Letter Box 01st August 2012

Letter Box 01st August 2012

This week, we‘d like to begin with Fumito Hokamura of Japan, who has frequently sent us letters showing his devotion to our programs. Also he has asked a lot of...
Egypt to open diplomatic mission in Gaza Strip

Egypt to open diplomatic mission in Gaza Strip

Leader of the Hamas authority in Gaza Ismail Haneya said Sunday that Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi promises to open a diplomatic mission in Palestine’s Gaza region. Speaking to reporters, Haneya called his...
Jim Webb: China raises tension in East Sea

Jim Webb: China raises tension in East Sea

US Senator Jim Webb, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee, said on Thursday that China’s recent actions to unilaterally assert control of disputed territories in the East...
Vietnam, Russia boost strategic partnership

Vietnam, Russia boost strategic partnership

(VOVworld) – President Truong Tan Sang and his entourage today began a 5-day official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is Truong Tan Sang’s...
Letter Box July 25, 2012

Letter Box July 25, 2012

A: Let’s start this week’s Letter Box with an email from a young Bulgarian listener Georgi Bancov. 16 year-old Georgi reported listening to our July 20 broadcast...
Iraq’s security remains a big question

Iraq’s security remains a big question

(VOVworld) – Although half a year has gone since American forces lowered its flag in Baghdad last December marking 9 years of its operations in Iraq, the country’s security remains a big...
Vietnam opposes to China’s Sansha city election

Vietnam opposes to China’s Sansha city election

(VOVworld) – More than 1,100 voters in 15 constituencies on three archipelagoes - Zhongsa, Xisha, and Nansha - cast ballots yesterday to elect deputies to their first term in the Municipal People’s Council of...
July 18 2012

July 18 2012

This week, we would like to begin with a letter from Rumen Pankov of Bulgaria, who has two questions for us. The first question is: with how many countries has Vietnam established...
New political confrontation in Egypt

New political confrontation in Egypt

(VOVworld) – Tensions in the Egyptian political arena have entered a new phase after the Supreme Court’s decision to dissolve the Parliament and block a Presidential Decree ordering the dissolved parliament to reconvene...
July 11th 2012

July 11th 2012

A: Another week has gone by and as usual, we’re happy to be with you on our Wednesday Letter Box to answer all the emails and letters received this...
Resolution of June cabinet meeting issued

Resolution of June cabinet meeting issued

(VOVworld) – The government set tasks for the remainder of the year at its regular cabinet meeting for June. Tasks include boosting business and production, controlling inflation, stabilizing the macro-economy to create a foundation for...
Vietnam, Baltic states treasure friendship

Vietnam, Baltic states treasure friendship

(VOVworld) – The Baltic countries will boost cooperation with Vietnam at international organizations and forums, especially at the United Nations and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)