May 2, 2012

May 2, 2012

A: We’d like to begin this week’s Letter Box with a letter from American listener James Camili. James said that he sent us a reception report a while...
Message of peace from US women

Message of peace from US women

(VOVworld) - Vietnam and the US have seen much improvement in their relations in the 37 years since the US war in Vietnam and the 17 years since the establishment of bilateral ties. This...
Improving the work of the National Assembly

Improving the work of the National Assembly

(VOVworld)-The National Assembly Standing Committee has held an on-line workshop to discuss measures to improve the legislative body’s performance. Delegates agreed on a proposal to hold annual confidence motion...
Vocational training for people with disabilities

Vocational training for people with disabilities

(VOVworld) - Handicapped people are extremely unfortunate as they have to endure either physical or mental abnormalities. However, many of them don’t loose faith in life because they know they can receive a lot...
2012 Hue Festival  closes

2012 Hue Festival closes

(VOVworld)- The 2012 Hue Festival closes Sunday night with a drum performance entitled “Echoing for thousands of years” after 8 days of celebrations
Banks cut interest rate, inflation eases

Banks cut interest rate, inflation eases

(VOVworld) The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has just lowered major interest rate caps, including deposit rates by 1%. The central bank has also decided to open up equity, real estate...
Images tell stories of Dao people

Images tell stories of Dao people

(VOVworld)-Stories about the daily lives and unique culture of the Dao ethnic group of Nậm Búng commune in the northern province of Yen Bai are being recorded through thousands of images as part...
The long dress, a symbol of Vietnamese culture

The long dress, a symbol of Vietnamese culture

(VOVworld)-The long dress or ao dai is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pantaloons. Although there has never been an official document designating the “ao dai” as the national dress...
April 04, 2012

April 04, 2012

A. April has brought us bright sunshine that lasts all day. It feels great to be with you again here on Radio the Voice of Vietnam after our long holiday commemorating the...
Tours of rural Quang Nam

Tours of rural Quang Nam

(VOVworld)- “Being a farmer or a fisherman for one day” is the theme of a unique tour in the central province of Quang Nam that has attracted a lot of...
BBC Media Action: project on climate change communication

BBC Media Action: project on climate change communication

(VOVworld) - Vietnam is the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change in the world. Temperature increases and changes in rainfall patterns will affect agricultural production, water resources and human health. Despite these far...
Advancing Vietnam - Chile partnership

Advancing Vietnam - Chile partnership

(VOVworld)- Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Echenique began a two day official visit to Vietnam on Wednesday at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang. During the visit, the leaders of...
Cheo opera attracts big audience in Paris

Cheo opera attracts big audience in Paris

(VOVworld)- Performers of the Vietnam National Cheo Theatre won the audience’s heart with a famous Cheo play called the ‘Quan Am Thi Kinh’ at the Maison des Cultures du...