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Medtronic Vietnam and UMC HCMC sign 4th MoU to boost healthcare training and education

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Medtronic Vietnam and the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC HCMC) have signed their fourth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance healthcare training and education in Vietnam.

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49 men arrested for sexual abuse of teenage girl in India

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More than four dozen men have been arrested in India for the repeated sexual abuse of a teenager over years, police told AFP Wednesday.

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US users turn to Chinese social media platforms ahead of TikTok ban

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As the U.S. edges closer to a potential ban on TikTok, American internet users are increasingly turning to Chinese social media applications Xiaohongshu and Lemon8.

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Thai police arrest Japanese man over retiree scam

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Thai police have arrested a Japanese man who allegedly ran a scam that defrauded more than 200,000 Japanese retirees in Thailand with fake health insurance schemes, officers said Tuesday.

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HCMC metro halts service over signal malfunction during rain

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The platform screen door signaling system of the Ho Chi Minh City metro line malfunctioned during heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon, leading to nearly one hour of service interruptions and suspension of several trains.

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Indonesia to impose sugary drink tax in July 2025

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Indonesia plans to impose an excise tax on sugary packaged beverages starting July 2025, aiming to curb excessive sugar consumption and address rising health concerns, the country's Finance Ministry announced.

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Turkish man tied up, robbed in Pattaya cryptocurrency heist

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A Turkish national was found tied up and robbed in a condominium in Thailand’s Pattaya on Tuesday, authorities reported.

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Indonesia tightens HMPV surveillance at Jakarta airports

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Indonesia have been taking measures to tighten the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) surveillance, firstly at airports in Jakarta.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Russia willing to participate in building Vietnam's nuclear power industry

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin said the country is willing to participate in building Vietnam's nuclear power industry as he held talks with Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on Tuesday.

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33 Chinese tourists rescued after boat sinks off Phuket

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33 Chinese tourists were safely rescued after their boat sank off the coast of Phuket on Monday.

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Wildfires devastate Los Angeles

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Wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles for a week now, killing at least 24 people, destroying neighborhoods, and forcing the evacuation of over 100,000 residents amid devastation.

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South Korea suspends pork imports from Germany over foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

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South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture has imposed a ban on pork imports from Germany following a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Brandenburg state.

Downtown HCMC faces 17% rise in traffic congestion ahead of Tet

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Traffic congestion in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has surged by 17% as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, driven by increased travel demands and new traffic behaviors following a recent decree on traffic violations.

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Stricter fines reshape Hanoi, HCMC traffic with more orderly streets

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Streets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have undergone notable changes in the past two weeks following the implementation of a new decree, which imposes hefty fines to deter drivers from traffic violations such as running red lights and…

Chinese hospital sparks outrage with slogan claiming abortion harms men

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A hospital in southern China has faced public backlash for displaying anti-abortion slogans that claim women who undergo abortions harm the family of their future husbands.

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UK sees 14% decline in international student visa applications

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The U.K. experienced a 14% decrease in international student visa applications last year compared to 2023, according to data released by the U.K. Home Office.

China warns citizens of high-paying job scams in Thailand and Myanmar, following actor Wang Xing kidnapping

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The Chinese embassies in Thailand and Myanmar have issued warnings to their citizens about recruitment scams promising high salaries abroad, following the recent rescue of a kidnapped Chinese actor.

Indonesian girl, 5, found dead after crocodile attack

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A five-year-old girl was found dead on Sunday following a suspected crocodile attack at an abandoned mining pond in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province.

Russian PM arrives in Hanoi, beginning two-day official visit to Vietnam

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin arrived in Hanoi on Tuesday morning, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

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Vietnam struggles to improve English proficiency despite growing interest, investment

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There is increasing interest in learning English in Vietnam, but outcomes remain disappointing, and experts suggest it could be decades before English becomes the second language in schools.

New Zealand offers record 45 government scholarships to Vietnamese students

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New Zealand has announced 45 high school scholarships for Vietnamese students, providing 50% tuition support for the first year, marking the highest number of scholarships ever offered exclusively to Vietnam.

Why is Singapore also known as the 'lion country'?

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The name of Singapore is an anglicization of the native Malay name for the country, "Singapura".

Bangkok to announce remote work policy to combat air pollution

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Bangkok is set to introduce a new remote work policy to help address the city’s chronic air pollution, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced.

Monday, Jan 13

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Former legislators sentenced in major corruption case

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Former National Assembly deputies Luu Binh Nhuong and Le Thanh Van as well as their associates were sentenced to prison on Monday for extorting property and abusing positions and power to influence others for personal gain.

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Man kills sister over land inheritance conflict in central Vietnam

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Police in Khanh Hoa Province have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his younger sister and her husband to death over a family land dispute.

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Car crashes into 13 vehicles before hitting yard of HCMC apartment building

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Six people were injured Monday when a car rammed into 13 vehicles and barreled into the yard of an apartment complex in Phu Nhuan District in Ho Chi Minh City.

Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statues

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Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the U.S. president-elect sits in divine contemplation.

Fire breaks out at Vietnam provincial government office

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A large fire broke out near the lobby of the Binh Phuoc People's Committee headquarters in southern Vietnam around noon on Monday.

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Freight transport via China-Vietnam railway posts rapid growth

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The Nanning branch of China Railway Group Limited reported a sharp increase in freight transport on the China-Vietnam cross-border railway last year, with trains departing from Guangxi carrying a total of 19,670 containers, marking an…

HCMC's temperatures drop to 19 C, lowest in 4 years

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Ho Chi Minh City experienced its coldest morning in four years on Monday, with temperatures dropping to 19 degrees Celsius (66.2 degrees Fahrenheit) due to intensified cold air from the north.