Vietnam observes World Environment Day

Vietnam observes World Environment Day

(VOVWORLD) - Hundreds of giant crape-myrtle trees were planted in Buon Ma Thuot city in Dak Lak province on Wednesday in response to World Environment Day, June 5th. They are...
India holds historic election

India holds historic election

(VOVWORLD) -India on Tuesday began to count six weeks worth of general election votes. The world's largest, most complex election will determine India’s response to its current economic...
Undaunted female Vietnamese peacekeepers in Africa

Undaunted female Vietnamese peacekeepers in Africa

(VOVWORLD) - In 2024, Vietnam celebrates a decade of participation in the UN Peacekeeping Force. Over these ten years, the officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army have consistently worked to bring hope and stability...
Vietnam observes World No Tobacco Day

Vietnam observes World No Tobacco Day

(VOVWORLD) - Today, May 31, is World No Tobacco Day, themed "Protecting children from the impacts of the tobacco industry". In Vietnam, since the Law on Tobacco Control took effect a decade ago, the smoking rate...
Buddha’s birthday celebrated nationwide

Buddha’s birthday celebrated nationwide

(VOVWORLD) - Buddha’s birthday will be celebrated on the 15th day of the 4th lunar month, which this year falls on May 22. On this major celebration, Buddhist followers pray for peace...
Palestine closer to becoming official UN member

Palestine closer to becoming official UN member

(VOVWORLD) -The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on May 11th calling on the UN Security Council to give favorable consideration to Palestine’s request to become an official member of...