Traveler's Guide Where to relax this weekend Hoang Phong Thursday, Oct 5, 2017,18:07 (GMT+7) Where to relax this weekendHoang Phong Visitors browse for books on Nguyen Van Binh book street in downtown HCMC - PHOTO: HOANG PHONG Those longing for a place to find some relaxing moments during the weekend break can take a look at some following destinations in HCMC where there are scores of eatery, shopping and entertainment services. Hoa Lu Stadium, 2 Dinh Tien Hoang Street in District 1 Those curious about the diverse culinary cultures of the five continents are recommended to take a sightseeing tour to Hoa Lu Stadium at the corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dinh Tien Hoang streets in HCMC’s District 1 to participate in the Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 on two weekend days, October 7-8. The event will feature more than 300 food stalls of nearly 170 domestic and foreign enterprises at a … [Read more...] about Where to relax this weekend
January 2018 calendar
Wednesday February 7, 2018
B: In our office, Tet means a lot more work than usual. We are completing special productions for the biggest celebration of the year, so our studios will be busy recording programs late into the evening. A: In addition to our broadcast work, the VOV staff has been devoting time to charity work, in the national tradition of “haves helping have-nots”. Tet is a sacred celebration and fortunate people want to share their luck, prosperity, and compassion with others. B: VOV’s Youth Union and Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) gave Tet gifts to50 children at Huồi Mới 2 primary school, Nghe An province. It’s one of 6 schools that VOV and Vinalines helped build in 2016. A: We went there a week before Tet because we wanted to create for the children a Tet atmosphere with new, warm clothes, confectioneries, and traditional Tet food items. The trip helped young reporters understand what life is like in Vietnam’s remote mountain areas. B: A group … [Read more...] about Wednesday February 7, 2018
Wednesday January 31, 2018
A: Radio listeners around the world are celebrating Radio Day February 13. Chinmoy Mahato, President of the Guide International Listeners Club in India wrote: “We are going to celebrate World Radio Day on February 13 in our club. On this occasion, we have arranged a big Radio Exhibition and a Listeners’ Conference.” B: It’s so great to be informed about radio listeners clubs’ activities to mark Radio Day, Chinmoy. We wish your event great success. We’d like to welcome Anamdarshi Masih of India to VOV. We’ll send you our frequency list and program schedule to make it easier for you to follow our broadcasts. We look forward to hearing from you frequently.A: In an email to VOV, Shivendu Paul, President of the Metali Listeners’ Club wrote: “Season’s greetings and best wishes for the New Year 2018 and coming World Radio Day 2018 to all staff and listeners of Voice of Vietnam. Thank you for sending souvenir items for our World … [Read more...] about Wednesday January 31, 2018
Wednesday 31 January, 2018
A: Radio listeners around the world are celebrating Radio Day February 13. Chinmoy Mahato, President of the Guide International Listeners Club in India wrote: “We are going to celebrate World Radio Day on February 13 in our club. On this occasion, we have arranged a big Radio Exhibition and a Listeners’ Conference.” B: It’s so great to be informed about radio listeners clubs’ activities to mark Radio Day, Chinmoy. We wish your event great success. We’d like to welcome Anamdarshi Masih of India to VOV. We’ll send you our frequency list and program schedule to make it easier for you to follow our broadcasts. We look forward to hearing from you frequently.A: In an email to VOV, Shivendu Paul, President of the Metali Listeners’ Club wrote: “Season’s greetings and best wishes for the New Year 2018 and coming World Radio Day 2018 to all staff and listeners of Voice of Vietnam. Thank you for sending souvenir items for our World … [Read more...] about Wednesday 31 January, 2018
Wednesday January 10, 2018
B: Vassilis Spiliopoulos of Greece emailed us on January 7 to say “This is the first reception report I send this year! I listened to Voice of Vietnam at 7280 khz at 19:54 UTC. Very nice Vietnamese music! And good propagation with some noise. SINPO is 44454.”A: Eddy Prabowo of Indonesia reported listening to a program on January 6 on the frequency of 7315 kHz. He rated SINPO at 43444. He logged in to our channel via webSDR SC- Brazil, and monitored in Jakarta, Indonesia, using an Android smartphone. He noted: “Strong signal strength. Found minor atmospheric noise and minor fading, the audio relatively disturbed by a co-channel of a Chinese station in the background.”B: I’m reading an email from Richard Nowak of the US. He wrote “best wishes for a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year! I enjoyed the show on January 8 on 7315 kHz listening with a Hallicrafters S-40A hooked up to an outdoor active loop mounted at 6 meters. Reception was 35333, decent … [Read more...] about Wednesday January 10, 2018