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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Taiwan seriously infringed on Vietnam’s sovereignty when conducting exercises on an island of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago. “Taiwan’s live-fire drill in the waters around Ba Binh Island in Vietnam’s Truong Sa Archipelago is a serious violation of Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty, threatening peace, maritime …

When James Joseph Kendall and his wife first arrived in Vietnam nine years ago, they were shocked to see female garbage collectors hauling garbage bins “twice their height.” Moved to do something to lighten their workload, the American took direct action. He helped them push their wheeled garbage bins and …

SJC gold prices went up 0.74% to VND67.2 million ($2,751.84) per tael Friday. Gold ring prices went up 0.09% to VND54.35 million per tael. A tael is equal to 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. Global spot gold prices fell 0.3% to $1,796.71 per ounce after hitting its highest since Aug. …