Libya: Muslim rebels claim control over Benghazi

Libya: Muslim rebels claim control over Benghazi

(VOVworld) – Al-Qaida-linked Muslim insurgents Ansar al-Sharia claimed its control over the entire city of Benghazi in eastern Libya on Wednesday, following 2 days fighting with the Libyan...
Wednesday, July 16 2014

Wednesday, July 16 2014

A: So far, there aren’t any apple cider factories in Vietnam, but there are about 45 microbreweries in Vietnam, whereof 35 are making Czech inspired beer and the other 10 are...
Heavy casualties in Kenya attack

Heavy casualties in Kenya attack

(VOVworld) – At least 29 people have been killed in 2 separate attacks in Kenya’s coastal regions on Saturday, said the Kenyan Ministry of Internal Affairs on Sunday
Wednesday, July 2 2014

Wednesday, July 2 2014

First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Gianluca Romani, our new listener from Italy. Gianluca wrote: “This is my first reception report to Radio Voice of Vietnam. The signal of your...
Wednesday June 25, 2014

Wednesday June 25, 2014

A: We have gotten a lot of good feedback on the quality of our broadcast to many countries. Conor Farrell of Ireland said “I’m delighted to report that I listened to VOV on 9730...
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Over the past week, we have received a lot of letters and emails from listeners around the world. Many said they have closely followed news reports on recent developments in...
Wednesday May 28, 2014

Wednesday May 28, 2014

(VOVworld) - Foreigners preparing to visit Vietnam frequently ask about transportation. We have some suggestions for getting around. This is in response to a question from Indian listener Jayanta Chakrabarty about public...
Wednesday, May 22, 2014

Wednesday, May 22, 2014

Well, not only in Hue, anywhere in Vietnam, you will have a chance to experience “diều sáo”- kite flying with flute singing. Kite flying is popular throughout the year, but especially in summer. Vietnamese people of...
Wednesday May 14, 2014

Wednesday May 14, 2014

(VOVworld) - Let’s begin with two listeners’ requests to be recruited as VOV shortwave observers. Professor Ashraful Islam of Bangladesh wrote: “I’m a Dx’er and regular listener to most of...
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Reginalou Annuciadao, our new listener from Brazil. Reginalou sent us a beautiful postcard of theater Jose De Alencar in Brazil and...
Wednesday April 16, 2014

Wednesday April 16, 2014

(VOVworld) - “As a regular visitor to Hue for many years now, I am always keen to hear news about that city, and so I’ve been pleased that the 2014 Hue Festival has been mentioned...
Wednesday, April 9 2014

Wednesday, April 9 2014

Today, according to the lunar calendar, is the 10th day of March, when Vietnamese people celebrate the death anniversary of the Hung Kings, the founders of the nation. Festive activities...
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...
Wednesday March 18, 2014

Wednesday March 18, 2014

(VOVworld) - This week we got a letter from Tim Watson of the US, who hasn’t written to us for a very long time. It’s always a pleasure to...
Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Hello and welcome to VOV’s Letter Box, our weekly feature dedicated to listeners throughout the world. We are Mai Phuong and Ngoc Huyen