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Singapore man jailed for abandoning 43 cats in apartment without food, water

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A man in Singapore was sentenced to 20 days in jail for leaving 43 cats inside an apartment without food or water for months.

Friday, Apr 26

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Crowds depart Hanoi, HCMC for long weekend holiday

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Thousands of people left Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening ahead of a five-day holiday, causing gridlocks at major gateways.

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Vietnam appeals for self-restraint, end to hostilities in Middle East

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A representative of Vietnam appealed to all the parties concerned to exercise maximum self-restraint and to end hostilities, while addressing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on the Middle East and Palestine situation…

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Vietnam's Party approves resignation of top lawmaker

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The Communist Party's Central Party Committee agreed to let Vuong Dinh Hue be relieved of his position as chairman of the 15th National Assemby following a Friday extraordinary session, per his personal request.

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Expressway system completed for HCMC, Nha Trang connection

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Cam Lam – Vinh Hao, the final stretch of an expressway route linking Ho Chi Minh City with Nha Trang, opened to traffic Friday and will help halve travel time between the two cities.

Heat waves to sweep across Vietnam during long weekend holiday

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Heat waves would sweep through most Vietnam localities during the Reunification Day-Labor Day holiday (April 30-May 1), with certain areas recording temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius.

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Waste collectors can now refuse unsorted trash: draft

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Sanitation workers will have the right to refuse collecting unsorted trash, according to a draft by the environment ministry.

Couple jailed in central Vietnam for vicious assault on delivery man

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A court in the central Quang Ngai Province has sentenced a couple to jail for attacking a delivery man with an iron pipe and breaking both arms last year.

Vietnam eradicates malaria in 46 cities, provinces

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Vietnam has eliminated malaria in 46 provinces and major cities, out of its 63 localities, as of the end of last year, and is determined to eradicate the disease by 2030, according to official data.

French court to hold hearing on Agent Orange lawsuit

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The Court of Appeal of Paris will open a hearing in early May regarding a lawsuit filed by Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga against U.S. chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange for the U.S. army during the Vietnam War.

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Pagoda 'mercifully' releases 114 turtles to national park

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A pagoda in Da Nang has handed over 114 turtles, ceremonially released by the faithful as a “merciful act,” to Cuc Phuong National Park.

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Hanoi sees unhealthy air pollution Friday

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Hanoi chokes on unhealthy air on Friday while HCMC's level is not good for sensitive groups.

Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO

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The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Vietnam opposes China's East Sea fishing ban

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Vietnam on Thursday said a fishing ban issued by China on the East Sea, also known as the South China Sea, violates Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Paracel Islands.

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US human rights report on Vietnam 'unobjective'

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Vietnam on Thursday said the 2023 U.S. human rights report on Vietnam contains unobjective assessments based on inaccurate information.

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Rare Indian peafowl found on Saigon balcony

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A white Indian peafowl was found perching on the balcony on the third floor of a HCMC house, and was handed over to rangers.

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Russian man arrested as cops bust loansharking firms in HCMC

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The Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested three men, including a Russian, for running two illegal money lending companies that allegedly charged interest of 100%.

Schools in Philippines go online amid extreme heat

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Record heat in the Philippines in April has forced schools to send children home for online classes.

Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes

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Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.

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Hail in northern mountains paints towns white

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A 20-minute hailstorm on Wednesday painted the hills and fields of Hoa Binh Province's Mai Chau District and Son La's Van Ho District white.

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US, New Zealand, Germany more attractive for study abroad

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International students are more interested in the U.S., New Zealand and Germany while the U.K., Australia, and Canada are no longer front and center.

Kindergarten owner pins children to ground, force-feeds them

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A kindergarten owner in Thu Duc City admitted to pinning two children to the ground and beating them for “refusing to eat and being naughty,” the education department said Wednesday.

Cambodia's Funan Techo canal could upset Mekong Delta ecosystem: experts

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Construction of the Funan Techo Canal from the Mekong River to the Gulf of Thailand will cause water shortages and increased salinization in Vietnam's already parched Mekong Delta, experts said.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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How plastic waste management affects circular economy in Can Gio

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The project "Plastic waste management in Can Gio based on a circular economy model" was successfully conducted after two years of collaboration between parties and Can Gio residents.

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Reservoir discharge to ease Mekong Delta drought

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Around 7 million m3 of water from Dau Tieng Reservoir will be discharged into the Vam Co Dong River to alleviate salt intrusion, as water shortages affect over 20,000 lives in the Mekong Delta's Long An province.

Vietnam international university provides equal access to high-quality education

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British University Vietnam offers equal opportunities for talented candidates with diverse strengths to access international education standards and pursue a premium British degree.

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Man arrested over cement mill incident that killed 7

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A man was arrested for allegedly violating labor safety violations that led to seven deaths at a cement factory in northern Yen Bai Province.

Malaysia, Philippines warn of severe heat in upcoming summer

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Malaysia and the Philippines have warned of severe heat during the upcoming summer.

Ten imprisoned for attempting to overthrow people's administration

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The People's Court of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on Tuesday announced sentences on a group of individuals engaging in activities aimed at overthrowing the people's administration.

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Malaysian endangered turtle lays eggs on Vietnam archipelago

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A lone and endangered green sea turtle with a Malaysian tag was found laying 108 eggs on the Con Dao Archipelago off southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.