Weekly roundup: Last-minute loss for Vietnam's football, American teacher's 'Logan-Paul' scandal, shark fins on embassy roof and more

By Staff reporters   January 27, 2018 | 09:02 pm PT
Revisit the week with top stories compiled by VnExpress International's editors.
Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1)

Vietnam comes second in U23 Asian Cup after losing 1-2 to Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan scored their second goal in the last minute of extra time.

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Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1) - 2

Vietnam storms to U23 Asian Cup final after beating Qatar on penalties

Vietnam's 4-3 win over Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal marks a new episode in Vietnam's football history.

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Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1) - 4

American teacher in hot water for disrespecting Vietnam's late revered general

Daniel Hauer's offensive Facebook comment has received a public backlash and he now faces a fine of up to $4,400.

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Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1) - 6

Shark fins on Vietnamese embassy roof in Chile bought by diplomat's relative: statement

The official statement by the embassy claims the fins were purchased at a market in Santiago.

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Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1) - 8

Vietnam’s garment workers dangling on a thread at bottom of income divide: Oxfam

‘One pair of shoes that we make is valued more than our whole month’s salary.’

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Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1) - 10

Vietnamese diva breaks onto Billboard′s ′World Albums Top 10′

My Tam has been making a name for herself on the international stage.

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Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1) - 12

Vietnam, US begin Agent Orange cleanup at former wartime air base

Bien Hoa Airport is the largest remaining dioxin hotspot in Vietnam.

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Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1) - 14

Foreign man wanted for allegedly setting Hanoi woman on fire

He was seen near the victim’s shop with a can of liquid shortly before the incident happened.

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Weekly roundup: Vietnams football advances to AFC U23 semis, never-ending work for the elderly, growing plastic waste imports and more (Bài clone - 1) - 16

Vietnam’s runaway bigwig stands second trial for embezzlement

The hearing comes just two days after Trinh Xuan Thanh was sentenced to life for causing million-dollar losses at PetroVietnam.

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Vietnam to crack down on day-to-day corruption in 2018: Party chief

Tackling corruption at a local level and filtering out corrupt officials are on the campaign's main agenda.

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Deputy PM cries 'Vietnam still wins' despite defeat to Uzbekistan

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Football fans cry then cheer as Vietnam U23 lets crown slip through fingers to Uzbekistan

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