Distortions of Vietnam’s religious freedom refuted

Distortions of Vietnam’s religious freedom refuted

(VOVWORLD) - The US Department of State released last month its 2020 International Religious Freedom Report which stated that some religious groups in Vietnam are not recognized by the State and are bothered...
Vietnam, Singapore seek ways to boost ties

Vietnam, Singapore seek ways to boost ties

(VOVWORLD) - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the widespread and effective development of Vietnam-Singapore friendship during a reception in Hanoi on Monday for Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian...
Clashes flare up in Jerusalem and West Bank

Clashes flare up in Jerusalem and West Bank

(VOVWORLD) - Israeli police on Friday arrested 16 Palestinians during clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, with nine people injured as protesters hurled rocks and officers fired rubber bullets
NATO adopts tougher stance on China

NATO adopts tougher stance on China

(VOVWORLD) - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held an in-person summit in Brussels on Monday attended by US President Joe Biden. NATO members released a joint statement highlighting China-related...
UK, Japan pledge to boost cooperation

UK, Japan pledge to boost cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit and expressed his support for the...
Freedom of navigation and ASEAN centrality

Freedom of navigation and ASEAN centrality

(VOVWORLD) - International support for ASEAN’s centrality has grown recently as countries reaffirm freedom of navigation in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea). These strong commitments are aimed...
Right to freedom of religion protected in Vietnam

Right to freedom of religion protected in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - More than 4.6 million Buddhist followers in Vietnam on Wednesday celebrated Lord Buddha’s 2,565th birthday (Vesak Day). Despite the pandemic, the celebration, held both in person and online...