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Da Nang customs chief goes easy on subordinates as more ‘lubing’ cases begin to emerge [Tuoi Tre]

One million 'flamboyant' trees to brighten up Hanoi [VnExpress]

VietJet CEO in top 100 most powerful women in the world [VietnamNet]

Ha Long Bay driver fired for sailing cruiser with feet [Thanh Nien]

Free wedding photos, hair styling offered for people with disabilities [Vietnam News]

Submarine cable break slows Vietnam’s internet speed [SGGP]

Japan, South Korea developers building new towns in Vietnam [Nikkei Asian Review]

Chinese tourist surge strains Vietnam's tourism services [Jakarta Post]

MobiFone launches north-south transmission line [VietnamPlus]

'Amazing Race Canada': Behind the scenes with a set visit to Vietnam [Toronto Sun]

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