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647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large

The illegal act was likely performed by locals looking to free up the protected forest for agricultural use.

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In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon

In recent years, Vietnamese are visiting convenience stores more frequently while foot traffic in traditional markets gradually dwindles.

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Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017

The US continues to be a highly sought-after destination for Vietnamese students.

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Vietnam Forms Toilet Association, Seeks to Give Everyone Free Public Toilets

Vietnam is determined to improve the standard of toilets nationwide.

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Vietnamese-Australian Woman Accused of Putting Needles Inside Strawberries

50-year-old My Ut Trinh, also known as Judy, is a former farm worker in Caboolture, a town in Queensland, Australia.

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Rescuers Race Against Time to Save Miners Trapped by Flooded Hoa Binh Cave

Families of stranded miners are hoping for a miracle.

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Vietnamese Farmers Spend $989m on Imported Pesticides Last Year: Report

According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam spent US$989 million in 2017 on imported pesticide and materials, up by 36.4% from 2016.

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VietJet Signs $6.5bn Contract With Airbus for 50 New A321neo Planes

On Friday, budget airline VietJet Air announced a deal for 50 new Airbus planes from France and ongoing negotiations for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

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Japan Officials Discover Vietnamese Word in Vandalism of 15th-Century Castle Ruins

Japanese officials recently discovered a handful of letters and phrases that were illegally carved into a centuries-old castle ruins. Among the graffiti, one appears to include a Vietnamese word.

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For the First Time, a Representative From Vietnam Wins Miss Earth Beauty Pageant

For the first time the history of the beauty pageant, a representative from Vietnam was crowned the top honor.

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Vietcombank Will Be the First Vietnam Bank to Open a US Office

Vietcombank will be the first Vietnamese bank to open a representative office in the United States.

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Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Will Settle Down in Vietnam Permanently

The influential Buddhist leader recently returned to Vietnam from Thailand after a year abroad.

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At a School in An Giang, Students Must Solve Math Problems for Free WiFi

Finding a WiFi connection in Vietnam is sometimes a vexing problem, literally.

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Meet Nguyen Thi That, Vietnam's First Cyclist to Ride for a Professional European Team

A female cyclist from An Giang Province recently became the Vietnamese rider to compete for a European cycling team.

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Dong Nai to Begin Site Clearance for Long Thanh Airport Next Year

Around VND23 trillion (US$987 million) will be distributed so construction and resettlement can begin once the clearance plan is approved. 

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Male Drivers Are Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents 2013-2017: Report

In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

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Male Drivers Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents From 2013 to 2017: Report

In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

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Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Visits Vietnam After a Year Abroad

After a year abroad, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has returned to Vietnam for a short visit.

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Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Scheme to Flex More Maritime Muscles by 2030

To foster economic growth and respond to climate change, the country will focus on its coastal infrastructure and initiatives. 

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Vietnam's National Brand, Valued at $235bn, Jumps 2 Places in World Ranking

Vietnam moves to No. 43 out of 100 countries this year, a two-place jump from last year, with a national brand value of US$235 billion.