Vietnam

The author talks about his life before, during, and until the end of his duty in the military. San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE – Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Every veteran has his or her own story; this is mine. Odon Bacque’s book “A Walk in the Park: A Vietnam Comedy”…

HANOI: Vietnam’s state electricity company warned on Wednesday that the national power system would come under strain this summer due to anticipated heatwaves, days after the country recorded its highest ever temperature. Temperatures surpassed 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) in central Vietnam over the weekend, according to national forecasters,…

Vietnam War Combat Poetry, a new book by SP-5 Nelden John Herron, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. From the Author: "I joined the Army to go to war in Vietnam because my uncles and father served in WW2. I chose armor as my M.O.S. I was trained…

Vietnam’s economy is facing a tumultuous period marked by a decline in exports and investment, casting doubts on the nation’s growth prospects. The first quarter of 2023 witnessed a significant drop in exports, plunging by 11.9% year-on-year. Distressingly, the decline deepened in April, with exports falling by 17.1% compared to…

The last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle died in April of unknown causes, leaving only two males as the final known living members of a species that has for years been teetering on the brink of extinction.“We are devastated,” says the Asian Turtle Program, an NGO working to protect…

Updated 9 hours ago · Published on 9 May 2023 10:20PM · Vietnam plans to make it mandatory for all social media platform users to verify their identities, citing the need to combat online scams. – AFP pic, May 9, 2023. VIETNAM plans to ask all social media users on platforms such as Facebook,…

Hong Kong CNN  —  Temperature records tumbled across Southeast Asia over the weekend as the region swelters under a weekslong heat wave that has brought misery to millions. All-time highs were recorded in Vietnam, Laos and Thailand’s capital, where the heat has been compounded by an intense smoggy season that…

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Already have Rappler+? to listen to groundbreaking journalism. CROWNED. Nguyen Thanh Ha of Vietnam wins Miss Eco International 2023. Miss Eco International's Facebook Philippines' Ashley Subijano Montenegro finishes in the pageant's Top 21 MANILA, Philippines – Nguyen Thanh Ha of Vietnam was crowned Miss Eco International 2023 at the pageant’s…

Foggy Bottom also noted 20 vessels associated with the companies in Vietnam, China, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. (March 3, 2023 / JNS) The U.S. government will sanction a number of companies that facilitate Iran’s petroleum trade, announced the U.S. State Department on Thursday. Foggy Bottom also designated six…