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A fire at the Shang One Viet Nam Company warehouse in southern Binh Duong Province's Di An Town began at 4.30pm on Saturday following an explosion. The blaze spread to a chemical storage area and workshop. Hundreds of firefighters arrived to put out the flame which took about three hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Gay marriage vote set to deliver Britain's Cameron more problems

British Prime Minister David Cameron faces further dissent from within the ranks of his Conservative Party as a bill to legalise gay marriage returns to Parliament on Monday.

In symbolic landmark, Myanmar leader heads to White House

Myanmar President Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first leader of his country to visit the White House in nearly half a century, in one of the most symbolic US gestures yet to support his reforms.

Beatles guitar auctioned for $408,000 in US

A six-cord electric guitar that Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison played went under the hammer for $408,000, Julien's Auctions has said.

China, India PMs to discuss border dispute, trade

Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will hold talks with a string of Indian leaders on Monday as the two sides look to rebuild trust after a recent flare-up in a border dispute as well as boost trade.

Workers killed when lift falls 18 floors

Three workers were killed on a construction site in an urban area of Ha Dong District after an elevator apparently felt from the 18th floor to the ground on Saturday morning.

British press lauds 'incredible' Beckham career

Retiring English football icon David Beckham should be celebrated for his on-field achievements and for spearheading a new era of superstar athletes, Britain's press, said today.

Golan peacekeeping force suffers third abduction: UN

Syrian rebels seized three UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights in the third abduction in two months in the ceasefire zone between Syria and Israel, the UN said yesterday.

Tycoon says Australia treating mining firms as ATMs

Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart on Friday accused the government of using the mining industry as an ATM, warning of an unhealthy reliance on the sector and unsustainable debt levels.

Cannes is global shop window for fashion designers

Nicole Kidman and "Amelie" star Audrey Tautou kicked off 12-days of red carpet fashion at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.

Software makers getting face time with Google glasses

Google Glass was a common sight on Wednesday as software savants here shared visions of games, weather reports, news and more delivered to the Internet-linked eyewear.

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Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage