Ethnic Khmer’s welcomed summer during a traditional celebration in Soc Trang Province.

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Suspect degrees under fire in Vietnam

Suspect degrees under fire in Vietnam

Suspect degrees, threatening letters and a diploma scam have opend the doors to investigating Southern Pacific University.

MSG maker offers to pay up, farmers say it’s not enough

MSG maker offers to pay up, farmers say it’s not enough

Vedan has upped its compensation offer, but farmers say it’s still not enough and are determined to bring the case to court.

New school year but still no new school

New school year but still no new school

Children in a hamlet of Quang Nam Province have been waiting for 3 years for their new school and they have yet to get it.

Short on petrol, station owner arrested

Short on petrol, station owner arrested

Hanoi Police arrested the owner of a petrol station caught in Vietnam’s biggest petrol rip offs to date.

Illegal loggers operating right under the nose of authorities

Illegal loggers operating right under the nose of authorities

DTiNews reporters confronted forest protection officers to find answers regarding illegal activities of loggers in Thuong Hoa Forest that we exposed earlier.

Vietnam’s first private helicopter touches down

Vietnam’s first private helicopter touches down

A wealthy businessman has purchased Vietnam’s very first private helicopter.

Mobile data to drive Southeast Asian telecom sector: report

Mobile data to drive Southeast Asian telecom sector: report

Data services will drive earnings growth in the sector as cellphone subscriptions hit saturation levels, an industry report said.

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An ethnic Khmer celebration

An ethnic Khmer celebration

Ethnic Khmer’s welcomed summer during a traditional celebration in Soc Trang Province.

Nha Trang's stunning coastal road

Nha Trang's stunning coastal road

Situated between both the mountain and the sea, Nha Trang - Cam Ranh route is truly a sight all travellers should experience.

A local classic

A local classic

Pho might be the darling of Vietnamese cuisine, but there’s another dish which is closer to the heart of less carnivorous Hanoians.

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Pagoda nourishes needy children with love

Pagoda nourishes needy children with love

One pagoda is providing shelter and education for children who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity.

60 year old man sits for university entrance exams

60 year old man sits for university entrance exams

Nguyen Van Minh, 60 years old, has proven that there is no limitation when it comes to learning.

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Ha Tinh City covered by sea of garbage

Ha Tinh City covered by sea of garbage

About 450 tonnes of garbage is littered across the roads of Ha Tinh City, causing major pollution problems.

Mining cripples scenery of Nghe An

Mining cripples scenery of Nghe An

The majestic mountains of Quy Hop District, Nghe An Province, are being devastated by excessive mining.

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Donations help a desperate grandmother raise another child

Donations help a desperate grandmother raise another child

Ever since her husband passed away, Phan Thi Tat struggled to raise her five children and now, at the age of 81, she still has a worry.

Little girl bravely carries big burden

Little girl bravely carries big burden

Tran Thi Thanh Truc is only 15 years old yet takes care of her ill mother while continuing to excel in her studies.

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Asia's chess factory: Vietnam trains its youngest to be world-class players

Asia's chess factory: Vietnam trains its youngest to be world-class players

Vietnam adopted the old Soviet model and offers a monthly salary to children as young as 4 who excel in tournaments.

From poverty to Sydney – a Vietnamese chef on the brink of a dream

From poverty to Sydney – a Vietnamese chef on the brink of a dream

Life Resort Da Nang chef rewarded with a $20,000 scholarship to study at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Sydney, Australia.

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Inflated egos popped in premier of 'Shanghai'

Inflated egos popped in premier of 'Shanghai'

An actress and a model disappointed Vietnamese audiences after inflating their image and roles in a Hollywood movie.

Props drop debut album in Hanoi

Props drop debut album in Hanoi

Settle in as David Cornish gets to know one of Vietnam’s top bands, The Props.

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Hong Kong, City without Gates

Hong Kong, City without Gates

In part 15 of the series, Laura Lam shares how Ho Chi Minh was arrested in Hong Kong to "Protect the security in Indochina".

Who's afraid of Steve Jobs?

Who's afraid of Steve Jobs?

Not Consumer Reports. Over the past year the 74-year-old magazine has carved up Apple and made Toyota roll over.

Nixon-CIA spy ploy in Vietnam backfired, new records show

Nixon-CIA spy ploy in Vietnam backfired, new records show

U.S. leaders deliberately “leaked” word to North Vietnam in a failed attempt to intimidate Hanoi into retreat, declassified documents reveal.

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