Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, who gave up his privileges and became the founder of Buddhism. It is observed on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Vaisakha.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says bilateral ties between Singapore and Vietnam are at a high point. The recent upgrade in relations between the two countries will also serve as a roadmap to deepen ...

Eventually there were six tables filled with the relics but there was very little material from the Vietnam or Korean Wars. “The veterans from those wars were upset and raked me over the coals ...

A visitor takes a photo of the 'bánh mì' she just purchased at the third Vietnam Bánh Mì Festival at Le Van Tam Park in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, March 21, 2025. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre The ...

The Human Rights Festival comes to Constitution Hill in Johannesburg this weekend. The 7th edition of the acclaimed festival takes place from 20-23 March, with Mandisi Dyantyis and Mmabatho ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE- Attendants sit next to a field contaminated with dioxin before a ceremony marking the start of a ...

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh expressed pride and joy over the festival’s recognition as Vietnam’s 16th UNESCO-inscribed intangible cultural heritage. He highlighted ...

HANOI, March 20 (Reuters) - Vietnam's government said some private banks can increase their foreign ownership to up to 49% from 30% after they took over struggling financial institutions as part ...

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — At a former American air base in southern Vietnam, work abruptly stopped last month on efforts to clean up tons of soil contaminated with deadly dioxin from the military ...

HANOI, Vietnam — At a former American air base in southern Vietnam, work abruptly stopped last month on efforts to clean up tons of soil contaminated with deadly dioxin from the military’s ...

Downtown Valdosta Main Street will host the 3rd annual Bluesberry Festival at Unity Park Amphitheater on April 11 and 12. “Bluesberry is back, and this year is going to be one for the recipe ...