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Hundreds of massive clam shell fragments are seized by the Philippines
The Philippines on Monday said it seized a large hoard giant clam shell pieces on a remote western island, a key point in the illegal global trade of the marine species. Authorities unearthed 336 pieces of shells on the shore of Bugsuk island in Palawan province on last Wednesday, a Philippine Coast Guard statement said. No arrests were made over the cache, worth an estimated 8.1 million pesos ($145,000), the statement added. The illegal tra...
In Myanmar, a crush claims two lives as hundreds wait in line for passports
Two people were killed in a crush outside a passport office in Myanmar on Monday, a rescue worker said, as thousands rush to leave the country to escape a junta military service law. Two women aged 52 and 39 died early Monday after hundreds of people surged to get in line at the passport office in second city Mandalay, a rescue worker who arrived at the scene told AFP. "There was a ditch near the crowd. They fell into the ditch and died from...
The housing market is expected to experience increased competition in 2024
Housing developers will launch lots of new apartment projects and sales promotions this year, making the market more competitive, according to real estate experts. New supply would be steady and higher than in previous years, the Vietnam Association of Realtors said. It estimated 15,000 apartments to enter the primary market in HCMC and Binh Duong Province in the first half of the year. Real estate consultancy Savills Vietnam forecast the nu...
Da Nang is preparing to establish a park featuring a dragon mascot
Da Nang city authorities are planning to create a home for this year's Tet dragon symbols by building a coastal park that will be open to the public to enjoy. The park will be located near the intersection of Vo Van Kiet and Vo Nguyen Giap streets in Son Tra district. The city is currently collecting dragon statues and symbols made the previous year for the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival. Phung Phu Phong, director of the Da Nang Department of Co...
A report shows that Vietnam is at the forefront among Southeast Asian countries in sending students abroad
The 2024 Key Trends in Southeast Asia report by Acumen, an international education consultant, highlights Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia as the top three Southeast Asian countries with students studying abroad. In 2022, over 350,000 students from Southeast Asia pursued education overseas, ranking the region third globally for outbound student mobility after China and India. Vietnam leads the region with 132,000 outbound students, followed by I...
Analysts predict that the industrial property sector will remain robust throughout the year
This year, it is forecast that industrial land will continue to be a bright spot in the real estate market with high demand and rising rents. Despite the economic downturn, this segment saw solid growth last year with occupancy rates above 80% in the northern region and 92% in the southern region, according to real estate consultancy CBRE Vietnam. The total area of newly sold industrial land in the north increased by 37% to its highest level in...
All available air tickets to HCMC after the holiday season have been fully booked
Economy seats on flights from northern and central regions to Ho Chi Minh City have completely sold out in the aftermath of the holiday season, leaving passengers with little choice but to opt for business class tickets, which are priced as high as VND10 million ($410). Between Feb. 15 and 19, the demand for flights from Hai Phong, Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Quang Binh, and Gia Lai to HCMC has been exceptionally high, resulting in a complete lack of ava...
A former flight attendant is suing Singapore Airlines for $1.3 million following an onboard fall
A former flight attendant of Malaysian-Indian descent is currently pursuing legal action against Singapore Airlines, seeking S$1.78 million (US$1.3 million) in damages. Durairaj Santiran, who served as a flight attendant with the airline from 2016 to 2021, alleges negligence on the part of his former employer, leading to a serious injury during a flight in 2019. A Singapore Airlines aircraft. Photo courtesy of the airline According to reports...
The $10 tourist e-tax for Bali has been implemented
Bali, the cherished Indonesian resort destination known as the "Island of Gods," has initiated a new measure aimed at preserving its rich cultural heritage. Effective immediately, a modest tax of 150,000 rupiah ($10) will be levied on incoming tourists. This initiative underscores Bali's commitment to safeguarding its unique identity and pristine environment amidst its popularity as a tourist hotspot. Acting Governor Sang Made Mahendra Jaya em...
Celebrating Tet in extravagant luxury, exceeding one's financial means
Every year, Tien Thanh exhausts his entire savings during Tet, driven by the belief in the old Vietnamese adage: "You must be full for three days of Tet even if you’re poor.” As a salaried employee accustomed to frugality, the 30-year-old from Que Vo in Bac Ninh province undergoes a noticeable transformation during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday season. Upon returning home for Tet, Thanh often splurges on new furniture for his parents, someti...
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