The Dispatch

Photo Story: From Hell to Hollywood Photo Exhibition by Nick Ut in Milan

epa09928110 Vietnamese woman Kim Phuc pose for photographers in front of the famous photo by retired US news agency Associated Press (AP) photographer Nick Ut during a presentation of an…

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Vietnam to fully reopen borders from mid-March

HANOI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Vietnam on Wednesday finalised a plan to fully reopen its borders to foreign tourists from next month, as it looks to accelerate its economic recovery and revive…

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Photo Story: Gold purchases on the God of Wealth Day in Hanoi

Customers pose for a photo with a man dressed as the God of Wealth outside a jewelry shop in Hanoi, Vietnam, 10 February 2022. Vietnamese people believe that purchasing gold…

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Vietnam starts reopening schools after year-long pandemic closure

HANOI, Feb 7 (Reuters) - More than 17 million Vietnamese students were due to return to school on Monday for the first time in about a year, the health ministry…

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Dissident journalist jailed in Vietnam for 9 years for ‘anti-state’ acts

A court in Vietnam jailed a journalist and prominent dissident for nine years on Tuesday for anti-state activities, her lawyers and state media said, in a case that attracted the attention of international human…

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Vietnam’s resort island welcomes first tourists after nearly 2 yrs

HANOI, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Two hundred vaccinated foreign tourists arrived in Vietnam's beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc on Saturday, the first wave of visitors to the country in nearly…

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Vietnam says its Nike manufacturers back to full operations

HANOI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - About 200 contracted factories that make sportswear for Nike Inc across Vietnam have resumed operations after months of COVID-19 suspension, the government said on Wednesday,…

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Vietnam capital Hanoi to ease coronavirus curbs this week

Vietnam's capital Hanoi will further ease its coronavirus restrictions from this week, the government said, with new cases on the decline and the majority of its adult population partially vaccinated.…

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Vietnam deploys troops to enforce lockdown in largest city

Vietnam deployed soldiers to the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on Monday to help enforce a strict lockdown in the country's biggest urban area and the current epicentre of…

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Vietnam says Nike supplier halts output at 3 plants due to COVID-19

Changshin Vietnam, a South Korean-owned shoemaker and supplier to Nike, has suspended production at three of its factories near Ho Chi Minh City due to a coronavirus outbreak, the government…

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Vietnam brings in new coronavirus curbs in business hub as cases reach record levels

Vietnam brought in tighter coronavirus curbs on Friday in more areas including the commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City, as authorities set a target to vaccinate 50% of people…

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UPDATED: Vietnam to impose widespread curbs in largest city to tackle coronavirus

Vietnam will impose restrictions at its commercial hub Ho Chi Minh city for 15 days starting Friday to tackle coronavirus outbreak, state media reported on Wednesday. The move will "ensure…

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Vietnam coronavirus cases hit record

Vietnam reported a record in new coronavirus cases on Thursday and prepared to conduct mass testing on half of the population of its biggest city, as it tries to contain…

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Vietnam introduces nationwide code of conduct for social media

Vietnam introduced national guidelines on social media behaviour on Friday which encourage people to post positive content about the Southeast Asian country and require state employees to report “conflicting information”…

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Vietnam business hub to extend social distancing curbs for 15 days

Vietnam's business hub of Ho Chi Minh City will extend social distancing measures for a further 15 days starting from Tuesday, amid the emergence of new COVID-19 clusters, authorities said.…

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Vietnam resumes incoming international flights to largest cities

Vietnam will resume incoming international flights to its capital Hanoi and business hub Ho Chi Minh City effective immediately, after a few days of suspension due to COVID-19, its aviation…

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Southeast Asia’s coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm

A sharp rise in coronavirus cases from new variants in parts of Southeast Asia that had been less affected by the pandemic has prompted new restrictions, factory closures and attempts…

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UPDATED: Vietnam to suspend incoming international flights to Hanoi

Vietnam will suspend incoming international flights to its capital Hanoi from Tuesday as part of the country's effort to contain a coronavirus outbreak, the government said. Monday's announcement made no…

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Vietnam business hub Ho Chi Minh City to enact social distancing

