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Analysis: Vietnam and Afghanistan — America's 2 longest wars, with very different lasting impacts

WASHINGTON — When a comparison was made between the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan a year ago and a similar debacle in Vietnam 46 years earlier, President Joe Biden and his administration recoiled.

Los Angeles Times

U.S. business groups warn Vietnam data rules may threaten investment

U.S. business groups warned on Friday a new regulation in Vietnam that will make technology firms store data locally and set up a local office was creating uncertainty and could have a "considerable impact" on investment.

Reuters

‘A leader of the world’: south-east Asian countries open to Putin pivot

Only Singapore has imposed sanctions, while others have been receptive to Moscow’s offers of friendship

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Indian rice export curbs to push up prices

SINGAPORE: India’s decision to curb rice exports is expected to lift world prices and trigger a rally in wheat and corn markets, deepening concerns over food inflation.

Bangkok Post

Vietnam karaoke fire survivors recall terror

Survivors of a karaoke bar blaze in Vietnam spoke on Thursday of their terror as they tried to escape an inferno which killed 32 people and has raised questions about fire safety standards.

Bangkok Post

Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for ‘anti-state’ acts online

Beef noodle seller Bui Tuan Lam was accused of anti-state propaganda that distorted policies of ruling Communist Party.

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Death toll climbs to 33 in Vietnamese karaoke parlor fire

The death toll from a fire at a karaoke parlor in southern Vietnam has climbed to 33, with police blaming some of the fatalities on customers who failed to heed employees’ warnings to flee and remained inside locked rooms

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Vietnam arrests 'anti-state' noodle vendor

HANOI: A noodle seller who became famous in Vietnam for a viral video that was widely viewed as mocking a top government official has been arrested, police said, the latest in a crackdown on critics of the country’s communist rulers.

Bangkok Post

Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for 'anti-state' acts

A noodle seller famous in Vietnam over a viral video that was widely viewed as mocking a top government official has been arrested, police said, the latest in a crackdown on critics of the country's communist rulers.

Reuters

TOP sees promise in India, Vietnam and Indonesia

Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand's largest oil refining company by capacity, is looking forward to making investments in India and Vietnam, after Indonesia, where it is scheduled to conclude a petrochemical asset purchase deal early next year.

Bangkok Post

International: Vietnam karaoke bar blaze leaves 14 dead

At least 14 people have died and others injured after a huge fire at a karaoke complex in southern Vietnam near Ho Chi Minh City. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Vietnam fire: 14 dead after fire tears through karaoke bar as partygoers flee

Partygoers jumped from a balcony to escape death at the karaoke bar Binh Duong, southern Vietnam, as 14 people died last night and 11 are left fighting for their lives in hospital

Daily Mirror

Fire at karaoke parlor in southern Vietnam kills 14

At least 14 people have died in a fire that broke out at a karaoke parlor in southern Vietnam

The Independent UK

Vietnam PM says respects Russia relations, hopes to boost cooperation

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday Vietnam always respects its relationship with Russia, and hopes to further boost their cooperation.

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At least 32 killed in Vietnam karaoke parlour fire

Customers and female staff members jumped from the second and third floors to escape the flames, local media reported.

Bangkok Post

Vietnam karaoke bar fire kills at least 12, injures 40

HANOI: At least 12 people died and 40 others were injured in a fire at a karaoke bar in southern Vietnam, state media reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

Vietnam karaoke bar fire death toll rises to 23

The death toll from a fire at a karaoke bar in southern Vietnam on Wednesday had risen to 23, a police official said, warning that the number of victims could rise further as search efforts continued at the site of the blaze.

Bangkok Post

Asean customs transit system a boon

Over three years ago, Mr Raj, the general manager of City Zone Express (CZE) Malaysia, a regional logistics company with branches in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and China and a fleet of more than 260 vehicles, was proud of his GPS-equipped fleet. It had innovative security gadgets and an…

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Sanjay Verma appointed India's next High Commissioner to Canada

Among his other postings, Sanjay Verma has served in Indian missions in Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and Turkey. Read more on Dynamite News

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Thousands of Victoria's international students have returned, but there are still more to come

An extra 37,000 international students are studying in Victoria since Australia's borders reopened to them in mid-December. The new data comes as the state government targets markets in Colombia, Vietnam, Japan and Korea.

Bangkok Post

Thailand to push for fairer rice prices

Thailand and Vietnam have reached an accord aimed at raising the price of locally-produced rice in the global market amid soaring costs for farmers, the government said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Live in the moment

What better way to break the cycle of first-time travel after almost three years of being stuck in Thailand, than a trip to a new resort in Vietnam. Da Nang is often seen as the weekend beach retreat for the Vietnamese, with its never-ending coastline and casinos. Though further up…

The Conversation

Ukraine war: international tourism hit as Russian travellers disappear

Tourism destinations globally are seeing a significant hit to their economies as Russians stay at home due to war-related sanctions, with possible long-term effects on international tourism.

Daily Mirror

Eight fishermen rescued after drifting in sea for 3 days clinging to piece of plastic

The exhausted fishermen were spotted in the middle of the sea and pulled onboard using a rope as one suffered a broken leg while the rest had been starving and dehydrated in the middle of the sea in Vietnam

Newcastle Herald

Tokyo to Auckland: Cyclists stop in Newcastle on 16,000km Rugby World Cup ride

"We are 10 countries in now. Been on the road 171 days, cycled 13 or 14,000 kilometres. So it has been a wild adventure."

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