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Danielle Copperman | I visited an isolated eco-paradise in Vietnam

Wellness influencer Danielle Copperman goes back to basics at a sustainable resort on the east coast of Vietnam.

Vietnam

Watch: Hanoi closes railway cafés thronged by selfie-seeking tourists

Last weekend a train had to make an emergency stop to avoid hitting a group of tourists. Authorities have said dozens of cafés must now close by this weekend.

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Horns lock at controversial buffalo fighting festival in Vietnam

The buffaloes fight in pairs in an elimination contest, the two competitors lock horns for several minutes, sometimes just seconds, before one signals defeat by running away.

Vietnam

From the Vietcong to Nike: How the X40 factory has changed

After the Soviet Union fell, state-owned factories in Vietnam became much more reliant on products that would appeal to an international audience.

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EU and Vietnam sign "ambitious" free trade deal

The European Union signed a landmark free trade deal with Vietnam on Sunday, the first of its kind with a developing country in Asia.

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Kim returns to North Korea empty-handed

His offer to dismantle the Yongbyon nuclear facility in exchange for a lifting of all sanctions was rejected by the US.

Vietnam

Bodyguards push motorised stairs aside for Air Force One to take off

A final hitch accompanied Donald Trump's misfiring summit in Vietnam

Vietnam

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Take a look at this morning's top stories from around Europe.

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Hanoi residents swept up in excitement of Trump-Kim summit

Vietnamese people have been caught up in the excitement of the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and were out and about on Wednesday hoping for a glimpse of the two leaders.

World News

'Interesting dialogue' ahead for Trump and Kim on Thursday

As Trump and Kim left Hanoi's Metropole hotel on Wednesday after shaking hands and having dinner together, the leaders looked ahead to an "interesting dialogue".

World News

Watch: Kim and Trump shake hands before second summit in Hanoi

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un shook hands in front of their countries' flags, signalling the start of their second meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam.

USA

Trump arrives for Kim summit

Trump arrives in Vietnam for second summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un

Vietnam

Watch again: Trump arrives for second meeting with Kim Jong-un

US President Donald Trump arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday for his second summit with the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

World

Kim Jong-un impersonator deported from Vietnam

The US and North Korea are scheduled to hold talks in Hanoi from February 27-28.

Vietnam

Trump and Kim become Hanoi style icons ahead of summit

One salon is even offering free Trump and Kim cuts until the end of the summit, with Kim's proving the most popular.

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Vietnamese singles look for love at Hanoi pagoda

Locals flocked to an ancient pagoda in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi on Thursday to pray for better luck in love on the celebration of Valentine's Day.

Egypt

Egyptian security forces kill 40 suspected militants

Men were killed in series of co.ordinated raids in Giza and the Sinai.

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Bike rally through Vietnam capital marks end of annual gay pride week

Several hundred people participated in a bike rally on Sunday to mark the end of Hanoi's annual gay pride week and to advocate for LGBT rights in Vietnam.

USA

Tributes continue to be paid to John McCain

People in the U.S. and elsewhere have been paying tribute to Senator John McCain following his death.

Vietnam

Vietnam: Giant hand bridge attracts the tourists

The "Golden Bridge" in the Ba Na Hills has attracted many tourists since it opened in June and sits a 1,000 metres above sea level