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Hip-hop concert organizer fined for steamy performances

Hip-hop concert organizer fined for steamy performances

The organizer of a concert for SpaceSpeakers, a renowned hip-hop collective in Vietnam, was fined VND110 million ($4,690) and suspended for controversial and provocative performances. The live concert, called KOSMIK, took place in November last year in HCMC with 5,000 fans. The authorities said the concert “used inappropriate outfits, words, …

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Fuel supplier Nam Song Hau reports first losses in 6 years

Fuel supplier Nam Song Hau reports first losses in 6 years

Nam Song Hau, a gasoline and diesel wholesale distribution company, has reported after-tax losses of nearly VND200 billion ($8.47 million) for last year. It blamed the losses mainly on the poor performance in the second quarter when fuel prices fluctuated dramatically. Its revenues were up 28% to VND7.4 trillion ($313.56 …

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Taxi scams top concern among Western tourists in Thailand

Overpriced taxi services have become the main issue of concern among foreign tourists while traveling in Thailand, followed by entry procedures, littering and air pollution, a survey shows. Taxi services in Thailand received the worst score of 3.5 out of 5, according to the survey conducted by the Tourism Council …

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