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The Moments of Goodwill and Whimsy in Vietnam's Fight Against Coronavirus
In the 2011 medical thriller Contagion, directed by Steven Soderbergh, after an unknown disease strikes the US and then most of the planet, viewers witness a rapidly unraveling world where social decay and mistrust give rise to rampant looting, violence and conspiracy theories.
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Vietnam Will Have Harsher Dry Season, Fewer Typhoons in 2020, Experts Say
The harsh dry season is predicted to impact all three regions of the country.
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Saigon Moves Ahead With Plan to Evaluate Motorbike Emission
Authorities received the green light to test and study motorbike emissions in an attempt to improve air quality.
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Vietnam Still Has 800,000 Tons of Unexploded Ordnance, Labor Ministry Says
Explosive remnants from the Second Indochina War continue to haunt livelihoods.
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Vietnam Should Aim to Become High-Income Nation by 2045, PM Says
After Vietnam finished 2019 with impressive growth rates, leaders are optimistic that the country is on a stable trajectory to join the ranks of upper-middle-income or even high-income nations within a few decades.
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Saigon Adds 16 Old Villas in District 1, 3 to List to Be Preserved
After more than a year of work, Saigon authorities have finished assessing the preservation status of 86 old villas within the bounds of the city, though the classification process is still ongoing.
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As Percentage of People Over 60 Hits 11.9%, Vietnam Prepares for Aging Society
The percentage of people over the age of 60 in Vietnam has hit 11.9% of the population and is expected to rise to 25%, or 27 million people, by 2050.
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Saigon Welcomes 6.2m International Tourists in First 9 Months of 2019
Compared to the same period last year, the city saw a 14.3% increase in international visitors.
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New Myanmar-Thailand Bridge Brings ASEAN Closer to Trans-Regional Corridor
The transnational highway will pass through Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, invigorating regional trade and potentially curtailing economic dependence on China.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon River Threatened by Plastic Waste
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Wins 15 Golds at Maths-Science Competition
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Weekend Stories Roundup: HCMC’s CPI up 0.52% in November
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Investigation Launched After 3 Students Fall Out of School Bus in Bien Hoa
Security camera footage of the incident shocked viewers.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Cao Bang Earthquake, Music Festival and Seaport Fees
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Vietnam Expects National Population to Hit 104m in 2030
Vietnam’s population will surpass 100 million within the next decade, according to a government population plan published recently.
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Famous US Retailer Ace Hardware Launches First Vietnam Store in Saigon
Ace Hardware opens its first-ever store in Vietnam on November 22.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Saigon River Bus Not Convenient Enough to Lure Commuters
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New Policy to Allow Foreigners to Change Visa Status Without Leaving Vietnam
The new law will take effect from July 2020.
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Morning Stories Roundup: High Tide to Flood HCMC While Cold Snap Chills Northern Vietnam
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Vietnam Continues to Bet Big on Horse Racing With Proposed Da Nang Track
Da Nang has announced plans for an entertainment complex containing a horse racing track with a US$1.72 billion price tag.
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Morning Stories Roundup: SEA Games, Solar Panels and Olympiad in Hanoi
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A Park Hang-Seo Street Sign Popped up in Saigon and Was Quickly Removed
Have you ever loved someone so intensely that you want to name a street after them?
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Scientists, Old Saigon Buildings and Roadside BBQ
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From 2021, Vietnam Will Increase Workers’ Retirement Age
The current retirement age for female and male workers is 55 and 60, respectively.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Asian Kids Fashion Week Opens in HCMC on Weekend
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Cautious in Setting Export Growth Target in 2020
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Serious Drought Expected to Hit Lower Mekong Countries Through Early 2020
The next few months could be rough for regional agriculture.
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Research Reveals High Rates of Drunk Driving, Low Seat Belt Use in Saigon
High rates of intoxicated driving, improperly worn helmets and not using seat belts are amongst the worrying results of a recently released survey of Saigon drivers.
