1,000 farmers protest in Bangkok

1,000 farmers protest in Bangkok

(VOVworld) – 1,000 farmers across Thailand joined an anti-government protest in Bangkok on Thursday to increase pressure on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra concerning overdue payments under the government's...
Thai army urges factions to avoid violence

Thai army urges factions to avoid violence

(VOVworld) - Thailand’s Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha appealed for calm on Thursday ahead of a long holiday weekend during which thousands of people are expected to join anti-government protests...
State President visits Thanh Hoa province

State President visits Thanh Hoa province

(VOVworld) – President Truong Tan Sang toured a number of models for agricultural production and new rural development during a visit to Thanh Hoa province on Thursday and Friday
Vietnamese Tet of reunions

Vietnamese Tet of reunions

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese people are living in a cheery atmosphere during the spring. Foreigners, including Ambassadors who are living away from their families, share their warm feelings with their Vietnamese friends during...
Vice President pays pre-Tet visit to Ha Nam province

Vice President pays pre-Tet visit to Ha Nam province

(VOVworld) – Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan has praised Ha Nam province’s achievements in 2013, highlighting its efforts in attracting investment, improving healthcare and education. Mrs. Doan made the remarks while...
New Year visits and gifts to localities

New Year visits and gifts to localities

(VOVworld)- President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Nguyen Thien Nhan on Tuesday paid a New Year visit to the Tam Binh Center for Children. Nhan praised the center’s staff for...
Tet for the poor

Tet for the poor

(VOVworld) - The Lunar New Year is just around the corner. Many activities are underway to help poor households, and other disadvantaged people enjoy a happy Tet

DPRK’s Embassy in Hanoi holds a banquet

(VOvworld)- The Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Chang In held a banquet in Hanoi on Thursday to celebrate the 55th anniversary of President Kim...
Wednesday November 27, 2013

Wednesday November 27, 2013

(VOVworld) - To begin this week’s Letter Box, I’d like to welcome new listener Andy Chang of Davis, California, in the US
Egypt’s trial of Mohamed Morsi delayed

Egypt’s trial of Mohamed Morsi delayed

(VOVworld) - Egypt's state-run television station reported on Monday that the trial of the deposed President Mohamed Morsi opened as scheduled but just minutes later, judges announced a delay due...
China, Malaysia enhance defense cooperation

China, Malaysia enhance defense cooperation

(VOVworld) - Malaysia and China will carry out joint military exercises beginning next year, implementing a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation signed nine years ago