A celebrity monk from Vietnam revered globally and well known for his stellar role in the Nepal peace process has sought Indian support for his peace outreach in conflict-scarred Myanmar.…
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Global NewsHistoryNewsVietnamWar
Voices of Arizona: Vietnam War Nurse Describes ‘Hell on Earth’
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraWhen a then 20-something Patricia Little-Upah arrived at the 93rd Evacuation Hospital not far from present day Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, things were fairly quiet. “It wasn’t like…
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Bilateral RelationsPolitics
President Welcomes Ambassadors of UAE, Sri Lanka, Chile
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraPresident Võ Văn Thưởng on Tuesday received the Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka and Chile to Việt Nam who came to present their credentials. President Võ Văn…
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BusinessEconomyFoodFood & DrinksVietnam
Food Industry Has Large Potential to Expand Markets
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraThe food industry of Việt Nam has significant potential for promoting international cooperation. The food industry of Việt Nam has significant potential for rapid expansion in the domestic market and…
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DefenceEnvironmentFeaturedNewsVietnam
Vietnam Seeks Polish Help to Lift EC Yellow Card on Seafood
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Poland to use its good offices to overturn a European Commission IUU yellow card issued to Vietnam’s fisheries sector. At a meeting…
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Central AsiaEconomyFeaturedGlobal NewsNational SecurityNewsPoliticsTajikistan
Tajikistan Under Rahmon’s Rule
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraFrankfurt, Brussels (25/3 – 75) Declared itself an independent sovereign nation on 9 September 1991 from the Soviet Union, today Tajikistan is a constitutional republic ruled by President Emomali Rahmon…
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First Vietnamese international pageant criticized for lack of professionalism
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraMiss Charm, the first international beauty pageant organized by Vietnam, has been panned for being unprofessional. The semifinal of the event took place on Monday in HCMC with 38 contestants…
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Ski season prices in Japan, Europe and North America: Plan ahead to get a bargain
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraAustralian ski aficionados are already planning their next overseas winter getaway, as local ski travel specialists race to keep up with early booking demand. As record high winter temperatures in…
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DefenceEconomyFeaturedFood & DrinksGlobal NewsNational SecurityNews
North Korean Food Shortage Seems to Be Worsening, South Korea Says
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraA North Korean food crisis appears to have deteriorated, South Korea said on Wednesday, as a newspaper reported that North Korea has cut rations to its soldiers for the first…
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AsiaFeaturedGlobal NewsNewsPoliticsThailandWorld News
2023 Thailand Election: Five Things to Watch
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraWith almost two months left until the House of Representatives completes its term and a new election will be held by mid-2023, here are five things you need to keep…
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