Wednesday June 25, 2014

Wednesday June 25, 2014

A: We have gotten a lot of good feedback on the quality of our broadcast to many countries. Conor Farrell of Ireland said “I’m delighted to report that I listened to VOV on 9730...
Hoi An ancient town

Hoi An ancient town

(VOVworld)- Located by the Thu Bon river, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province boasts a unique architectural style with tube-shaped houses adjoining one another along the streets. Visitors to...
NA deputies ready to respond to burning issues

NA deputies ready to respond to burning issues

(VOVworld)- The National Assembly’s Q&A session will begin on Tuesday and last until Thursday. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Ministers of Finance, Education and Training, and...
Australia takes interest in Vietnam’s development

Australia takes interest in Vietnam’s development

(VOVworld) – Australia is interested in Vietnam’s challenges and opportunities for development, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told newly-accredited Vietnamese Ambassador Luong Thanh Nghi on Thursday
VBF 2014 consolidates investor trust in the new context

VBF 2014 consolidates investor trust in the new context

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s negotiations for a number of free trade agreements and regional security developments have impacted Vietnam’s investment environment. The 2014 mid-term Vietnam Business Forum (VBF 2014), which...
President Sang receives US Secretary of Commerce

President Sang receives US Secretary of Commerce

(VOVworld)- President Truong Tan Sang on Monday hosted a reception for the visiting US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. President Sang urged the two countries to speed up the implementation of the...
Wednesday May 28, 2014

Wednesday May 28, 2014

(VOVworld) - Foreigners preparing to visit Vietnam frequently ask about transportation. We have some suggestions for getting around. This is in response to a question from Indian listener Jayanta Chakrabarty about public...
Northwestern region steps up links for tourism development

Northwestern region steps up links for tourism development

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s northwestern region has significant potential for tourism with historical sites, distinctive ethnic minority cultures, and unspoiled nature. The best way to tap the potential of each province and locality,...
Wednesday May 14, 2014

Wednesday May 14, 2014

(VOVworld) - Let’s begin with two listeners’ requests to be recruited as VOV shortwave observers. Professor Ashraful Islam of Bangladesh wrote: “I’m a Dx’er and regular listener to most of...
Palestine and Israel miss a chance for peace

Palestine and Israel miss a chance for peace

(VOVworld)- Launched 8 months ago and backed by the US, the Middle East peace initiative of US Secretary of State John Kerry failed to meet its deadline. Instead of reaching a framework agreement on...
Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum

Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum

(VOVworld) – Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum is one of the many relic sites in Dien Bien province. The museum keeps many valuable documents and objects related to the historic Dien...
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Reginalou Annuciadao, our new listener from Brazil. Reginalou sent us a beautiful postcard of theater Jose De Alencar in Brazil and...
Visiting special schools in Ho Chi Minh City

Visiting special schools in Ho Chi Minh City

(VOVworld) – For disabled children, special education and care is an essential need. A special school may not be spacious, but it will become their second homes and families, helping unfortunate...