Cape Town Minstrel Festival

Cape Town Minstrel Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as the Tweede Nuwe Jaar, or Second New Year, is a colorful parade in Cape Town, South Africa. It is as rich in history...
Sultan Muhammad V steps down as Malaysia's King

Sultan Muhammad V steps down as Malaysia's King

(VOVWORLD) -Malaysia’s King has abdicated in an unprecedented move, ending weeks of speculation about his future that had heightened after a recent meeting of the country’s nine monarchs
 Pudding Raja

Pudding Raja

(VOVWORLD) - “Pudding Raja” is a Malaysian specialty that was originally a special dessert for the King. Pudding Raja is a favorite dessert that is also served during traditional Malay weddings and festivals....
Vietnamese Embassy protects citizens

Vietnamese Embassy protects citizens

(VOVWORLD) -Representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia along with Malay lawyers worked in court on Friday to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese citizen Doan Thi Huong
Risks of IS expansion into Southeast Asia

Risks of IS expansion into Southeast Asia

(VOVWORLD) - Following clashes between government and rebel forces, Marawi city on Mindanao island, the Philippines, has become the first city in Southeast Asia to come under the control of forces loyal to...
Chu-ru group in the Central Highlands

Chu-ru group in the Central Highlands

(VOVworld) – The Chu-ru are one of several indigenous groups living in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. They have developed and continued to maintain unique customs, festivals, folk arts, and cultural...
Singapore amends Constitution

Singapore amends Constitution

(VOVworld) – Singapore’s parliament passed changes to the Constitution Wednesday, raising the bar for presidential candidates and ensuring that all races are represented in the office
Vietnam wins UNESCO Literacy Prize

Vietnam wins UNESCO Literacy Prize

(VOVworld)- On Thursday, UNESCO presented the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize to the program “Books for rural areas of Vietnam” of Nguyen Quang Thach
IS forms Southeast Asian branch

IS forms Southeast Asian branch

(VOVworld) – A military intelligence official in the Philippines said on Thursday that Islamic militants in Southeast Asian who claimed to be fighting for IS in the Middle East said they...