Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners

Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners

(VOVWORLD) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani agreed to release hundreds of Taliban prisoners after an Afghan grand assembly known as a Loya Jirga passed a resolution approving the move
Vietnam hosts ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony

Vietnam hosts ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam organised a flag-hoisting ceremony in Hanoi on August 7 to celebrate the 53rd founding anniversary of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations...
CPTPP countries discuss post-pandemic recovery plan

CPTPP countries discuss post-pandemic recovery plan

(VOVWORLD) - Economic and trade ministers of signatories to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) met online on Thursday to discuss how to best intensify cooperation and...
 Freedom of belief and religion respected in Vietnam

Freedom of belief and religion respected in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - Hostile forces against the Vietnamese Party and State always distort that religion is oppressed in Vietnam and Vietnamese people have no freedom to practice their religion and choose their belief....
Vietnamese, Japanese PMs hold phone talks

Vietnamese, Japanese PMs hold phone talks

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held phone talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Tuesday to discuss promoting bilateral ties as well as cooperation at regional and global...
Indonesia’s Bidar Boat Race

Indonesia’s Bidar Boat Race

(VOVWORLD) - Though usually celebrated in conjunction with Indonesia’s Independence Day, the Bidar (canoe) Race deserves a special mention! It’s among the most popular festivals in the Palembang region of...
US, Taliban discuss Afghan peace process

US, Taliban discuss Afghan peace process

(VOVWORLD) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a video meeting on Monday with the Taliban’s chief negotiator to discuss the state of the Afghanistan peace process and the release...
Cham people refine worshipping rituals

Cham people refine worshipping rituals

(VOVWORLD) - Cham people used to have cumbersome procedures for weddings, funerals, and other rituals. Since the Party Central Committee issued a resolution on developing Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity in...