Vietnam's business hub Ho Chi Minh City will begin social distancing measures for 15 days starting from May 31 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, the country's…

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UPDATE – Hybrid of Indian and UK COVID-19 variants detected in Vietnam

Update - Authorities in Vietnam have detected a new coronavirus variant that is a combination of the Indian and UK COVID-19 variants and spreads quickly by air, the health minister…

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Photo Story: Vietnamese with a Lego collection of over 2 million bricks

Vietnamese Lego collector Hoang Dang completes one of his creations, a fishing boat which weights more than 20 kilograms, at his home in Hanoi, Vietnam. Hoang, 31, an industrial designer,…

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UPDATED: Pham Minh Chinh is the new Prime Minister of Vietnam

Vietnam's National Assembly confirmed the nomination of Pham Minh Chinh, a career security official, as the Southeast Asian country's next prime minister at an official ceremony on Monday. Chinh, 62,…

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Vietnam receives first batch of vaccines under COVAX scheme

Vietnam received 811,000 doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, its first batch of vaccines under the global COVAX scheme, following a week-long delay caused by limited supply. The Southeast…

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Vietnam begins COVID-19 vaccinations after successful virus containment

Vietnam launched its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Monday with healthcare workers first in the queue, even as the Southeast Asian country looked set to contain its fourth outbreak of the…

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Vietnam re-selects party chief, shuts Hanoi schools in COVID-19 battle

HANOI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Vietnam's ruling Communist Party re-elected its 76-year-old chief Nguyen Phu Trong for a rare third five-year term on Sunday, as the Southeast Asian country battled…

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Photo Story: The 13th National Congress of Vietnam’s Communist Party in Hanoi

Delegates take part in a preparatory session of the 13th National Congress of Vietnam's Communist Party (VCP), in Hanoi, Vietnam 25 January 2021. The VCP's 13th congress, which runs from…

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Photo Story: Preparations for the 13th National Congress in Hanoi

Vietnamese policemen wearing face masks stand outside the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam. The 13th National Party Congress will take place at the National Convention Center in Hanoi from…

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Photo Story: Christmas preparations in Hanoi

Children wearing Santa Claus outfits visit a church in Hanoi, Vietnam, 21 December 2020. Although Christmas is not an official holiday in Vietnam, it has seen an increase in popularity…

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Vietnam to resume some Asian flights as curbs on business travel ease

Vietnam plans to restart international commercial flights to and from six Asian cities from mid-September, state media reported on Thursday, ending months of coronavirus-related suspension after easing some restrictions on…

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Photo Story: Vietnam National Day preparation

A woman embroiders a national flag at a workshop in Tu Van village, Thuong Tin district, Hanoi, Vietnam. Vietnam will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Day on 02…

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EU-Vietnam trade agreement enters into force

EU exports to Vietnam will be taxed less of this month. This is the immediate effect of the entry into force of the EU-Vietnam trade agreement that will ultimately scrap…

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Vietnam says early August ‘decisive time’ to avert large-scale virus spread

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on Monday that early August would a decisive period for preventing a large-scale spread of the coronavirus, state broadcaster VTV reported, after a…

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Vietnam reports biggest jump in COVID-19 cases

Vietnam on Friday reported 45 new coronavirus infections in the city of Danang, marking the country's biggest single-day jump in cases, as the health ministry sent more health experts to…

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Vietnam ready to use ‘full force’ to stop new coronavirus wave

Vietnam told tens of thousands of people who visited a central city to report to disease control centres on Thursday, as nine new coronavirus cases were confirmed and the country…

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Vietnam to evacuate 80,000 people from Danang after virus outbreak

Vietnam is evacuating 80,000 people, mostly local tourists, from the central city of Danang after three residents tested positive for the coronavirus at the weekend, the government said on Monday.…

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Vietnam reimposes social distancing in Danang after first local infections in months

Vietnam reintroduced social distancing measures in the central city of Danang on Sunday after a second locally transmitted novel coronavirus case was detected there, more than three months after any…

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Vietnam grounds Pakistani pilots over licence concerns

Vietnam's aviation authority said on Monday it had grounded all Pakistani pilots working for local airlines, amid concern from global regulators that some pilots may have been using "dubious" licences.…

