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4 months, 2 weeks ago

To Lam's rise to the top in Vietnam has been 'spectacular'. Are we witnessing the emergence of a new strongman leader?

ABC

A new leader has rapidly ascended to power in Vietnam and some are already comparing him to Xi Jinping. Nguyen Khac Giang, a Vietnam expert at Singapore think tank the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, said Mr Lam's rise had been "spectacular". A 'cascade' of political downfalls Dr Giang said Mr Lam's rise was thanks to a "cascade" of other senior members …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fear Not? The Economic Impact of Vietnam’s Political Churn

The Diplomat

Over the past two decades, Vietnam’s development can be described as a binary dance: two steps forward, one step backward. Shortly before Trong’s death on July 19, the Politburo and Central Committee announced that Lam would assume the responsibilities of the general secretary due to Trong’s poor health. Second, despite the anticipated relative political stability, there is still a lot …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Travel ideas for an unforgettable getaway

The Independent

Whether you’re seeking rest and relaxation at a new Ionian escape or want to explore the vibrant history and culture of cities new and old in Jordan, these handpicked travel ideas will inspire your next unforgettable adventure. Indulge in one of four restaurants at The Dome — lebua’s sky-high collection of celebrated restaurants and bars — including the two Michelin-starred …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnam to hold national mourning for late party chief Nguyen Phu Trong

China Daily

HANOI -- Vietnam will hold a two-day state funeral for Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, who passed away on July 19 at the age of 80, a special communique announced here on Saturday. The communique was jointly issued by the CPV Central Committee, the National Assembly, the president, the government and the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnam’s Top Leader Nguyen Phu Trong Dies At 80 After Long Rule; PM Modi Extends Condolences

News 18

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong died on Friday after holding the country’s most powerful position for 13 years during which he oversaw fast economic growth, a years-long anti-graft crackdown and a pragmatic foreign policy. Extend our deepest condolences and stand in solidarity with the people and leadership of Vietnam in this hour of grief.— Narendra Modi July …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Who was Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's most influential leader who pioneered 'Bamboo diplomacy'

Firstpost

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on Friday at the age of 80. Trong held the country’s most powerful position for 13 years, during which he oversaw rapid economic growth and led a prolonged anti-corruption campaign while implementing a well-balanced foreign policy that appealed to both China and the US Vietnam's then-President Nguyen Phu Trong speaks …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80, President To Lam in charge

Firstpost

State media, citing information from Trong’s medical team, said he died early afternoon on Friday ‘after a period of illness’ Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has died, state media said on Friday, after holding the country’s most powerful position for more than a decade. State media, citing information from Trong’s medical team, said he died early afternoon on …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at age 80

Associated Press

HANOI, Vietnam — Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the country’s most powerful politician, has died following months of ill health, official media said Friday. During Trong’s tenure as president and Communist Party chief, Guterres said, “Vietnam continued its remarkable development journey to emerge as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and an important partner …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at 80

LA Times

Vietnamese General Secretary of the Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong, shown last year, has died after a months-long illness, official media said Friday. Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the country’s most powerful politician, has died following months of ill health, official media said Friday. “General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party Nguyen …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80: State media

Al Jazeera

Government says Trong died at a military hospital ‘due to old age and serious illness’. Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who was seen as the most powerful figure in the country, has died, according to state media, ending more than 13 years of leadership after a reported illness. “A country without discipline would be chaotic and unstable,” …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Vietnam's most powerful Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80

New Indian Express

HANOI: Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's most powerful contemporary leader and architect of the country's largest anti-corruption campaign, died Friday at the age of 80, state media said. During Trong's 13 years as general secretary of the Communist Party, thousands of people were arrested on corruption charges and a crackdown on dissidents and activists intensified in the one-party state. Trong would …

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1 year ago

Full text of Xi's speech at meeting with representatives of young Chinese, Vietnamese, people who have contributed to China-Vietnam friendship

China Daily

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a key speech during a meeting with representatives of young Chinese and Vietnamese and people who have contributed to the China-Vietnam friendship in Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec 13, 2023. HANOI -- The following is the full text of the speech by General Secretary of the …

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1 year ago

Full text of Xi's speech at meeting with representatives of young Chinese, Vietnamese, people who have contributed to China-Vietnam friendship

