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...
Wednesday April 28, 2021

Wednesday April 28, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - Since early this week we’ve enjoyed quite pleasant weather in Hanoi with showers at times, making it’s cool on hot summer days. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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...
NA Standing Committee opens 56th meeting

NA Standing Committee opens 56th meeting

(VOVWORLD) - The 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee commenced its 56th meeting in Hanoi on Thursday morning, with preliminary results of the general election high on the agenda
US applauds Egypt for supporting ceasefire in Gaza

US applauds Egypt for supporting ceasefire in Gaza

(VOVWORLD) - The US considers Egypt an effective partner in dealing with the conflict between Israel and Palestine, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday in Cairo, where Blinken met with...
EU slams military coup in Mali

EU slams military coup in Mali

(VOVWORLD) - A military coup in Mali on Tuesday, accompanied by the arrest of the interim President, Prime Minister, and cabinet members, was strongly denounced by the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States,...
UN chief says world ‘at war’ with COVID-19

UN chief says world ‘at war’ with COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - The world is “at war” with COVID-19, says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He called for the application of wartime logic to the inequitable access to weapons needed...
The role of “À Cha” in Khmer community

The role of “À Cha” in Khmer community

(VOVWORLD) - The Khmer’s rich culture, including its unique worship ceremonies, has been developed through multiple generations. Each ceremony has rites conducted by a master of ceremonies, who is called “À...