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Vietnam has no plans to open up to tourists despite successfully containing coronavirus

Despite successfully containing its coronavirus outbreak, Vietnam has no plans to open up to international tourists yet, the country’s prime minister said on Wednesday. Thanks to an aggressive, targeted testing…

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Photo Story: VietJet plane skids off the runway in Ho Chi Minh

An Airbus A321 airplane of Vietnamese carrier VietJet Air sits on a grass field after skidding off the runway due to heavy rain, at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in…

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EU free trade agreement with Vietnam to eliminate 99% of tariffs between the two

Vietnam ratified a free trade agreement with the European Union on Monday that will cut or eliminate 99% of tariffs on goods traded between the Southeast Asian country and the bloc, and provide…

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Vietnam to readmit foreigners

Vietnam will resume issuing e-visas to citizens from 80 countries from 1 July, the government announced, though it was unclear whether quarantine measures would be lifted. The country imposed a…

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Photo Story: Hanoi reopens tourist attractions

A little girl plays with soap bubbles at a pedestrian street around Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi, Vietnam 17 May 2020. Hanoi reopened many tourist attractions after a long shutdown…

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Photo Story: Hand embroidered face masks in Hanoi

A customer picks up an embroidered protective face mask are displayed for sale at 'Huu La La' shop in Hanoi, Vietnam 03 May 2020. The fashion shop which specializes in…

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Vietnam suspends visa-free travel for 8 European countries over coronavirus concerns

Vietnam on Monday decided to temporarily suspend visa-free travel for citizens from eight European countries amid growing concern over the coronavirus epidemic, its government said. The temporary suspension applied to…

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The Year in Pictures – February: US-North Korea Summit in Hanoi

A video grab shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (R) and US President Donald J. Trump (L) exchanging glances during the second US-North Korea summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, 27 February…

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Former US first lady Michelle Obama visits Vietnam

Former US first lady Michelle Obama (2-R) hugs a girl during her visit with Vietnamese students in Can Giuoc district, Long An province, Vietnam, 09 December 2019. Michelle Obama and…

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Eight arrested in Vietnam in connection with Essex container deaths

Eight people are reported to have been arrested in Vietnam in connection with the deaths of 39 people in a container in Essex in England. Developing Story Via RTÉ

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All 39 people found dead in Essex truck container were Vietnamese

British police say they believe all 39 people found dead in a container truck in southeast England last week were Vietnamese nationals. Detectives initially said the victims discovered near the…

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Fourth arrest over Essex truck tragedy amid claims some victims could be from Vietnam

Police have made a fourth arrest over the deaths of 39 people found dead in the back of a truck in Essex, east of London, amid speculation that some victims…

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On this day…

These are the salient milestones in history taking place on this day... In 1533 Pope Clement VII excommunicates England's King Henry VIII. In 1944 Franklin Roosevelt announces that he will…

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EU and Vietnam sign free trade deal

The European Union signed a landmark free trade deal with Vietnam on Sunday, the first of its kind with a developing country in Asia, paving the way for tariff reductions…

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Photo story – Weddings photos in Vietnam

Vietnamese couple standing on an old bunker poses for their wedding photos, at the highest point of Hai Van Pass, Vietnam. Hai Van Pass is around 21 km long mountain…

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Estonia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines elected to Security Council for the first time

For the first time Estonia and the Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines were elected to the U.N. Security Council. Niger, Tunisia and Vietnam also won two-year…

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Pete Buttigieg claims that Donald Trump faked disability to avoid Vietnam

On Thursday morning during a panel sponsored by The Washington Post, Pete Buttigieg put Donald Trump on blast, calling him out for faking a disability in order to dodge the…

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Trump heaps praise on Kim Jong-un

US President Donald Trump heaped praise on Kim Jong-un in an interview with Fox News and defended this week's summit with the North Korean leader. Mr Trump told Fox News…

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Trump arrives in Vietnam

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Vietnam ahead of his second summit with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un. Air Force One landed at Hanoi's Noi Bai airport hours after…

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North Korean Kim Jong Un arrives in Vietnam for summit with Donald Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump where they will try to reach an agreement on a North…

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