72 years of “August 19” song

72 years of “August 19” song

(VOVWORLD) -On the morning of August 19th, 1945, the Viet Minh forces and the people of Hanoi took control of key offices of the French-backed administration, paving the way for...
Wednesday August 9, 2017

Wednesday August 9, 2017

(VOVWORLD) -Thank you, listeners, for showing your sympathy for lives and property lost in recent floods and landslides in Vietnam’s northern region. Despite preparations, nature’s awesome power left...
Ensuring the rights of the disabled

Ensuring the rights of the disabled

(VOVworld) – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam praised the Viet Nam Association for Protection of People with Disabilities and Orphans for its protection and care of the disabled and disadvantaged...
Advocating dialogue and cooperation in human rights

Advocating dialogue and cooperation in human rights

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has concluded its 2014-2016 term on the UN Human Rights Council. Vietnam has advocated dialogue and cooperation in human rights and enhanced efficiency, transparency, and balance in...
UN calls for unity among Syrian opposition

UN calls for unity among Syrian opposition

(VOVworld) – The United Nations envoy for Syria Staffan De Mistura met separately with Syrian opposition representatives to push for a united front within opposition parties on Sunday in Geneva, Switzerland
Venezuela and Colombia to reopen border crossings

Venezuela and Colombia to reopen border crossings

(VOVworld) - Venezuela and Colombia have agreed to reopen pedestrian border crossings between their countries, 8 days after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced to the closing of his country's border...
Wednesday November 30, 2016

Wednesday November 30, 2016

(VOVworld) - This week I’m especially impressed by a package from Roger Roussel of Canada. It’s a large envelope with 5 big stamps featuring famous Canadian hockey players. He sent us a calendar,...
Foreigners experience Hanoi’s life and culture

Foreigners experience Hanoi’s life and culture

(VOVworld) – The Temple of Literature, Long Bien bridge, the Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Presidential Palace are among the top places for foreign tourists to learn more know Hanoi....