Wednesday July 9, 2014

Wednesday July 9, 2014

(VOVworld) - We are very glad to know that many of our listeners have also listened to VOV’s programs in other languages. They recognized that each section broadcasts somewhat different...
Ly Sin Sinh, a dedicated village chief

Ly Sin Sinh, a dedicated village chief

(VOVworld) – People in northern Ha Giang province consider arable land as valuable as gold because most of the local terrain is rocky. Ly Sin Sinh, who is of Mong ethnicity, has donated 300...
Wednesday, March 26 2014

Wednesday, March 26 2014

A: First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Vladimir Nikitin of St. Petersburg, Russia, to our program. In his first reception report to VOV, the 33-year...
Eating insects in Hanoi

Eating insects in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Locusts, crickets, ants, silkworm cocoons, and stink bugs…just mentioning these small insects makes some people shiver
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

A: This week, we continued to receive a lot of letters from our listeners from all over the world. Most of the listeners wrote that they especially liked our features about...
Visiting Bac Ha market

Visiting Bac Ha market

(VOVworld) – Five years ago, Bac Ha market in Lao Cai Province was selected by Serendib magazine of Sri Lanka as one of Southeast Asia’s 10 most famous markets. Due to rapid modernization, many...
Giving lucky money during Tet - Li xi custom

Giving lucky money during Tet - Li xi custom

(VOVworld) - The Lunar New Year festival (Tet) is a typical cultural feature of most Asian countries, including Vietnam. This is Vietnam’s biggest holiday, associated with a range of traditions and customs...
Hanoians ahead of the New Year’s Eve

Hanoians ahead of the New Year’s Eve

(VOVworld) – The new year is coming and together with people nationwide, Hanoians are preparing to welcome the arrival of spring. Let’s enjoy the cheery atmosphere in the capital through...
Hanoi flower markets at Tet

Hanoi flower markets at Tet

(VOVworld)- Peach blossoms, kumquat trees and bouquets of flowers are indispensable in Vietnamese households during Tet. About a month before Tet, flowers markets in Hanoi become busier and more crowded
Middle East: 2013’s most unstable region

Middle East: 2013’s most unstable region

(VOVworld)- In 2013, the Middle East topped the list of the world’s most unstable regions due to clashes between Israel and Palestine, Syria’s civil war and Iran’s nuclear...
Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

(VOVworld)- Phong Nha Ke Bang national park in Quang Binh province was recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003 for its significant geological and geomorphic features....
Christmas celebrated nationwide

Christmas celebrated nationwide

(VOVworld)- A happy atmosphere reached every corner of the country on Christmas Eve. Shops, commercial centers and entertainment centers on Hanoi’s main roads were shining gorgeously with lights arranged in the...
Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

(VOVworld) – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam’s "Descending Dragon", is located in the Tonkin Gulf in Quang Ninh province, about 180 km from Hanoi
Wednesday October 30, 2013

Wednesday October 30, 2013

On October 27, we adjusted the frequencies of our winter broadcasts. We made some minor changes and have sent the latest frequency list to listeners by mail
Wednesday October 23, 2013

Wednesday October 23, 2013

A: First on our show today, we’d like to say hello to Mohamad Shamim from Keralam State of India. This week, we received several emails and letters from Shamim,...