Wednesday August 14, 2019

Wednesday August 14, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome to VOV a new listener from the US, Mr. Robert Page, who reported an excellent signal for our show...
Digital tax threatens US-EU trade

Digital tax threatens US-EU trade

(VOVWORLD) - One week after the French Parliament passed a bill imposing digital taxes on large tech companies including US-based firms. Spain says it will push ahead with plans to approve...
EU expands involvement in Middle East

EU expands involvement in Middle East

(VOVWORLD) - The EU's diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said Sunday the bloc is increasing its engagement in the Middle East as she opened a new mission in Kuwait City
The Si La's unique costume

The Si La's unique costume

(VOVWORLD) - With a population of about 1,000 people, the Si La are one of the 5 smallest ethnic groups in Vietnam. They live in remote mountain districts of Dien...
The Race for Space Is On

The Race for Space Is On

(VOVWORLD) - Russia in the 1950’s and 1960’s launched the first artificial Earth satellite in 1957 and Yuri Gagarin became the first astronaut to orbit the Earth in 1961
West Lake's hidden treasures

West Lake's hidden treasures

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has the capital city’s largest lake called Ho Tay or West Lake. This huge lake has a circumference of 17 kilometers. Just 15 minutes from...
Vietnam moves towards non-cash society

Vietnam moves towards non-cash society

(VOVWORLD) - The Government should adopt more incentives to promote cashless payment, even in the smallest daily transactions, according to recommendations at a seminar in HCM city on Tuesday
Mong ethnic people cultivate on rocks

Mong ethnic people cultivate on rocks

(VOVWORLD) - "Live on rocks and die buried in rocks". That is how people from the Mong Meo Vac ethnic group define their identity. If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Mong...