(VOVWORLD) - : First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Afzal Husain of India to VOV. In his first feedback on our programming, Afzal expressed his interest in the Letter Box and our story about palm oil and cajuput oil and their use in treating pain.

(VOVWORLD) - Last week the 12 language sections of the VOVWorld Service received 332 emails and phone calls from listeners in 32 countries and territories, who shared their opinions of VOV’s programs and told us something about their lives and major events in their countries.

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to thank our listeners around the world for your sympathy over the harsh struggles against the COVID-19 pandemic, which is spreading quickly in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Tehreem Arish, a member of Pakistan’s Women’s DX Club, emailed us to say: “I’ve been listening to your programs for a long time with keen interest. Mostly I listen with my club members. Your programs are informative and interesting. There is an aesthetic pleasure in all your programs.Your accent, way of expression, and style of production all attract me very much. That's the reason we all enjoy your programs in a true sense.”

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome back Gerry Neumann of the UK, who we haven’t heard from for a very long time. Welcome back, Mr. Neumann.

(VOVWORLD) - Many of our listeners have told us they are thirsting to travel after months of travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Mouad Belgrid of Morocco to VOV. Moaud told us that he listened to us on shortwave and followed us on Facebook.

(VOVWORLD) - I hope this edition of the Letter Box finds you safe from the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to rage worldwide, spawning new variants.

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to thank our listeners Shivendu Paul, Prithwiraj Purkayastha and Ashik Eqbal Tokon for congratulating us on Vietnam Family Day, June 28.

(VOVWORLD) - First of all we’d like to thank all our listeners for your best wishes and congratulations for VOV’s staff on Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day, June 21. Here are some of the many wishes sent to us.