“Maturity” ritual for boys of the Dao Khau

“Maturity” ritual for boys of the Dao Khau

(VOVworld) – “Cấp sắc” or “Quá tăng” meaning “maturity ritual”, is a typical cultural feature of the Dao people. They believe a man that has not passed a “cap sac” ritual can...
Iran, P5+1 remain different in key issues

Iran, P5+1 remain different in key issues

(VOVworld) – Iran and the P5+1 powers concluded the fifth round of talks on Iran’s controversial nuclear program but didn’t find a common voice over core issues. The P5+1...
 Bashar al-Assad re-elected Syrian President

Bashar al-Assad re-elected Syrian President

(VOVworld)- Syrian news agency SANA reported Thursday that incumbent President Bashar al-Assad has won a landslide victory in Syria’s presidential election securing 88.7% of the vote
Syria: bumpy road to national reconstruction

Syria: bumpy road to national reconstruction

(VOVworld) – Syrian voters elected a President on June 3 for the first time in more than 50 years. Although the final vote count has not been announced, incumbent President Bashar Al-Assad...
EU extends sanctions against Syria until 2015

EU extends sanctions against Syria until 2015

(VOVworld) - The EU on Thursday agreed to renew economic sanctions against Syria until next June, including an oil embargo and asset freezes against allies of President Bashar al-Assad
Tan Rai and Nhan Co bauxite projects reviewed

Tan Rai and Nhan Co bauxite projects reviewed

(VOVworld) – The National Assembly Standing Committee met on Saturday to discuss the socio-economic, security and defense efficiency of the Tan Rai and Nhan Co bauxite projects, invested in by...
Iran will not halt its nuclear program

Iran will not halt its nuclear program

(VOVworld) – Iran will offer more transparency in its nuclear program, but will not halt it, said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday ahead of a new round of talks between Iran and...
Iran calls for friendship among Gulf countries

Iran calls for friendship among Gulf countries

(VOVworld) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Thursday that Iran always supports cordial friendships with countries of the Persian Gulf, especially countries in the Gulf’s South, as he concluded a...
UK and Iran resume diplomatic relations

UK and Iran resume diplomatic relations

(VOVworld) – A British Foreign spokesperson said Thursday “The UK has agreed with Iran that from February 20th bilateral relations will be conducted directly through non-resident Charges d'Affaires and officials...
Iran urges fair, constructive nuclear talks

Iran urges fair, constructive nuclear talks

(VOVworld) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on world powers on Tuesday for “fair, constructive” nuclear talks, asking them not to have “delusions” about military interventions on Tehran