VnExpress International

The most read Vietnamese newspaper

Follow us on

Edition: International | Vietnamese

© Copyright 1997 VnExpress.net. All rights reserved.

The most read Vietnamese newspaper

Vietnamese Edition

Follow us on

Tag

controversy

Sort by: Newest | Oldest

Sa Pa shuts down unlicensed tourist spot with Statue of Liberty replica

Sa Pa shuts down unlicensed tourist spot with Statue of Liberty replica

Authorities in the mountain resort town of Sa Pa have ordered the closure of an unlicensed tourist area that installed a controversial replica of the U.S.’s Statue of Liberty.

Lip-syncing to sabotage music industry, critics say as Vietnam lifts ban

Lip-syncing to sabotage music industry, critics say as Vietnam lifts ban

Several composers and singers unhappy with the ban on lip-syncing being lifted say it will undermine talent and cheat paying audiences.

Photo in Vietnam not staged, Malaysian prize-winning lensman asserts

Photo in Vietnam not staged, Malaysian prize-winning lensman asserts

Edwin Ong Wee Kee has asserted that his $120,000 prize winning photo was taken spontaneously in Vietnam.

March 20, 2019 | 07:08 pm PT

$120,000 Grand Prize winning photo captures controversy

$120,000 Grand Prize winning photo captures controversy

The photographer’s claim of having stumbled upon a moment unplanned has failed to stand up to scrutiny.

March 19, 2019 | 09:33 pm PT

Dogs are back on the table in Vietnam

Dogs are back on the table in Vietnam

The debate has been joined yet again. Should we or should we not consume dog meat?

September 13, 2018 | 07:20 pm PT

Why dogs are not meant to be eaten

Why dogs are not meant to be eaten

There are many reasons for people to avoid eating dog meat, health is one of them.

September 12, 2018 | 05:50 pm PT

Saigon exhibition stirs debates for displaying real human organs

Saigon exhibition stirs debates for displaying real human organs

Organizers say plastinated organs and fetuses shown were legally donated.

July 5, 2018 | 04:00 am PT

Vietnamese concerned as biofuel proposed to replace traditional fuel

Vietnamese concerned as biofuel proposed to replace traditional fuel

People fear that they are being forced to buy a product they are not interested in.

May 4, 2018 | 09:05 pm PT

France dubs '120 Days of Sodom' a national treasure to stop sale

France dubs '120 Days of Sodom' a national treasure to stop sale

Marquis de Sade's notorious story of libertines seeking sexual gratification, made it as a national heritage.

December 18, 2017 | 06:44 pm PT

Derided at home, Vietnam contestant’s dress wins best costume at int’l beauty pageant

Derided at home, Vietnam contestant’s dress wins best costume at int’l beauty pageant

The head-turning 44-kilogram dress has been the subject of harsh criticism over the past few weeks.

December 3, 2016 | 03:00 am PT

Enjoy unlimited articles and premium content with only $1.99 Subscribe now

go to top