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Despite being born in India, Buddhism found fertile ground in Southeast Asia, where it took root and flourished for centuries, shaping the region’s socio- economic, political, cultural, religious and philosophical structures. This connection between Buddhism in South East Asia and India is a testament to the religion’s resilience and adaptability in the face of fast changing world under challenging circumstances over two millennia. The Buddhism in Southeast Asia from India underscores a complex interaction between different history, culture and identity. Such a complex interaction involved multiple factors, including the influence of Indian merchants and traders, the patronage of Southeast Asian kings and rulers, and the work of Buddhist missionaries. The arrival of Indian merchants and traders to Southeast Asia through sea routes from the 1st century CE onwards was a pivotal moment in the spread of Buddhism throughout the region. These travellers brought with them not only...

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Pham Hoang Kim speaks at the event. Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Mozambique The day April 30 will forever be a glorious milestone in the history of Vietnam, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Pham Hoang Kim said at a recent ceremony marking the liberation of the south and national reunification (April 30), International May Day (May 1) and Hung Kings’ death anniversary (March 10) in the capital city of Maputo, VNA reported. In his speech, Kim highlighted the significance of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification day on April 30, saying that this day is a source of pride for not only the Vietnamese people but also all nations struggling for independence and freedom around the world, including many countries in Africa. The ambassador affirmed that the spirit of April 30 victory lives on in the heart of every Vietnamese, inspiring them to move forward on the path of renovation and national construction and defenc...