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Man executed in Vietnam despite appeals from Europe and Canada

Le Van Manh was put to death for the theft and the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl - but maintained his confession was coerced via torture by police.

23/09/2023

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US President Joe Biden visits Vietnam as both states seek closer ties

On his first ever visit to Vietnam US President Joe Biden said he's not trying to start a Cold War with China, but relations with Beijing have never been cooler.

10/09/2023

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Biden in Vietnam: US President not trying to start a 'cold war' with China

Bidn made the comments ahead of talks which are likely to focus on semiconductors and critical minerals amid a revelation that Vietnam was in talks with Russia over a new arms supply deal that could trigger US sanctions.

10/09/2023

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Vietnam battles plastic blight in idyllic Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most beautiful nature site. But the UNESCO world heritage site threatened by deluge of plastic waste.

29/05/2023

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This Vietnamese cave is so big it has its own ecosystem

From limestone pillars to cave forests, here are some of our favourite places to explore in Vietnam.

15/03/2023

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Visit Vietnam’s cave kingdom for a deep dive you’ll never forget

Adventurers from around the world are travelling to this remote Vietnamese rainforest to conquer its unexplored network of caves.

09/05/2022

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Where has the world's longest glass-bottomed bridge just been built?

In a bid to bring tourists back to Vietnam, the nation’s government has constructed the longest glass-bottomed bridge in the world.

05/05/2022

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Endangered animals entertain tourists on 'torture island' in Vietnam

Animal welfare charity Animals Asia has released a new report about animal abuse in various circuses and tourist resorts.

28/04/2022

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Illegal loggers in Vietnam train as jungle tour guides

Illegal loggers in Vietnam are getting a chance at an honest living, thanks to one adventure tourism company.

26/04/2022

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Thousands in Vietnam mourn Buddhist monk who brought mindfulness to West

Thousands of mourners pay tribute to the late Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh who was credited with bringing mindfulness to the West

23/01/2022

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Vietnam incense village dazzles ahead of Lunar New Year, though sales down

Vietnam's "incense village" is a dazzling pink as workers prepare fragrant sticks for the Lunar New Year holiday, but strict rules to stop the spread of Covid-19 are dulling its lustre.

12/01/2022

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Vietnam allows first tourists since borders were closed due to COVID

The visitors were all fully-vaccinated, tested on arrival, and then had to wait for a negative result before going sightseeing.

20/11/2021

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Vietnam calls on army for food delivery ahead of lockdown

The army personnel will be deployed to help with logistics as the city of 10 million people asks residents to “stay put” for two weeks.

21/08/2021

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Female dragon dancers scale-up ambitions in Vietnam

At the Tu Anh Duong troupe in Vietnam's Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, young women defy stereotypes and get their lion on!

04/02/2021

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Aerial video shows scale of deadly central Vietnam floods

More than a hundred thousand homes have been submerged during the floods and nearly 46,000 people evacuated.

12/10/2020

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Small wonders: Meet the artist making a meal of Vietnamese dishes

Comprised of 90 per cent clay and 10 per cent liquid plastic, the models can take up to five days each to make.

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