Wednesday December 21, 2011

Wednesday December 21, 2011

Hello, I’m Kim Chi - welcome to the Letter Box on VOV Radio. Hi, everyone. I’m Nhat Quynh. We’re here every Wednesday to acknowledge listeners’ letters we got...
Fast and sustainable poverty reduction

Fast and sustainable poverty reduction

A government resolution to achieve fast and sustainable poverty reduction in 62 poor districts (Resolution 30a) has been in effect for 3 years. Today’s Current Affairs looks at how...
Russia rejects using force against Syria

Russia rejects using force against Syria

Russia has vowed to block any UN Security Council resolution, which allows the use of force against Syria . Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that Moscow will veto any resolution directly or indirectly using force. Gatilov...
Vietnam and Russia work closer in auditing

Vietnam and Russia work closer in auditing

tate President Truong Tan Sang has praised the close cooperation between audit agencies of Vietnam and Russia. At a meeting with Russia’s Chief Auditor Vadimovich Stepashin in Hanoi today/Monday,...
UN rejects US proposal on cluster munitions

UN rejects US proposal on cluster munitions

UN member states have rejected a US-backed plan to introduce new regulations on cluster bombs. The UN says the proposal contains many contradictory provisions as it supports the elimination of all cluster...
Gongs keep Chau Ro's cultural identities alive

Gongs keep Chau Ro's cultural identities alive

Highlanders hear gong music from the time they are born until they die. Although they have no formal musical training, they play gongs together harmoniously without needing a conductor. The...
Worshipping the whale for luck at sea

Worshipping the whale for luck at sea

The Cau Ngu or Whale worshipping festival is one of many special events for people living on the coast in Hai Thanh commune in central Dong hoi city. The...
Gạ village boasts steamed sticky rice

Gạ village boasts steamed sticky rice

Gạ village in Hanoi has made a reputation for its steamed sticky rice, or Xoi. Despite the rapid pace of urbanization, the villagers cling to their traditional trade, which has...
Visitors are charmed with Hanoi’s beauty

Visitors are charmed with Hanoi’s beauty

Hanoi is now in what many consider the most beautiful and romantic season of the year- the autumn. Visitors to the capital city at this time are charmed by the cooling...