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Ho Chi Minh City

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General notes: Title from archive, probably misleading: This is widely agreed to be an image of torture.

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Vietnam Busts Major Diamond Smuggling Ring Involving Over 30,000 Stones

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City uncover a smuggling network that brought in diamonds worth more than US$57 million, shaking consumer confidence in the local jewelry market.

Aug 3, 2026, 4:56 AM South China Morning Post World

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Vietnam Cracks Down on Booming Black Market for Fake Luxury Goods

Despite recent raids and fines, counterfeit designer products remain widely available in Ho Chi Minh City, as concerns over intellectual property enforcement persist.

BBC World | Jul 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

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Four Singaporeans Among 65 Arrested in Vietnam Over Alleged Drug-Laced Vape Trafficking Ring

Vietnamese police arrested 65 individuals, including four Singaporeans, for allegedly operating a network injecting narcotic-laced e-liquid into e-cigarette pods and distributing them.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 1:07 PM

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Asian Travelers Favor Regional Attractions Amid Rising Travel Costs

Geopolitical tensions and increased expenses prompt tourists in Asia to choose nearby destinations like Hong Kong Disneyland and Vietnam’s mountain cable cars.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 1:04 AM

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Vietnam Exam Controversy Highlights Pressures Behind School Misconduct

More than 140 students receiving perfect scores on Vietnam’s high-school graduation exam has sparked a nationwide review of the education system’s challenges.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 1:42 AM

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Vietnamese Activist Bao Ngoc Highlights Gaza’s Plight Amid Tight Protest Controls

Bao Ngoc, the first Vietnamese to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, draws rare national attention to Palestinian suffering despite Vietnam’s cautious stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 12:50 AM

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Vietnam Investigates International Diamond Smuggling Ring Linked to PNJ

Vietnamese authorities probe a syndicate trafficking 28,000 diamonds worth nearly US$11 million, implicating the country’s largest jeweller, PNJ.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 7:15 AM

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Vietnam Seeks $1.5 Trillion in Global Capital for Infrastructure Development

As domestic funding falls short, Vietnam aims to attract international investors through its new financial center starting in 2027.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 2:57 AM

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Dong Nai Plans Airport Links to Boost Investment Amid Long Thanh Airport Construction

Vietnam's largest municipality by area aims to attract foreign direct investment leveraging its strategic location and new administrative status.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 1:56 AM

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Vietnam Police Arrest 85 in $133 Million World Cup Betting Rings Bust

Authorities crack down on illegal gambling operations amid the World Cup, dismantling large-scale betting networks linked to Cambodia.

CNA Latest News | Jul 7, 2026, 8:03 AM

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