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How Hanoi and New Delhi are fortifying defence ties

The maritime domain has taken centre stage in talks

The Hindu

Vietnam jails high-profile environmentalist on tax evasion

Hanoi (AFP) - A high-profile environmentalist and anti-coal campaigner in Vietnam has been jailed for two years on tax evasion charges, her NGO said on Saturday.

AFP

Hanoi city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Vietnam’s buzzy capital

A balanced mix of tranquil parks and temples, motorbike-packed roads and clamouring street-food vendors, the Vietnamese capital is a thrill to explore, says Tamara Hinson

The Independent UK

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Vietnam's health minister arrested over COVID test gouging

State media say Vietnam's health minister and the mayor of the capital Hanoi have been arrested in an investigation into massive price gouging of COVID-19 tests

The Independent UK

Vietnam arrests minister, mayor over $170m COVID scandal

Vietnam's police have arrested the health minister and Hanoi mayor following accusations they were involved in a US$170 million coronavirus test-kit scandal, the public security ministry said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Vietnamese police net biggest haul of bear bile

HANOI: Vietnamese police have arrested a bear owner for the first time after netting a record haul of hundreds of bottles of bear bile, a wildlife protection organisation said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Vietnam floats prospect of resuming nuclear power development

HANOI Vietnam's industry minister has told the national assembly developing nuclear power is an "inevitable trend" around the world, signalling that authorities may be considering resuming a plan to construct nuclear power plants after the programme was suspended six years ago.

Bangkok Post

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‘Don’t Look Down’: Vietnam Glass-Bottomed Bridge Targets Thrill-Seekers

A mountain resort in Vietnam has opened a bridge with a bottom made of glass over a gorge 150 meters (492.13 ft) below to attract thrill-seeking tourists, the third such bridge in the Southeast Asian country. The Bach Long suspension bridge, which translates as "White Dragon", is in Son La…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Thai teen athletes emerge as SEA's best

Clinching a total of seven gold medals in athletics among the two, national teen stars Puripol Boonson and Thai-Australian Joshua Robert Atkinson made Thailand proud of their record-breaking feat at the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, recently.

Bangkok Post

Party time as Covid-delayed SEA Games close in Hanoi

Hanoi (AFP) - The SEA Games in Vietnam's capital Hanoi came to a noisy and colourful close on Monday after more than two weeks of competition in everything from athletics to football and eSports.

AFP

Marriage proposals to 'Magician': five SEA Games moments

Hanoi (AFP) - The 31st SEA Games in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi close later Monday after nearly two weeks of records, adulation and marriage proposals.

AFP

Wattana claims elusive snooker gold

Snooker star Wattana Pu-ob-orm won his first SEA Games gold medal while the women's volleyball team were crowned champions for the 15th time at the biennial tournament in Hanoi.

Bangkok Post

Vietnam erupts in celebration as SEA Games hosts win football gold

Hanoi (AFP) - Thousands of people waving flags poured into the streets of Vietnam's capital Hanoi and other cities after the SEA Games hosts beat fierce rivals Thailand 1-0 in the men's football final on Sunday.

AFP

Va-va-vovinam: Vietnam's martial art flies on SEA Games return

Hanoi (AFP) - Faced with a machete, the fighter leaps and locks his legs around the other man's neck, bringing him crashing down to a cacophony of cheers.

AFP

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Malaysia sounds alarm over lowest SEA Games ranking in 40 years

Hanoi (AFP) - "All Malaysians are disappointed" at what looks set to be the country's lowest placing at the SEA Games in nearly 40 years, a government minister says.

AFP

Bear cubs rescued from wildlife trade in Vietnam

Hanoi (AFP) - Two bear cubs are starting a new life in a sanctuary in Vietnam after being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, an animal welfare group said Friday.

AFP

Philippine hero Diaz targets Olympic defence after SEA Games gold

Hanoi (AFP) - Philippine hero Hidilyn Diaz won a second straight weightlifting gold at the SEA Games on Friday, calling it a first step towards the defence of her Olympic crown at Paris 2024.

AFP

'I love you!' SEA Games goes gaga over ageing pool 'Magician'

Hanoi (AFP) - Filipino pool legend Efren Reyes suffered a second loss in two days at the SEA Games but that did not diminish him in the eyes of hundreds of fans who chased him as he left Thursday's defeat out a back door.

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Bangkok Post

Puripol completes sprint hat-trick

Thai teenage sensation Puripol Boonson won the men's 100m title to complete a hat-trick of sprint crowns at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam on Wednesday.

AFP

Former Olympic champ Schooling to decide future 'in next few weeks'

Hanoi (AFP) - Singapore's former Olympic champion Joseph Schooling said on Wednesday that he will make a decision on his swimming future "in the next few weeks".

Bangkok Post

Record-breaking Puripol, 16, wins SEA Games sprint double

Thai teenager Puripol Boonson destroyed the opposition to win the men's 100m in 10.44secs at the SEA Games on Wednesday and grab a sprint double in Hanoi.

AFP

Record-breaking Thai, 16, wins SEA Games sprint double

Hanoi (AFP) - Thai teenager Puripol Boonson destroyed the opposition to win the men's 100m in 10.44secs at the SEA Games on Wednesday and grab a sprint double in Hanoi.

AFP

English-born Singapore billiard king overthrown after long reign

Hanoi (AFP) - Singapore's English-born Peter Gilchrist saw his remarkable run of six billiard golds in a row at the SEA Games dating back to 2009 come to a crashing end on Tuesday.

AFP

Men dancesport athletes dispel stereotypes to win SEA Games gold

Hanoi (AFP) - Men dancesport athletes at the SEA Games say they had to overcome dated stereotypes to reach the top of competitive ballroom dancing.

AFP

'Depressed' Filipino bodybuilders out of SEA Games over doping rules

Hanoi (AFP) - Bodybuilders from the Philippines were left heartbroken on Sunday after being barred from competing at the ongoing SEA Games for failing to fulfil anti-doping rules.

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