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Foreign tourists to Việt Nam rose 41% in January-November
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Rubber Sole
In days gone by, rubber sandals were very much the preferred footwear in Vietnam. Made from tyres of military vehicles seized during the war just about everyone wore them. A local brand Vua Dép Lốp (King of Rubber Sandal) is helping to bring them back in a big way, thanks in part to their sustainability.
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Vietnamese, Korean journalists share experience in digital transformation
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Transport Ministry urges acceleration on North-South expressway projects
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Passengers to enjoy free rides on HCM City's Metro Line 1 for 30 days, elevated section ready for use
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Việt Nam Multi-Sector Assessment launched to guide disaster recovery planning, resource mobilisation
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$200-million forex scam by TikToker uncovered
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Caring for the big cats at Thủ Lệ Zoo
Trần Thị Ngọc, one of six members of the animal care team at Thủ Lệ Zoo, is assigned to look after wild animals such as tigers, lions and bears.
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On board COVID-19 emergency vehicles: the fight to save lives
Lê Tấn Sang is a senior student at the Phạm Ngọc Thạch Medical University in HCMC and a volunteer fighting the pandemic. He shared his story of overcoming adversity to help save lives during the darkest hours of last year's outbreak.
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Red Journey marks a decade of voluntary blood donation
Hành trình Đỏ (Red Journey), the country’s largest-scale blood donation campaign, has contributed to changing awareness of people about voluntary blood donation.
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Former MLM company chairman sentenced to life in prison
The High People's Court in Hà Nội on Monday passed a final sentence for five former leaders and workers of the multilevel Liên Kết Việt Joint Stock Company, who had applied for punishment reduction.
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Three firefighters killed in Hà Nội's karaoke bar fire
Three firefighters from Cầu Giấy District died while tackling a blaze at 231 Quan Hoa Street at about 2 pm on Monday, police in Hà Nội announced.
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New electronic toll collection caused traffic jam at expresway
The traffic situation on the HCM City-Long Thành-Dầu Giây expressway has been congested in recent days after an electronic toll collection (ETC) was put into operation.
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1,377 new COVID-19 cases reported on Monday
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Electronic toll collection system launched on Nội Bài-Lào Cai Expressway
An electronic toll collection (ETC) system has been launched on Nội Bài-Lào Cai Expressway, the first route in the North-South Expressway and the first connecting the capital city with the Northwestern region to operate the system.
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Student crafts model aeroplanes
One university student in Hà Nội has been creating hundreds of model aeroplanes for seven years. His biggest model that he has built is a Boeing 787 model which can fly one kilometre in six minutes. Watch our video to see how he controls his model aeroplanes as they soar high into the sky.
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Việt Nam’s coffee exports possibly surpass $5 billion for first time
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Embassy works with Singaporean authorities to investigate knife attack killing Vietnamese woman
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Indian scholar impressed with Việt Nam’s development achievements
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Overtourism grows in northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, frustrating local officials
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Health ministry holds emergency meeting following 4 influenza-related deaths in Bình Định
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Việt Nam Int'l Defence Expo 2024 to showcase advanced military equipment
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Mekong Delta to proactively prepare for reduced fresh water flows
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PM direction to promote credit management solutions
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Deposits increase as banks raise rates
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