25th meeting of states parties to UNCLOS

25th meeting of states parties to UNCLOS

(VOVworld) – The 25th meeting of states parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea was held in New York this week. 136 of the Convention’s 167...
Oil prices slump on US oil report

Oil prices slump on US oil report

(VOVworld) - Crude oil prices have fallen sharply in the US and world market due to investors’ concern about possible decision made at the meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum...
Referendum promotes people’s mastership

Referendum promotes people’s mastership

(VOVworld) – The draft Law on Referendum will be debated for the first time at the 9th session of the 13th National Assembly. The law aims to promote democracy and...
Korean tensions continue

Korean tensions continue

(VOVworld) – Increasing pressure and sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to bring Pyongyang back to the negotiating table was the focus of a high-level meeting between the US...
Vietnam aims at greater socio-economic growth

Vietnam aims at greater socio-economic growth

(VOVworld) – The government’s supplementary report on socio-economic development in 2014 and the situation since the beginning of this year said all set targets have been fulfilled. The report,...
Vietnam China border friendship activities held

Vietnam China border friendship activities held

(VOVworld) – High ranking defense ministries delegations from Vietnam and China have joined a border patrol in mark 112 in Lao Cai province, Muong Khuong District as part of the 2nd bilateral...
Referendums, people’s opinions of utmost importance

Referendums, people’s opinions of utmost importance

(VOVworld) – The draft Law on Referendums was an important agenda item of the 38th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee which concluded on Thursday. Referendums acknowledge the public’s role and voice...
40 years of Vietnam in foreigners’ eyes

40 years of Vietnam in foreigners’ eyes

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has rapidly developed 40 years after the war. Many foreigners have seen a changing Vietnam from a war-torn country to a developed, dynamic one that actively integrates in...
Supporting new rural development in Dong Nai

Supporting new rural development in Dong Nai

(VOVworld) – Dong Nai province’s fund to support farmers has helped many local households escape poverty over the past 20 years. At present, this fund is contributing to the...
NA Standing Committee’s 37th session closes

NA Standing Committee’s 37th session closes

(VOVworld) – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung asked the relevant agencies to make thorough preparations for the 9th session of the 13th National Assembly meeting, scheduled for this May...
Wednesday April 8, 2015

Wednesday April 8, 2015

(VOVworld) - First we’d like to welcome a new listener, Stu McLeod of Napier City, New Zealand. He listened to the VOV World service on Sunday, April 5. Stu told us...