietnamese government has reaffirmed its determination to curb inflation and stabilize the macro-economy
Monthly government meeting for July convenes

Monthly government meeting for July convenes

(VOVworld) – The monthly government meeting for July opened in Hanoi on Tuesday. Cabinet members reported that inflation has been controlled, the macro economy has been stabilized and measures including reduced...