The broadcast was followed by news in three languages: Vietnamese, French, and English. That autumn morning in 1945 was the first time the familiar opening “This is the Voice of Vietnam” was heard at the start of a VOV program. Despite Vietnam’s many historic changes over the past 81 years, that opening line has remained unchanged. For 81 years, VOV has remained closely connected to the country, serving as a bridge between Vietnam and the international community.
The sound of VOV broadcasting through public loudspeakers on the streets of Hanoi nearly half a century ago remains unforgettable for Piotr Yuryevich Tsvetov, a former Russian journalist who first came to Vietnam in the 1970s. He said VOV has been a valuable source of information.
“I find the information very useful, and most importantly, up to date. When it comes to what is happening in Vietnam, the first place I turn to is VOV. It’s a good source of information that helps me understand the developments taking place in Vietnam and, at the same time, Vietnam’s assessment of events in world politics. You always strive to report the news objectively,” said Tsvetov.
