Vu Lan – Vietnam’s day for filial piety

Vu Lan – Vietnam’s day for filial piety

(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...
Russia withdraws from START’s arms inspections

Russia withdraws from START’s arms inspections

(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...
Wednesday August 10, 2022

Wednesday August 10, 2022

(VOVWORLD) - Over the last 7 days VOVWorld received 360 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners to give us their feedback and comments on VOV programs in 13 languages. The...
​Unique clothes of the Pa Di

​Unique clothes of the Pa Di

(VOVWORLD) - Pa Di is a branch of the Tay ethnic group in the northern province of Lao Cai. There are about 2,000 Pa Di people living mainly in the high...
US, EU find solutions for energy problems

US, EU find solutions for energy problems

(VOVWORLD) - Due to the limited global supply of fuel, price hikes, and unusually severe weather, countries in North America and Europe are having difficulty ensuring energy security. Governments have taken unprecedented...
Global economy faces challenges

Global economy faces challenges

(VOVWORLD) - Despite response efforts by governments and international organizations, the global economy is facing serious challenges. The risk of recession for many major economies will remain high this year and...
Sri Lanka declares state of emergency

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency

(VOVWORLD) -Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is acting President of the South Asian country, on Wednesday declared a state of emergency as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left...
Sri Lanka’s President, Prime Minister resign

Sri Lanka’s President, Prime Minister resign

(VOVWORLD) - Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa plans to resign next week to ensure a peaceful transition of power, the country's parliamentary speaker said on Saturday. Hours earlier Prime...