DPRK names new defense minister

DPRK names new defense minister

(VOVworld) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has named General Pak Yong-sik its new defense minister to replace Hyon Yong Chol, the country's former last defense minister
Burundi rejects new UN mediator

Burundi rejects new UN mediator

(VOVworld) – On Sunday the Burundi government told a United Nations mediator to step down, just two weeks after he was sent to help resolve Burundi’s political crisis
Israel continues military operations in Gaza

Israel continues military operations in Gaza

(VOVworld) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed their rocket attack on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday night, a few hours after a rocket launched from Gaza hit the southern Israeli...
PM Hun Sen elected as new CPP President

PM Hun Sen elected as new CPP President

(VOVworld) – The 38th congress of the Standing Committee of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) convened on Saturday and agreed to elect Prime Minister Hun Sen as the new President to...
Iran ready to supply gas to Europe

Iran ready to supply gas to Europe

(VOVworld) - Iran is ready to supply gas to European countries, said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a joint press conference with his Kazakh counterpart Erlan Idrissov in Astana...
German-Greek relations: concurrent challenges

German-Greek relations: concurrent challenges

(VOVworld) – During the Greek Prime Minister’s first visit to Germany since he took office, Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed Greece’s debt crisis and measures to boost bilateral...
Youth and Radio

Youth and Radio

(VOVworld) – The Voice of Vietnam and radio stations worldwide have celebrated the 4th World Radio Day, which acknowledges radio’s contributions to social life. World Radio Day on February 13, 2015, themed “Youth...
Wednesday February 4, 2015

Wednesday February 4, 2015

A: First on our show today, we’d like to thank you all for your regular feedback to our broadcasts. As shortwave broadcasting is fading out amidst the explosion of digital...
The Red Dao ethnic group in Ta Phin

The Red Dao ethnic group in Ta Phin

(VOVworld) – Located ten kilometers from Sa Pa town, Ta Phin village is a popular destination for tourists. The village is famous for traditional medical remedies of wild leaves made by...