(VOVWORLD) - In Vietnam, Vu Lan is a major festival celebrated in the 7th lunar month. It’s an occasion for children to express their gratitude to their parents, and Buddhist pagodas nationwide are crowded during this time.

(VOVWORLD) - Russia has suspended inspections of nuclear weapons under the bilateral Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with the US because of what it calls unequal conditions of treaty implementation. This makes it even more difficult to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, known as START 3, to replace START and undermines global security.

(VOVWORLD) - After a two-year slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Da Nang tourism is recovering strongly. Da Nang is one of the most-searched tourist destinations in Vietnam. Its hotels, restaurants, and recreation spots are drawing crowds. New cultural and tourism events are giving tourists unforgettable experiences.

(VOVWORLD) - August 9 is observed by the UN as International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This is an occasion for Vietnam to review its socio-economic development policies to improve the material, cultural and spiritual life of people living in ethnic minority and mountain areas.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is facing the risk of continued COVID-19, dengue fever, and influenza type A epidemics as the number of infections are increasing, while monkeypox disease threatens to enter Vietnam anytime. The Health Ministry has requested the acceleration of COVID-19 vaccinations and tightening disease prevention and control.

(VOVWORLD) - This year marks 61 years since the Agent Orange disaster began in Vietnam on August 10, 1961. Agent Orange/dioxin sprayed by the US military on Vietnam’s southern battlefields between 1961 and 1971 caused tens of thousands of deaths and gave millions of people incurable diseases. Since then the Vietnamese government and community have been dealing with the consequences of the toxic chemical and caring for Agent Orange/dioxin victims.

(VOVWORLD) - Thanks to mediation efforts by Egypt and the international community, the Israeli army and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip on Sunday evening began to enforce a ceasefire ending three days of fierce fighting that claimed dozens of Palestinian lives. The ceasefire has been is highly praised by the international community, but sustaining it will require the effort and goodwill of all parties.

(VOVWORLD) - The Bangkok Declaration was signed on August 8, 1967, to establish the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Over 55 years of development ASEAN has proven to be a successful model of regional cooperation and a community that brings opportunities for all people. Themed "Stronger together", ASEAN once again emphasizes the spirit of solidarity to promote collective power in the current challenging world. As a member of ASEAN for 27 years, Vietnam always strives to take the lead in building an ASEAN Community and elevating its position in the international arena.

(VOVWORLD) - The 15th National Radio Festival, themed "Flexible transformation – Adaptive advancement", concluded in Ho Chi Minh City last Saturday. The festival was deemed a comprehensive success, demonstrating the position and important role of radio in reflecting public opinions.

(VOVWORLD) - The 2022 National Radio Festival is taking place in HCM city until Saturday with theme “Flexible transformation - beyond adaptation”. Hosted by the Voice of Vietnam, the HCM City People’s Committee, and the Voice of HCM City’s People, the festival reflects the current development trend of modern broadcasting.