Cosplay: the Culture of Immitation

Cosplay: the Culture of Immitation

(VOVworld) - Costume role-play or cosplay has become more than a fashion trend. It’s now massive network of costume enthusiasts, spread around the globe. Why has it attracted...
ASEAN +3 financial officials meet in Vientiane

ASEAN +3 financial officials meet in Vientiane

(VOVworld) - Deputy financial ministers and vice governors of central banks from ASEAN countries and ASEAN’s partner countries, including China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK), gathered for a meeting...
Japan seeks to join US-Philippine maneuver

Japan seeks to join US-Philippine maneuver

(VOVworld) - Japan is in talks with the Philippines about participating in joint drills with the United States on a regular basis. Amy Searight, deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and...
Japan’s new security law comes into force

Japan’s new security law comes into force

(VOVworld) – Japan’s new security law has come into force after being ratified 6 months ago. It stipulates, for the first time since World War II, that Japan’s Self...
Onigiri - A symbol of family love in Japan

Onigiri - A symbol of family love in Japan

(VOVworld) - At first glance, Onigiri- Japanese rice balls- seem too ordinary to represent the quintessence of Japan’s cooking arts, unlike a colorful tray of sushi. Yet, the simple-looking rice...
Crowdfunding to promote Vietnamese culture

Crowdfunding to promote Vietnamese culture

(VOVworld)- Crowdfunded projects promoting Vietnamese arts and culture have become more popular. The projects have enabled Vietnamese artists to realize their passion and find outlets for their work
Mekong Ceramics: The Fine Art of Commoners

Mekong Ceramics: The Fine Art of Commoners

(VOVworld) - Running through 6 countries with an estimated length of 4,350 km, the Mekong is the longest river in the southeast Asia region and is home to many unique cultural features, including ceramics. Made...
HCM City Book Expo promotes reading

HCM City Book Expo promotes reading

(VOVworld) - The ninth biannual HCM City Book Expo that opens at District 1’s Le Van Tam Park yesterday will seek to promote reading habits, especially among children. The weeklong event, entitled Book, Culture, Integration and Development, has...