Kathina ceremony of the Khmer ethnic minority

Kathina ceremony of the Khmer ethnic minority

(VOVWORLD) - The Kathina ceremony, an offering of robes to Buddhist monks, is an important event of Theravada Buddhism. Each year, from the 15th day of the 9th lunar month to the next full...
Glutinous rice steamer of the Thai

Glutinous rice steamer of the Thai

(VOVWORLD) - A rice steamer is a familiar item of kitchenware among the Thai ethnic minority people in Vietnam’s northwestern region. They use it to steam rice and other dishes, as well...
South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

(VOVWORLD) - For South Africa, Heritage Day on September 24 is an annual occasion that grips the country in a series of events, festivities, and social and family gatherings. It celebrates South Africa’s roots, and...
Encouraging sign seen in US-Taliban talks

Encouraging sign seen in US-Taliban talks

(VOVWORLD) - The United States said on Sunday the first face-to-face meeting between senior US and Taliban officials since the hardline group retook power in Afghanistan was "candid and...
Wednesday September 15, 2021

Wednesday September 15, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - Last week we continued to receive messages of congratulations from listeners for VOV’s 76th anniversary. VOVWorld’s 13 language services received nearly 600 letters, emails, and phone calls...
Digital transformation to optimize banking activities

Digital transformation to optimize banking activities

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Government identified building an e-Government towards a digital government, a digital society, and a digital economy as one of its top priorities toward a comprehensive digital transformation until 2030. As...