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Progress has been made on improving working conditions for women in Japan but more must be done, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary said on Wednesday, adding that social attitudes about gender equality were poor. Japan ranked 116 out of 146 countries on gender parity in the World Economic Forum’s global report …

CNBC has named three Vietnamese staples, pho, banh mi and iced coffee in a list of Southeast Asia’s must try dishes and drinks, praising Vietnamese cuisine for “its fresh and vibrant flavors.” Pho noodle soup consists of a rich, savory broth, rice noodles, and thinly sliced beef or chicken. In …

SJC gold price slipped 0.37% to VND66.45 million ($2,801.43) per tael Wednesday morning, lowest in 5 months. Gold ring price also dropped 0.46% to VND53.95 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. Globally gold prices slipped to a one-week low on Wednesday after U.S. Federal Reserve …