Ha Long Bay Cruises

Ha Long Bay Cruises

(VOVworld)- The beauty of Ha Long Bay, which has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site, always changes over the time. Visiting Ha Long Bay at any...
Wednesday May 22, 2013

Wednesday May 22, 2013

In a letter to VOV dated April 15, Patrick wrote: “I enjoy listening to the Voice of Vietnam programs. I’ve been a regular listener since the 1970s. Thank you for keeping me informed...
Youth promotes role in economic development

Youth promotes role in economic development

(VOVworld) – A program to promote the role of young people in collective economic development between 2013 and 2017 was launched Tuesday in Hanoi by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and...
Traditional handicrafts of Vietnam

Traditional handicrafts of Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s traditional handicrafts are associated with wet rice civilization and craft villages and guilds. Handicrafts not only turn a profit but also reflect the customs and culture...
Being a fisherman for a day in Ha Long

Being a fisherman for a day in Ha Long

(VOVworld) – Ha Long Bay is famous as one of the world’s natural wonders. There visitors can explore beautiful scenery and at the same time participate in the daily life...
Wednesday May 15, 2013

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Scorching summer days have finally come to Vietnam’s northern and central regions. The temperature ranges from 27DC at night to 37DC during the day. I think the temperature in...

Russia calls for an international Syria summit

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov, on Monday, ahead of UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon’s visit to Moscow, called for an emergency international summit on Syria and protested...
Streamlining to reform the political system

Streamlining to reform the political system

(VOVworld) - Reforming and fine-tuning the political system from the cntral to grassroots level is one of the key issues discussed at the 7th conference of the 11th Party Central Committee. Among...
May 08th, 2013

May 08th, 2013

(VOVworld) - Most of the letters and emails we received last week expressed how they are interested in listening to the Letter Box segment every week, especially if they hear their...
Philanthropists honored

Philanthropists honored

(VOVworld) - The Red Cross Organization of Da Nang city has held a conference to honor kind hearted people to mark the 150th anniversary of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies...
Bustling northern mountain market-day in Hanoi

Bustling northern mountain market-day in Hanoi

(VOVworld) - A northern mountain-style market held at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Culture and Tourism Village in Dong Mo, Hanoi, was a highlight of the just-concluded Reunification Day and May...
‘Books change lives’

‘Books change lives’

(VOVworld) – Encouraging a book reading habit and promoting a reading culture for everyone, especially children, is one of the most important goals of this year’s Book and Reading Culture Festival....
April 24th, 2013

April 24th, 2013

A: This week we got a letter from Richard King, who last wrote to us in July. It’s always great to receive correspondence from our old friend Richard. We hope...
Strengthening job generation for the disabled

Strengthening job generation for the disabled

(VOVworld)- There are more than 6.7 million disabled people in Vietnam, 15% of them have stable jobs and 10% have received vocational training. The Vietnamese State, social organizations and enterprises are developing...
April 17th, 2013

April 17th, 2013

One of the happiest things we do on the Letter Box is to mention new listeners. Did you know it meant so much to us
A play ground for history lovers

A play ground for history lovers

(VOVworld) - 2 months since its establishment, the voluntary club of Vietnam National Museum of History has attracted many young people. The club has become a bridge linking the public and...