Wednesday June 1, 2016

Wednesday June 1, 2016

A: This week we received a special guest, Gerry Neumann from England. Gerry has regularly visited Vietnam’s Hue city in the summer to teach English as a volunteer. Before leaving...
Japan considers senate election date

Japan considers senate election date

(VOVworld) – Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering setting the House of Councilors election for July 10 and the official campaigning will kick off on June...
Security tightened for EURO 2016

Security tightened for EURO 2016

(VOVworld)- The month-long European football championship (Euro 2016) will begin next Friday in Paris, France. Security has been tightened against a possible terrorist attack
Hanoi busy with programs for children

Hanoi busy with programs for children

(VOVworld) – International Children’s Day on June 1st is a time when people at home and abroad show their concern for children. In Hanoi many activities are underway on this...
Rain blessing ceremony of the Ha Nhi

Rain blessing ceremony of the Ha Nhi

(VOVworld) – The rain blessing ceremony is one of 7 annual festivals of the Ha Nhi. It takes place at the end of the summer when rice and maize are maturing. Rituals at the rainy season festival...
Russia asserts desire to hold dialogue with EU

Russia asserts desire to hold dialogue with EU

(VOVworld) – On Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed that European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will attend the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 16 at the invitation of...
East Sea, a shared concern of G7 leaders

East Sea, a shared concern of G7 leaders

(VOVworld)- The Group 7 (G7) industrialized nations recently issued a joint statement on maritime security, denouncing China’s reclamation of islands in the East Sea. It demonstrates the international...