 VOV rolls out decoration and communication activities to welcome the 14th National Party Congress. |
A: Over the past week, we’ve received a great deal of feedback on our programs and many questions about various issues in Vietnam.
B: Let’s start with a message from a familiar friend of the program, Chinmoy Mahato of India, who has written to us regularly, sharing his thoughtful questions, and strong support for the Voice of Vietnam.
A: He said he was delighted to hear opinions from listeners around the world, including his own in the Letter Box segment on January 7. Among many questions for VOVWORLD this week, one of them we think many listeners may have noticed. He asked why Letter Box was not broadcast on December 31, 2025.
A: We’re happy to clarify. On December 31, 2025, our regular Letter Box slot made way for a special year-end report reviewing Vietnam’s tourism hallmarks in 2025. Then, on January 1, we aired a special New Year program to welcome the New Year 2026. These were one-off special broadcasts. You can read and listen to those programs again on our website at vovworld.vn.
B: Chinmoy Mahato also asked why VOV doesn’t broadcast in Hindi, especially since its channel is popular with listeners in India.
A: That’s an interesting question. At present, VOVWORLD broadcasts in 12 foreign languages plus Vietnamese, based on available resources, audience reach, and long-term planning. While we do not yet have a Hindi-language service, we highly value our listeners in India and will certainly forward your suggestion to the relevant departments as we continue to expand and improve our outreach.
 Photo: Sergio Molinelli of Italy |
B: Now, let’s move on to a message coming from Dr. Sergio Molinelli of Italy. He heard VOVWORLD’s program for the very first time last Sunday for about 10 minutes on the frequency of 9730 kHz, with a SINPO rating of 5444. He said he was happy to catch VOV’s signal within central Italy. Dr. Molinelli told us that he is a radio amateur, with the call sign I6ONE and the SWL registration I6-20806.
A: Thank you very much, Sergio, for tuning in to our program and for your correspondence. We’re delighted to know that our signal reached Ancona clearly and that you enjoyed tuning in to the Voice of Vietnam for the first time.
B: We’ll send you our frequency list so you can tune in to our channel at any convenient time. You can also reach our program anytime, anywhere on our website at vovworld.vn. We’re also available on Facebook and Spotify at VOV5 English Service.
A: This week, many listeners share their interest in our stories about preparations for the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam as well as those about foreign experts, scholars and friends’ opinions about this major political event of Vietnam.
B: On this occasion, we hope that you will share your views on Vietnam’s development and the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
A: For this regard, one of our long-time listeners Vicentiu Gheorghe of Romania said: “Within this context, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is widely viewed as a milestone of strategic importance. There is a strong expectation that the Congress will consolidate existing achievements while providing clear long-term orientations for modernization, improved governance, social cohesion, and sustainable growth. As an international listener and long-time observer of Vietnams’ development, I am confident that the 14th National Congress will provide renewed momentum and strategic clarity for the country’s future and further strengthen Vietnam’s constructive role in the international community.”
A: Thank you very much, Mr. Gheorghe, for taking the time to share your thoughtful views with us. We truly appreciate your long-standing companionship with the Voice of Vietnam and your sincere interest in Vietnam’s development and the role of the Communist Party of Viet Nam.
B: To all our listeners around the world, your voices matter to us. We warmly invite you to send in your opinions, reflections, and feedback on the programs and topics you hear on VOV. Feel free to share your thoughts with us by email or letter, and we will be happy to feature them on our broadcasts whenever possible.
 Hanoi Post Office is an iconic construction by Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn) |
A: Here we have an email from Mr. Najimuddin of India. He listened to our program on 7220 kHz between 16:00 and 16:30 UTC on January 1, with a SINPO rating of 44343, a moderate but reliable signal. He said he felt great pleasure listening to the Saturday Report and Weekend Music Program.
B: In his correspondence, Mr. Najimuddin had an interesting question: “How many post offices are there in Vietnam?”
A: Vietnam has thousands of post offices and postal service units across the country, organized under the Vietnam Post Corporation (VN Post). They include post offices and communal cultural-post offices, which ensure that mails and postal services reach both urban centers and remote communities.
B: According to VN Post, Vietnam’s international postal network currently consists of 87 international mail routes, including 83 air routes, one maritime route, and three land and specialized road routes, enabling direct postal exchanges with around 200 countries and territories worldwide.
A: In practice, postal services may restrict or suspend mail delivery to certain countries due to political instability, armed conflicts, or international sanctions. Many postal services, including Vietnam’s, do not allow the mailing of cash or foreign currency to or from certain countries.
B: So, while Vietnam’s postal network is broad and well connected internationally, senders are always advised to check current regulations and destination-specific restrictions before mailing important items.
A: We hope this additional explanation helps our listeners better understand how international postal services work and why disruptions or limitations sometimes occur.
 Inside the Hanoi Post Office (Photo: dantri.com.vn) |
B: Next, here is letter from Mr. Yoshe Kunihisa in Aichi, Japan, who has been following our programs very closely. He writes: “Recently, I have been paying attention to and listening to many of your programs. News related to the economy, politics, and socio-cultural issues remains among the most engaging topics. The more I listen, the more impressed I am by Vietnam’s remarkable development. I hope you will continue to produce even better programs in the future.”
A: Thank you very much, Mr. Kunihisa. It truly means a lot to us to know that our coverage of economic, political and cultural affairs is reaching listeners in Japan and leaving such a positive impression.
B: Yes, your comment about Vietnam’s “remarkable development” is especially encouraging. It motivates us to keep improving the quality and depth of our programs, so we can bring you even more accurate, engaging and insightful stories about Vietnam.
A: Now, let’s move on to a message from Mr. Safril Susanto in Java, Indonesia, who shared his long-standing connection with the Voice of Vietnam. He writes: “I am proud of and deeply fond of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV). I have never been to Vietnam, but I know a lot about the country through photos, and by listening to the Voice of Vietnam. I also enjoy photography, especially nature landscapes.”
B: What a wonderful journey, Mr Susanto, listening to VOV for more than three decades. That kind of loyalty truly touches our hearts.
A: He continues with a hope that many listeners may share: “Recently, I became active again and want to learn more about Vietnam’s nature and culture. I think Vietnam and Indonesia share many similarities in nature, especially southern Vietnam with its tropical climate.”
B: Indeed, Vietnam and Indonesia do share many natural and cultural similarities, particularly in climate, landscapes and ways of life. That connection makes exchanges between our peoples even more meaningful.
A: And finally, Mr. Susanto shares a dream close to our hearts: “If I can visit Vietnam for the first time, I would like to go to northern Vietnam. I hope that dream will come true.”
B: We sincerely hope so too. Northern Vietnam, with its mountains, terraced rice fields and rich cultural heritage, would be a wonderful destination for a photographer like you.
A: Thank you, Mr. Kunihisa and Mr. Susanto, for taking the time to write to us. Your letters remind us that radio and digital programs are more than just broadcasts, they are bridges connecting people, cultures and friendships across borders.
B: Thank you once again for your thoughtful questions and for staying tuned to Letter Box on the Voice of Vietnam. Keep those letters coming!
A: Until next week, we wish you many moments of peace and joy. Goodbye.