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HCMC sinks by 2cm per year: study

Land in Ho Chi Minh City sinks by an average two to five centimeters a year, resulting in more frequent urban flooding, according to new study. Vietnam’s largest city has constantly sunk since 1990, with the accumulated subsidence level until now estimated at 100 centimeters, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) …

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Vietnam to get 22 million tourists in 2026: Fitch

Vietnam is expected to receive 22 million foreign visitors in 2026 and see tourism revenues grow by 25 percent from pre-pandemic levels to US$13.2 billion, Fitch Solutions forecast. “It’s a rosy outlook for a country that’s heavily dependent on international travelers and their spending,” the British market research company said …

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Vietnamese children at risk of online sexual exploitation

Vietnamese children at risk of online sexual exploitation

In Vietnam, 89% of children aged 12 to 17 use the internet, but only 36% are taught how to stay safe online. Nguyen Thi Nga, deputy director of the Department of Child Affairs under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, said the “Protecting and Supporting Children to Interact …

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