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Locals, foreigners battle Hanoi’s waste crisis
American national James Joseph Kendall gained widespread attention in 2016 after an image of him picking up trash alone in a foul-smelling canal in Hanoi began circulating online
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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.
1 month 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 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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
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Inside Hanoi’s orchid garden where advanced tech outpaces Asia
Spanning 150,000 square meters, the greenhouse is home to a sprawling forest of Phalaenopsis orchids
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Inside Hanoi’s orchid garden where advanced tech outpaces Asia
Spanning 150,000 square meters, the greenhouse is home to a sprawling forest of Phalaenopsis orchids
Meta, Amazon scale back diversity programs ahead of Trump inauguration
Meta is ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including those for hiring, training and picking suppliers
IMF chief sees steady world growth in 2025, continuing disinflation
The IMF will release an update to its global outlook on Jan. 17, just days before Trump takes office
Expert breaks down flu risks for Ho Chi Minh City amid South Korea outbreak
It is not caused by a new virus
Six killed in explosion at Czech restaurant
Eight people were injured in the fiery blast that occurred late on Saturday evening
80 right-turn signs installed at intersections in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
On Friday, as many as 50 right-turn signs were installed at crowded intersections
Ho Chi Minh City metro line trains washed with automatic system
Each cleaning cycle takes just 15 minutes and consumes approximately one cubic meter of water
Over 7,000 people showcase quick response during fire drill in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The drill took place on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, at Bach Dang Wharf Park, and on the wharf on the Saigon River
Smart glasses enter new era with sleeker designs, lower prices
Live translation, GPS, cameras: glasses are quickly adopting new functionalities
China marks muted 5th anniversary of first COVID death
The Communist Party of China kept a tight leash on public discussion throughout its zero-COVID policy