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China gears up for annual dog-meat festival

China gears up for annual dog-meat festival

China's southern city of Yulin geared up on Monday for its upcoming dog meat festival despite widespread opposition from activists calling for an end to the slaughter and eating of the animals.
Vietnam kills at least 5 million dogs a year, mostly in brutal ways

Vietnam kills at least 5 million dogs a year, mostly in brutal ways

Vietnam’s nascent network of animal rescue volunteers seeks coalition

Vietnam’s nascent network of animal rescue volunteers seeks coalition

Vietnamese youth rally against dog slaughter and animal cruelty

Vietnamese youth rally against dog slaughter and animal cruelty

The next generation want their voices to be heard before it's too late.
October 16, 2016 | 10:44 pm PT
Raised for meat in South Korea, dogs head for new homes in US

Raised for meat in South Korea, dogs head for new homes in US

Consumption of dog meat is on the decline in South Korea, but there are around 17,000 dog-meat farms in the country.
January 10, 2017 | 02:02 am PT
Ask a tourist: What's the craziest thing in Vietnam?

Ask a tourist: What's the craziest thing in Vietnam?

VnExpress sets out onto the streets to find out first-timers' biggest fears.
March 30, 2017 | 04:00 am PT
Saigon steps up its game in dog meat crackdown

Saigon steps up its game in dog meat crackdown

First destination: the city's largest market.
May 24, 2017 | 09:27 pm PT
Six dog thieves sentenced to 3-7 years in prison in southern Vietnam

Six dog thieves sentenced to 3-7 years in prison in southern Vietnam

Stun-gunned, stuffed in plastics bags and then sent to the butchers for a gruesome end.
May 27, 2017 | 07:53 pm PT
Dognapped canines given new lease of life at volunteer shelter in central Vietnam

Dognapped canines given new lease of life at volunteer shelter in central Vietnam

This story of a group of friends who paid a ransom for dozens of dogs will get your tail wagging. 
August 14, 2017 | 01:49 am PT
Lynch mobs face off in deadly battle with dog thieves in Vietnam

Lynch mobs face off in deadly battle with dog thieves in Vietnam

Many Vietnamese people insist on violence to find justice for their kidnapped dogs.
October 11, 2017 | 04:00 am PT
Should Vietnam ban dog meat?

Should Vietnam ban dog meat?

Dog meat is a well known Vietnamese delicacy, but now dogs are increasingly seen as pets, things have turned ugly.
October 16, 2017 | 12:46 am PT
Wrap up: Most readers vote to ban dog meat but pro-regulation arguments remain unchallenged

Wrap up: Most readers vote to ban dog meat but pro-regulation arguments remain unchallenged

The readers have voted and commented. It's time to weigh up the main arguments.
October 21, 2017 | 05:46 am PT
China dog meat fest opens as S. Korea goes the other way

China dog meat fest opens as S. Korea goes the other way

As more than 10 million consumed each year in China, activists are calling for a general ban on the dog meat trade.
June 22, 2018 | 05:28 pm PT
Two men caught with 9 stolen dogs in central Vietnam

Two men caught with 9 stolen dogs in central Vietnam

Authorities in Vietnam's central province of Quang Tri have detained two men for stealing dogs from locals in the province.
July 21, 2018 | 05:39 pm PT
Eating cats and dogs spoiling Hanoi’s image: authorities

Eating cats and dogs spoiling Hanoi’s image: authorities

It’s official. Hanoi wants residents to stop eating cats and dogs to preserve the city’s ‘public image.’
September 11, 2018 | 06:44 pm PT
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