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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.

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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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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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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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.

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Man brandishes sword at female guard for halting flower-picking at park

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A man in Nha Trang City is under investigation after threatening a female guard at a public park with a sword after she reprimanded him for picking flowers in the park.

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Canada expands list of eligible fields for post-graduation work permits

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Canada has widened the range of study programs that qualify for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs), enabling international graduates to remain in the country for up to three years.

Sunday, Jan 12

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28 localities record temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius

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All 25 northern provinces and three north-central provinces experienced temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius during the third day of a cold spell.

Saturday, Jan 11

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Northern Vietnam's rural areas grapple with air, water, and soil pollution

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Rural areas in northern Vietnam are facing increasing environmental challenges, with air, water, and soil pollution worsening due to the impacts of craft villages, industrial zones, and agricultural activities.

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8 students recovering after Japan university hammer attack

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Eight Tokyo university students attacked by a hammer-wielding woman in a classroom are recuperating and none required hospitalization, their school has said.

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Cathay Pacific issues apology after food poisoning on flights

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Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific issued an apology on Friday to passengers of two flights from Nepal to Hong Kong after a reported outbreak of food poisoning affected 36 individuals earlier this week.

HCMC road congestion worsens as holiday traffic demand meets changes under new decree

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Road congestion in Ho Chi Minh City have intensified as Tet approaches, fueled by increased travel demand and changes in traffic behavior following a new decree on traffic violations.

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Free trade zone planned at Long Thanh airport

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Dong Nai Province is planning to establish a free trade zone (FTZ) at Long Thanh International Airport, which is under construction and set to become Vietnam’s largest, to boost logistics and drive regional economic growth.

Number of Vietnamese elderly rises 1.5 times in a decade

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Vietnam currently has 14.2 million people aged 60 and older, an increase of 1.25 times since 2019 and 1.5 times since 2014, with projections suggesting this number could reach nearly 18 million by 2030.

Which country has the most active volcanoes?

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This country does not have the highest number of volcanoes, yet it leads the list with the most eruptions.