Selection of new Japan PM begins

Selection of new Japan PM begins

(VOVWORLD) - With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about to step down, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will meet on Tuesday to decide when and how choose his replacement
Life in Vietnam’s quarantine area

Life in Vietnam’s quarantine area

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government has been working diligently to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, and to ensure the safety of its citizens and visitors to Vietnam. Quarantine facilities...
Abe’s approval climbs ahead of LDP election

Abe’s approval climbs ahead of LDP election

(VOVWORLD) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has the lead in the September election for president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) with 35% support, according to the latest public...
ASEAN demands China honor 1982 UNCLOS

ASEAN demands China honor 1982 UNCLOS

(VOVworld) - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday commended a joint statement issued by ASEAN foreign ministers on the current East Sea situation
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...
DPJ opposes Lower House dissolution

DPJ opposes Lower House dissolution

Executives of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) remain opposed to Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s intention of dissolving the Lower House which may evoke fierce political controversy