WWF starts petition to end wildlife trade in Vietnam, decries lack of action 'Illegal rhino horn and ivory are still openly for sale in wildlife markets and on social media/online. Yet there has not been a single recorded prosecution of a rhino horn or ivory trafficker.' |
Eating and drinking, for no particular purpose All you need, besides good company, is beer, delicious food and a sense of freedom. |
Ho Chi Minh City confirms 9 more Zika cases, raises Vietnam’s total to 39 There are signs of the virus spreading rapidly across the city of 12 million. |
Compensation starts to reach fishermen after Formosa's toxic spill Three out of four provinces affected by Taiwanese steel plant Formosa's toxic spill have completed damage reports. |
Vietnam may allow conjugal visits to make prisons more humane The Ministry of Public Security is drafting a rule allowing inmates to meet their spouse in private rooms. |
Vietnam gets second billionaire A stock rally has shot property tycoon Trinh Van Quyet into the coveted place. |
Visa waivers lift Vietnam's foreign tourist arrivals Visitor numbers have spiked to 8 million. |
Vietnam all set for long holidays in 2017 But a very long break for the Lunar New Year is almost out of the question. |
Indonesia, Vietnam look to blaze trail for solar in Southeast Asia Countries around the world are coming under increasing pressure to crack down on carbon emissions. |
In Hanoi, sounds of the past resonate amid noises of vulgar age In times of fast-food pop culture, good old music may bring you back to a purer past. |
Half of Vietnam's workforce opts for early retirement, threatening pension fund |
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