Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

A: Bun Cha- the traditional Vietnamese dish - consists of grilled pork served in a broth or with dipping sauce, along with rice noodles and fresh herbs. It is one of the...
Countdown to Election Day

Countdown to Election Day

(VOVworld)- On May 22, millions of Vietnamese will cast their votes for the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at 184 polling stations. Final preparations are being completed in...
Cuong Xa- a hundred year-old pagoda in Hai Duong

Cuong Xa- a hundred year-old pagoda in Hai Duong

(VOVworld)- In Hai Duong province, Cương Xá pagoda is a major religious center with unique architecture. The pagoda has become a popular destination for religious followers and tourists. Vinh Phong...
Wednesday May 11, 2016

Wednesday May 11, 2016

(VOVworld) - From Japan, Fumito Hokamura told us about powerful earthquakes that shook the Kumamoto region last month and destroyed many houses. He said this area hadn’t recorded many earthquakes before....
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

B: The success of the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising, which culminated in the historic HCM campaign ended Vietnamese people’s anti-US war. It marked a milestone...
Media cover Vietnam, Laos ties

Media cover Vietnam, Laos ties

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s media is covering the visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith, which began Monday
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

A: We’d like to thank Robert Krolikowski of the US for sending us late Easter greetings with a beautiful Easter Card and a greeting card marking St Patrick’s Day...
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

A: In an email to VOV this week, SB Sharma of India asked about some special food made with green bananas, so we’ll tell you about snails cooked with green banana...
Wednesday April 6, 2016

Wednesday April 6, 2016

A: I have a letter from Robert Gauvin who wrote to us on a snowy night in Ottawa, Canada. He said “winter this year came late to most of Canada. The last few...
Wednesday March 30, 2016

Wednesday March 30, 2016

A: Vietnam has many colorful festivals and annual events which range from simply entertaining the community to honoring Vietnam’s founders and heroes
Vietnam raises alert level for Zika virus

Vietnam raises alert level for Zika virus

(VOVworld) - Vietnam has raised the warning level for the Zika virus following the World Health Organization’s confirmation on Wednesday that an Australian was tested positive for Zika after returning...
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

A: In a letter to us this week, Markku wrote: “I’m writing to you, because I listened to your transmission again after 48 years. The date of your last QSL card...
Lighthouse keepers on Truong Sa archipelago

Lighthouse keepers on Truong Sa archipelago

(VOVworld) – Lighthouses on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago guide ships at night and confirm Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty. To keep the lighthouses lit, lighthouse workers have to work all day and...
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

A: Vietnamese festivals are variously categorized as agricultural festivals, religious festivals, competitions of folk singing and games, and cultural festivals honoring local heroes and traditions