Weekly roundup: Best islands you can't visit, the super-rich, breakfast divide, and more

By VnExpress   March 3, 2017 | 06:51 pm PT
Revisit the week with top stories compiled by VnExpress International's editors.
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The most beautiful islands in Vietnam you can’t visit

VnExpress International digs deep on why foreigners can no longer visit Vietnam’s 21 unspoiled islands in the Gulf of Thailand.

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Game on: Saigon vs. Hanoi in battle for sidewalks

The two largest cities in Vietnam are on a mission to take back the sidewalks.

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Mass fight breaks out at Samsung plant in northern Vietnam

A witness said a male worker was caught into a fight with guards at the plant.

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Vietnam's foreign visitors hit all-time high

More Chinese flocked to Vietnam in February as flights to HCMC and central Vietnam grew.

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How I became a medium

How a privileged young Vietnamese man chose to abandon his education to pursue a rich, if controversial spiritual calling.

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Bad news: Breakfast in Vietnam may set you back for the day

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the world’s most expensive places to break your fast.

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Vietnam's super-rich population is growing faster than anywhere else

The country now has 200 people with investable assets of at least $30 million.

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How much is a piece of Ho Chi Minh City's ‘golden’ land worth?

You may have to pay at least $30,000 for a square meter.

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Vietnam plans to charge foreigners extra fee for hotel stays

The surcharge would only apply to foreigners, and would go to a tourism development fund.

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Fancy one of the world’s greatest food experiences? Try Hanoi

The Telegraph gets its teeth into Hanoi cuisine, and it’s not the famous 'pho' or Obama’s 'bun cha'.

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Things are getting better for African rhinos, but don’t thank Vietnam yet

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Raw fish salad: VIP dish by Vietnam's Thai people

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