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Finally! Vietnamese citizens allowed to gamble
Vietnamese citizens, known for their penchant for betting and gambling, will be allowed to enter approved casinos in Vietnam and gamble, the government announced,...
Submarine Internet cable breaks off Vietnam
A submarine Internet cable, part of the 20,000-kilometer Asia-America Gateway that links Southeast Asia with the US, broke on December 21 off the coast...
Vietnam tourism projects stall as cash runs out
Many resort and hotel projects in Vietnam have stalled in recent months due to a credit shortage and reluctance of investors to provide necessary...
Vietnam gets Las Vegas-style casino resort
A huge leisure resort currently being set up in Vietnam's southern beach town of Vung Tau has been granted a gambling license, the Vietnam...
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Thais turn to crocodile meat amid rapidly rising pork prices
Demand for crocodile meat is surging in Thailand as the price of pork continues to rise. The reason is a supply shortage of pork...
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French, US energy giants exit Myanmar as junta-ruled country slips further into chaos
France’s TotalEnergies and US-headquartered Chevron, two of the world’s largest energy conglomerates, announced on January 21 that they were ceasing all operations in Myanmar.
As...