Sapa town in snow

Sapa town in snow

(VOVworld) – Snow started falling in Sapa town in the northern mountain province of Lao Cai on December 15th. Snow-dressed Sapa town, which has already been Vietnam’s major tourist attraction...
Ukrainian government survives no-confidence vote

Ukrainian government survives no-confidence vote

(VOVworld) – The Ukrainian government on Tuesday survived a no-confidence vote as only 186 members of Parliament voted in favor of a resolution to censure the government of Prime Minister Mykola...
Wednesday November 27, 2013

Wednesday November 27, 2013

(VOVworld) - To begin this week’s Letter Box, I’d like to welcome new listener Andy Chang of Davis, California, in the US
A test for Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra

A test for Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra

(VOVworld) – Thailand is facing serious instability because of demonstrations by both anti- and pro-government forces in recent days, the largest since 2010 when political strife killed more than 90...
Namibian President visits Vietnam

Namibian President visits Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba pays a two-day official visit to Vietnam beginning this Tuesday at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang
NA ends discussions on socio-economic issues

NA ends discussions on socio-economic issues

(VOVworld) – Law makers spent the past day and a half discussing socio-economic issues. 60 deputies voiced their opinions while 5 government officials delivered reports and answered questions, according to...
Typhoon Nari kills 5, injures 11

Typhoon Nari kills 5, injures 11

(VOVworld) - Typhoon Nari was a complex storm lasting for many hours. When it made landfall on Vietnam’s coast, it had changed direction many times