Singapore amends Constitution

Singapore amends Constitution

(VOVworld) – Singapore’s parliament passed changes to the Constitution Wednesday, raising the bar for presidential candidates and ensuring that all races are represented in the office
Conference on gender equality in Hanoi

Conference on gender equality in Hanoi

(VOVworld) - On Sunday, a communication program and a conference on gender equality were jointly held by UNESCO Vietnam Office, Radio Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam Institute of Education Sciences, Women’s Museum...
Vietnam, a successful example of development

Vietnam, a successful example of development

(VOVworld) - The Vietnam 2035 report, themed “toward prosperity creativity, equity and democracy”, was released in Hanoi on Tuesday by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the World Bank
Canada imposes new sanctions against Russia

Canada imposes new sanctions against Russia

(VOVworld) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced that Canada is introducing additional economic sanctions and travel bans against Russian and Ukrainian individuals over its alleged involvement in the Ukrainian...
21st APEC Summit concluded

21st APEC Summit concluded

(VOVworld) - APEC Leaders concluded their meeting in Bali on Tuesday by issuing a declaration under the theme: “Resilient Asia-Pacific, engine of global growth.”
Wednesday August 21, 2013

Wednesday August 21, 2013

First on our show today, we want to welcome Prithwiraj Purkayastha, a 30-year-old listener in India. He wrote: “I am a regular listener to VOV English programs on shortwave...
Banks cut interest rate, inflation eases

Banks cut interest rate, inflation eases

(VOVworld) The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has just lowered major interest rate caps, including deposit rates by 1%. The central bank has also decided to open up equity, real estate...