Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

A: First on our show today, we’d like to remind you that now you can listen to our English program on the internet at the same time as on shortwave...
Philae lander lands on comet

Philae lander lands on comet

(VOVworld) – The European Space Agency landed a probe on a comet on Wednesday, a first in space exploration and the climax of a 10-year odyssey
Cham’s Kate festival opens

Cham’s Kate festival opens

(VOVworld) – The Kate festival, the biggest annual festival of the Cham ethnic people of the Balamon religion, opened in Phan Rang City in Ninh Thuan province on Thursday
Wednesday August 20, 2014

Wednesday August 20, 2014

A: This week we got a lot of compliments for the music we play on our program and post on our website. Jayanta Chakrabarty of India wrote: “Once again I have enjoyed hearing Vietnamese...
Cultural features of folk festivals in Vietnam

Cultural features of folk festivals in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – There are about 8,000 folk festivals in Vietnam, most of them taking place in spring from the first to the fourth lunar month. Almost all the villages hold festivals. Typical festivities include the...
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

(VOVworld) - The joyful atmosphere of the Lunar New Year festival, Vietnamese Tet, is all around. Here in VOV’s office, we have received a lot of beautiful greetings from listeners...
Wednesday, January 15, 2013

Wednesday, January 15, 2013

A: This week, we have continued to receive Christmas and New Year cards with beautiful greetings from our dear listeners around the world. We would like to thank Peter Ng from Malaysia for his beautiful...
China’s spacecraft lands on Moon

China’s spacecraft lands on Moon

(VOVworld) – China landed its Chang'e 3 spacecraft on the moon on Saturday, joining the United States and the former Soviet Union in managing to accomplish such an exploit
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

(VOVworld) - Shortwave isn’t just for developing countries. A lot of our listeners in European countries and the US are still committed to shortwave broadcast to learn about other parts of...
Small houses in the middle of the sea

Small houses in the middle of the sea

(VOVworld) - Located about 350 nautical miles from the mainland, the DK1 platforms are also known as the Cluster of Economics, Science and Services in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province. B
Sinh Ton Dong Island- Vietnam’s watchtower

Sinh Ton Dong Island- Vietnam’s watchtower

(VOVworld)- 300 km from the mainland, Sinh Ton Dong island in Sinh Ton Dong commune, Truong Sa district of Khanh Hoa province has a strategic position and one of Vietnam’s frontier...
Visiting little houses on Truong Sa

Visiting little houses on Truong Sa

(VOVworld) – VOV5 reporter continues the exploration of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago today and takes you on a tour to discover its submerged islands and the lives of local people...
Visiting Truong Sa- Spratly archipelago

Visiting Truong Sa- Spratly archipelago

(VOVworld)- Truong Sa, Vietnam’s first island district, is located 250 nautical miles or about 400 km from the coast. Despite numerous difficulties, people and soldiers on the island are determined...
Renewable energy for economic development

Renewable energy for economic development

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s geographical conditions are favorable for renewable energy such sources as the sun, wind and biomass. Being severely affected by climate change, Vietnam is seeking to use renewable...
Workshop on promoting green tourism

Workshop on promoting green tourism

(VOVworld)- A workshop on promoting environmentally friendly tourism opened in Hanoi on Friday as part of the first Vietnam International Travel Mart 2013