The reality of press freedom in Vietnam

The reality of press freedom in Vietnam

(VOVworld) - Certain dissident organizations and individuals have distorted information about Vietnam, saying the government stifles freedom of speech and the press and restricts the internet. In its annual report released just...
Vladimir Putin sworn in as Russian President

Vladimir Putin sworn in as Russian President

(VOVworld) - Vladimir Putin, who won the Russian presidential election on March 4th, took up office Monday as Russian president for a third term. At his swearing in ceremony in Moscow, Putin pledged to...
May 2, 2012

May 2, 2012

A: We’d like to begin this week’s Letter Box with a letter from American listener James Camili. James said that he sent us a reception report a while...
April 25, 2012

April 25, 2012

A: Summer has arrived suddenly here in Hanoi where we are having lots of sunshine with temperatures above 32 Degrees Celsius. This week we received warm greetings from springlike Stockholm...
Japan shares recent natural disaster experiences

Japan shares recent natural disaster experiences

Japan has shared with the international community its experiences and the lessons it learned about disaster risk management and reconstruction after the devastating earthquake and tsunami last March
Strengthening Vietnam-Singapore relationship

Strengthening Vietnam-Singapore relationship

(VOVWorld) - Singapore’s President began a state visit to Vietnam on Monday at the invitation of Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang. During the 4-day visit, the two leaders will...
April 18, 2012

April 18, 2012

A. One week passed so quickly and here we are again with letters and emails from listeners around the world. Let’s start today’s Letter Box with a beautiful postcard...
Banks cut interest rate, inflation eases

Banks cut interest rate, inflation eases

(VOVworld) The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has just lowered major interest rate caps, including deposit rates by 1%. The central bank has also decided to open up equity, real estate...
Mali’s new president sworn in

Mali’s new president sworn in

Mali's new interim president took office Thursday, taking over power from military men who staged a military coup on March 22nd
April 11, 2012

April 11, 2012

A: We’d like to begin this week’s Letter Box with a letter from Japanese listener Fumito Hokamura, who, in his letter to us on March 4th, said he’s very interested in...
Deputy PM works with Cao Bang

Deputy PM works with Cao Bang

(VOVworld) – Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan on Thursday had a working session with Ha Quang and Thong Nong districts in Cao Bang province
April 04, 2012

April 04, 2012

A. April has brought us bright sunshine that lasts all day. It feels great to be with you again here on Radio the Voice of Vietnam after our long holiday commemorating the...