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Vietnamese People Are Taking the Fight Against Plastic Waste Into Their Own Hands
<i>By Ha Nguyen</i>HO CHI MINH CITY — For many Vietnamese people, it is a ritual as circadian as the sunrise: On the way to work, they pull over their …
VietnamVietnam jails two Vietnamese-Americans for 14 years for attempting to overthrow the state
HANOI (Reuters) - (Corrects this Aug. 22 story throughout to show defendants were convicted for attempting to overthrow the state (not found guilty of terrorism or masterminding bomb attacks). The original story and a previous correction had misrepresented the nature of the charges.)<p>U.S. citizen …
VietnamSIA plane hits aerobridge at Changi Airport, all 272 passengers and 12 crew on board unhurt
SINGAPORE - Passengers on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday (Sept 18) had to disembark just before take …
Singapore AirlinesHow Vietnam was America’s avoidable war
We call the Vietnam War a tragedy. But it wasn’t a matter of fate: it was a choice.<p>In 1962, an idealistic young American named Frank Scotton joined …
Opinion (UK)SK Group to Acquire $470 Million Stake in Vietnam's Masan
SK Holdings Co. is acquiring the largest foreign stake in Masan Group Corp. for about $470 million, in a deal that will value the Vietnamese …
Financial ServicesWhat’s Next on the Travel Hot List? Beat the Masses in These Vietnamese Towns
Danang and Nha Trang can feel a world away from Vietnam’s well-trodden destinations like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Though both towns have been …
Da NangNWA Business Women’s Conference provides personal, professional enrichment
Athlete and adventurer Rebecca Rusch told guests at the 20th annual NWA Business Women’s Conference on Tuesday (Sept. 18) that her 1,200 kilometer …
Vietnam WarGlobal Trade Is Thriving (for Some)
The West has turned hostile to open markets, but trade isn’t in retreat everywhere. In other parts of the world, it’s flourishing.<p>The fashionable label “deglobalization” misses the shift in import and export patterns that has seen emerging markets account for an increasing share of global trade in …
GlobalizationAsia Society and Museum
Asia Society Museum has earned international acclaim for groundbreaking exhibitions that showcase new discoveries in traditional art and introduce …
MuseumsDîner en Blanc in New York City
Imagine thousands of people wearing white dresses, white suits, white shoes and white jewelry taking over a New York City lawn on a summer night. It …
New York CityTOLLE Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes
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Singapore AirlinesThis is the most common time for burglaries — no, it’s not at night
Having someone break into your home is downright scary. Not only could the burglar take valuable and priceless belongings, but the incident could ruin your sense of security. Even your own home stops feeling so safe. Don’t miss these other 21 things burglars don’t want you to know.<p>With nearly 3 …
AOLSticky Cinnamon Roll Babka Buns
If you're looking for decadence, you're in the right place. Though the dough requires multiple steps, the result is a bun that is sweeter, stickier, …
CinnamonSensex, Nifty Update: Sun Pharma, ICICI Prudential Life, KIOCL
Sun Pharma Gains After Drug Receives European Comission’s Nod<p>Shares of the drugmaker rose 2.3 percent, snapping two days of losses, to Rs 657 …
Business (India)Sneak a peek at the hotels of the future
<b>TRADITIONAL hotels are fine, but why settle for ordinary when you can stay in an extendable, floating, or mobile hotel? This sentiment is echoed by</b> …
Asia Travel4 Under-the-Radar Countries Where You Can Retire for Cheap
<i>This article originally appeared on Money</i><p>Travel tops the bucket list for many retirees. But what if your wanderlust is of the more permanent …
U.S. Dept. of State2018’s Miss Vietnam Is Blowing Everyone’s Minds With Her Stunning Visuals
An 18-year-old student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education became Miss Vietnam 2018 and is one of the youngest winners in …
VietnamArticles about 6 bathrooms made concrete on Dwell.com - Dwell
Feeling the squeeze from Hong Kong's affordable housing crisis, one architect turns to a surprising new micro-housing solution.<p>Equipped with 25 years of experience designing bathrooms, Melbourne–based GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens gives us the scoop on how to...<p>Build your own stylish, industrial …
North AtlanticShe tried to fight for women’s and LGBT rights. Now this Vietnamese singer can only perform in secret.
Do Nguyen Mai Khoi is many things. A pop star. A former political candidate. An activist. And an enemy of the state.<p>The Communist Party in Vietnam …
Communist PartySE Asian stocks subdued; Philippines marks 2-month closing low
BENGALURU (Sept 18): Southeast Asian stock markets were largely subdued on Tuesday with investors staying cautious amid a new round of US tariffs on …
Business (Malaysia)T. R. Hummer on Robert Olen Butler
<b>Former Editor T. R. Hummer introduces “A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain” by Robert Olen Butler, from NER 13.3-4 (1991).</b><p>The labor of editing—the …
VietnamAntica Trattoria della Pesa
Antica Trattoria della Pesa<p>Viale Pasubio 10, 20154, Milan 20154, Italy | +39 02 655 5741<p>Price Range<p>$$ (Entrees $15 to $30)<p>Cuisine<p>Italian<p>Features<p>Local …
VietnamTOO YOUNG TO ESCAPE by Van Ho , Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
When 4-year-old Van wakes one morning in her home in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, her mother and siblings are gone. They have fled the country without …
SiblingsThe Busiest Flight Route in the World Is to an Island You’ve Probably Never Been to
While the U.S. is home to the world’s biggest aviation market, the Asia-Pacific region dominates when it comes to the most popular air routes.<p>The …
Hong KongTime Magazine Sold to Salesforce Founder Marc Benioff for $190 Million
Benioffs won’t have day-to-day operational role at Time Magazine<p>Time magazine will have a new home.<p>Nearly eight months after Meredith Corp. completed its purchase of Time Inc., the publisher has agreed to sell Time magazine for $190 million to Marc Benioff, co-founder of Salesforce.com, and his …
Time Inc.Trump Trade Winds Blow Egyptian Oranges to Shanghai Fruit Stalls
Escalating global trade tensions are giving Chinese fruit stalls a little more of an international flavor.<p>Fruit distributor Sunmoon Food Co. is …
GlobalizationGo-Jek aims to raise at least $2bn in fresh funding | Financial Times
Go-Jek, the Indonesia ride-hailing unicorn, is seeking to raise at least $2bn its latest funding round, said two people familiar with the matter, …
InvestingA Golden Bridge Suspended by Giant Hands Is Vietnam’s New Tourist Attraction
In central Vietnam, not far from Da Nang, travelers have discovered a gleaming gold bridge stretching across the highlands. It’s supported by giant …
Da NangFE CREDIT Enables Mobile Payments for Its Cardholders across all Card Accepting Terminals through Samsung Pay
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- <i>VPBank Finance Company Limited (FE CREDIT) recently announced the launch of Samsung Pay for</i> …
Samsung PayACN delivers big bang for small bucks for persecuted Christians
FRANKFURT, Germany – In a modest structure located under the shade of large oak trees in what used to be a French military compound, hardly …
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