Thailand reruns elections in 5 provinces

Thailand reruns elections in 5 provinces

(VOVworld) –Around 120,000 people have been registered in 101 constituencies across five provinces south of Bangkok for the Sunday vote, according to Thai Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn. These...
Post-upheaval Ukraine: viable challenges

Post-upheaval Ukraine: viable challenges

(VOVworld) – Ukraine has begun to nominate candidates for the presidential election in May. The election is considered an important step to help Ukraine stabilize the situation and move closer to Europe....
Thai army urges factions to avoid violence

Thai army urges factions to avoid violence

(VOVworld) - Thailand’s Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha appealed for calm on Thursday ahead of a long holiday weekend during which thousands of people are expected to join anti-government protests...
Con Dao, a tourist paradise

Con Dao, a tourist paradise

(VOVworld) – Con Dao archipelago in Ba Ria Vung Tau province consists of 16 islets. It used to be known as a hell on earth where revolutionary Vietnamese soldiers were jailed during the wars...
Interim Pakistani Prime Minister Sworn In

Interim Pakistani Prime Minister Sworn In

Pakistan’s interim prime minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso was sworn in as the sixth caretaker prime minister of Pakistan in a ceremony held at the President’s House on Monday....
Spiritual culture of southern fishermen

Spiritual culture of southern fishermen

(VOVworld)- With a 3,200 km coast, Vietnam has always been closely associated with the sea. Fishermen setting out on a voyage always pray to God to look after them...
Worshiping Hanoi’s craft ancestors

Worshiping Hanoi’s craft ancestors

(VOVworld)- Hanoi’s 36 ancient guild streets have names beginning with the word “Hang” which refer to the craft or trade once associated with that street. As time has passed,...