Vietnam’s poverty reduction achievements in 2011

Vietnam’s poverty reduction achievements in 2011

Vietnam had impressive results in poverty reduction last year thanks to substantial economic growth. A number of fruitful programs were the National Target program on Poverty Reduction, the socio-economic...

Editor's Letter

On Monday, 16 January 2012, the Overseas Service of Radio the Voice of Vietnam is happy to announce an important event- We are officially launching our website at vovworld.vn and...
Lunar New Year tours

Lunar New Year tours

On the eve of the traditional lunar New Year festival, travel companies are busy preparing for the Tet holiday demand. Due to higher than expected demand this year, many companies...
Implications of EU rating downgrades

Implications of EU rating downgrades

Standard and Poor’s downgraded the credit ratings of nine euro-zone countries last week, making big news on a Black Friday the 13th. The rating downgrade hammers the...
A decade of "Day for the Poor" campaign

A decade of "Day for the Poor" campaign

The “Day for the Poor” campaign has received strong support from the public over the last 10 years. The annual live-TV program “Joining Hands” is one of the major activities...
Achievements of Vietnam tourism 2011.

Achievements of Vietnam tourism 2011.

Vietnam welcomed the 6 millionth foreign visitor of 2011, surpassing the set target of 5.5 million and demonstrating the robust growth of the tourism sector
Wednesday January 4, 2012

Wednesday January 4, 2012

New Year’s greeting cards have been pouring into our office this week. Listeners’ sincere wishes and beautiful postcards are making our office more colorful and joyful in these gloomy winter...
Changing Vietnam’s rural appearance

Changing Vietnam’s rural appearance

The Party and State have paid special attention to the implementation of the national target program on building new rural areas across the country. After 3 years of piloting in 11 communes...
Most-favored Vietnamese products in 2011 honored

Most-favored Vietnamese products in 2011 honored

100 outstanding Vietnamese products and services this year have been honored as part of activities to promote Vietnamese goods. The awards ceremony was held in Hanoi on Sunday by the Commission on Communications and Education,...
Christmas and New Year holidays in Vietnam

Christmas and New Year holidays in Vietnam

Another Christmas season has come and many people are planning their Christmas and New Year holidays. At this time of the year, many travel companies are offering their customers attractive tours...
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...
Vietnam seeks to boost its e-commerce

Vietnam seeks to boost its e-commerce

Vietnam aims to have 80% of its businesses having their own websites to update information about their products and promotion activities while half of providers of water, electricity, telecommunications and...