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Vietnam keen on Biden visit this year

Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ha Kim Ngoc has called on his U.S. counterpart to contribute to pushing President Biden’s visit so that it will happen within this year. At a meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in Hanoi on Monday, he said a Biden visit would …

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China vows to adapt better to climate change as risks soar

China vows to adapt better to climate change as risks soar

China’s economy and society are at increasing risk from climate change and the country needs to improve adaptation mechanisms and monitoring capabilities at every level of government, according to a new policy document. “Climate change has already brought serious adverse impacts to China’s natural ecological system, and has continued to …

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Downpour plunges Hanoi underwater

Heavy rain on Monday night once again rendered several Hanoi streets underwater, paralyzing traffic. The intersection at Pham Hung, Me Tri and Duong Dinh Nghe, a frequently flooded location, was flooded by over half a meter. Several vehicles going through the area were shut down, causing severe traffic jams. A …

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US Senate gun measures gain support despite limited scope

US Senate gun measures gain support despite limited scope

Two horrific massacres in recent weeks have succeeded in bringing Democrats and Republicans close to the most significant federal legislation addressing US gun violence in three decades. Twenty senators — 10 from each party — reached a deal Sunday to put through legislation that would tighten some rules on gun …

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High-speed boats to link HCMC with southern provinces

The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed the launch of two high-speed boat services connecting the city to Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces as a tourism booster. The department has sent the proposal to the municipal tourism department and counterpart agencies in Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces of …

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Saigon metro trains vandalized with graffiti

At least two of the 17 trains designated to serve Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro have been sprayed with graffiti while awaiting the much-delayed line’s operation. The act of supposed vandalism at Long Binh Depot of Thu Duc City was discovered last Saturday by a contractor staff. This is …

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Bitcoin slumps under $25,000, lowest in 18 months

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency dived about 10 percent to hit $24,692 in morning London deals, striking a level last seen in December 2020. Bitcoin tumbled Monday to an 18-month low under $25,000 as investors shunned risky assets in the face of a global markets selloff. The world’s most popular …

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