Hugo Chavez's funeral attracts world leaders

Hugo Chavez's funeral attracts world leaders

World leaders, athletes and left-wing celebrities gathered at a music-filled state funeral honoring Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday. The funeral at a military academy where Chavez has been...
Cycling tour challenges AO victims

Cycling tour challenges AO victims

(VOVworld) – A ceremony in Hanoi on Monday closed the trans-Vietnam cycling program for Agent Orange (AO) victims which has lasted for nearly one month
Vietnam bids to host ASIAD 2019

Vietnam bids to host ASIAD 2019

(VOVworld) – The Government has approved a campaign to host the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Vietnam in 2019. Vietnam will send a dossier to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), establish a...
Vietnam flag hoisted at London 2012 Paralympics

Vietnam flag hoisted at London 2012 Paralympics

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s flag and three others were hoisted at a ceremony held yesterday at London’s Olympic Park to celebrate the attendance of the four countries’ disabled athletes in the...
National martial arts championship open in Hue

National martial arts championship open in Hue

(VOVworld)- Nearly 300 athletes from 30 provinces and cities across the country are taking part in the 2012 National Traditional Martial Arts (Vovinam) Championship, which officially opened in the central...
2012 U18 International Tennis Tournament opens in Hue

2012 U18 International Tennis Tournament opens in Hue

(VOVworld) – The 2012 U18 International Tennis Tournament opened yesterday in Hue city, a featured activity of National Tourism Year North Central Coastal Area-Hue 2012. 130 athletes from 19 countries and territories...
London Olympics close with spectacular ceremony

London Olympics close with spectacular ceremony

(VOVworld) - The 30th Olympic Games drew to a close Sunday evening with a ceremony of spectacular sights, sounds, and music featuring more than 4,000 performers. The ceremony opened with a parade of...
Phu Dong national sport festival opens

Phu Dong national sport festival opens

(VOVworld)- The 8th National Phu Dong Sports Festival opened in Can Tho city yesterday. Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Le Quang Quy praised the 6...
Eighth National Phu Dong Sports Festival opens

Eighth National Phu Dong Sports Festival opens

(VOVworld)-The opening ceremony of the Eighth National Phu Dong Sports Festival was held today/ on Monday in Can Tho city. This year the Festival will last until August 12 and will feature athletes aged 6...
Sports exchange marks 45th ASEAN anniversary

Sports exchange marks 45th ASEAN anniversary

(VOVworld) - A sports exchange programme entitled “Vietnam-ASEAN and partners” was held in Hanoi on August 5 to celebrate ASEAN’s 45th anniversary and 17 years since Vietnam’s membership
Letter Box July 25, 2012

Letter Box July 25, 2012

A: Let’s start this week’s Letter Box with an email from a young Bulgarian listener Georgi Bancov. 16 year-old Georgi reported listening to our July 20 broadcast...
Vietnamese flag flies at London Olympics

Vietnamese flag flies at London Olympics

(VOV) - The national flag of Vietnam was hoisted at the Olympic Park in London on July 21, marking the start of Vietnamese athletes’ competitions at the Summer Games