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Ho Chi Minh City’s top 10 prominent events in 2024
It is one of first localities in Vietnam that have approved and implemented projects for cultural industry development
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Vietnamese university students design nursing robot tailored for local needs
A group of five students from the Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, have developed a nursing robot named Florence, which integrates AIoT and autonomous navigation.
3 weeks agoNude women found offering erotic massage at Ho Chi Minh City parlors
These massage parlors in Ho Chi Minh City offer “happy ending” services for $13-65 per guest
5 years agoVietnam’s biggest sunflower festival to be held in Nghe An
The largest sunflower festival in Vietnam is slated to be held from December 25, 2016 to January 5, 2017 in the north-central province of Nghe An
8 years agoHo Chi Minh City man turns sugar glider hobby into thriving business
Initially, Tran Quoc Dinh Hung purchased a sugar glider from Thailand to keep as a pet. After discovering that it could breed, he decided to turn his newfound passion into a business, selling sugar gliders to other enthusiasts in Vietnam.
3 weeks agoFloods kill over 30 and displace tens of thousands in Malaysia and Thailand
Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain.
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Nguyen Xuan Son double propels Vietnam to victory over Thailand in SE Asian football first leg final
Despite the late scare, Vietnam held firm, sealing a 2-1 victory that gives them a significant advantage heading into the return leg in Thailand
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Nguyen Xuan Son double propels Vietnam to victory over Thailand in SE Asian football first leg final
Despite the late scare, Vietnam held firm, sealing a 2-1 victory that gives them a significant advantage heading into the return leg in Thailand
Various Tet items on offer at Ho Chi Minh City supermarkets
Many discounts are available until January 28
6 Vietnamese billionaires remain on Forbes list
Pham Nhat Vuong is the wealthiest individual in Vietnam
South Korea police search Jeju Air, airport operator over fatal plane crash
Investigators planned to seize documents and materials related to the operation and maintenance of the aircraft as well as the operation of airport facilities
Shooter kills 12 in Montenegro small town rampage
The incident is the second shooting in three years in the same town
Police seize $160,000 in bursting gambling ring involving Vietnamese at Ho Chi Minh City hotel
Police officers seized $146,297 and nearly VND420 million ($16,487) in cash and many other exhibits
Blooming hard: Taiwan's persimmon growers struggle
Persimmons are popular in Taiwan where people travel hours to buy bags and boxes of the sweet dried fruit to take home to their families or give away to friends
2024 was China's hottest year on record: weather agency
The average national temperature for 2024 was 10.92 degrees Celsius (51.66 Fahrenheit), 1.03 degrees higher than average
Can Tho to host event reviving Tet atmosphere of Vietnam’s different regions
Festival-goers can explore Tet traditions from Vietnam’s three main regions through over 100 cultural and culinary booths representing around 30 provinces nationwide
Electric taxi drivers in southern Vietnamese province strike over company policies
The strike was sparked by a series of controversial new company policies