China Daily

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a key speech during a meeting with representatives of young Chinese and Vietnamese and people who have contributed to the China-Vietnam friendship in Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec 13, 2023. HANOI -- The following is the full text of the speech by General Secretary of the …

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2 years, 8 months ago

India-Vietnam air services to resume this month-end

The Hindu

The Vietnamese airlines VietJet has announced resumption of direct air service between India and Vietnam, suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the ongoing visit of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with a delegation of Parliamentarians. The two countries have also signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint venture between Galaxy Digital Holdings of Vietnam, Sovico Group and …

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2 years, 9 months ago

What makes the perfect escapist retreat?

BBC

What makes the perfect escapist retreat? Courtesy Bill Bensley Shinta Mani is located in the rainforest, and fully immerses visitors in the natural setting How do ultra-escapist getaways around the world offer sanctuary from frantic, everyday life? Courtesy JW Marriott Phu Qoc The designer of the Lamarck channelled the spirit of the former university campus in a playful way Writing …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Photos: Places to visit in Phu Quoc as Vietnam plans to reopen resort island to tourists

Hindustan Times

Photos: Places to visit in Phu Quoc as Vietnam plans to reopen resort island to tourists Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from October to boost the economy, authorities. Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from October to boost the economy, authorities said. 1 / 8 …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Vietnamese island Phu Quoc reopening to tourism

CNN

Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from next month, authorities said, as the country looks at ways to revive an economy suffering from extended lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The prolonged pandemic has seriously hurt the tourism industry,” Vietnam’s tourism and culture minister Nguyen Van Hung said. Fully vaccinated tourists with a …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Why Phuket’s ‘Sandbox’ pilot project matters to other islands in Asia

CNN

CNN — More than 10.5 million visitors in 2019. So it should come as no surprise that Thailand’s Phuket “Sandbox” pilot project – which started welcoming fully vaccinated travelers for quarantine-free holidays on July 1 – has captured the region’s attention. “Thailand is a massive economy in Asia, and everyone loves the ‘Land of Smiles’,” Phil Anthony, a Phuket-based wellness …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Why some Aboriginal people are too scared to get vaccinated

ABC

Indigenous pastor Geoffrey Stokes and his paediatrician wife Christine Jeffries-Stokes are worried something sinister is deterring Aboriginal people in their community from getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander vaccination rates in WA as at July 1 2021 Source: WA Health Department Public Health Unit Dose 1 Dose 2 Metropolitan Area 2,391 out of 27,280 656 out of …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2 weeks

Deccan Chronicle

Sydney: A man and woman have been rescued after surviving two weeks in Australia's arid outback on little more than vodka, groundwater and biscuits, but a third person is still missing, police said Tuesday. The three friends had set out to explore the country's vast sun-baked interior near Alice Springs on November 19 when their car became bogged down in …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Best places to escape the winter gloom

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Average November daily high temperature: 22C Dubai, United Arab Emirates open image in gallery The seven-star Burj al-Arab hotel in …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Phu Quoc: Best things to do in Vietnam’s top island getaway

CNN

CNN — Vietnam is home to some 2,030 miles of beautiful coastline and hundreds of islands. “Many people come for a weekend getaway, since it’s a quick flight from Ho Chi Minh City, but there’s so much to do; you can live here your whole life like me and still be exploring.” For some inspiration, here are a few things …

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5 years, 7 months ago

Best places to visit for the ultimate Asia experience

CNN

CNN — Two centuries ago, trips to Asia were reserved for wealthy merchants, ambassadors and colonial elite who could afford grand and expensive voyages. George Town, the island’s main city, makes for an ideal home base thanks to a dynamic cityscape that’s punctuated by British colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and ornate Chinese manor houses. And within the Angkor Archaeological Park, …

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To Lam's rise to the top in Vietnam has been 'spectacular'. Are we witnessing the emergence of a new strongman leader?

Fear Not? The Economic Impact of Vietnam’s Political Churn

Travel ideas for an unforgettable getaway

Vietnam to hold national mourning for late party chief Nguyen Phu Trong

Vietnam’s Top Leader Nguyen Phu Trong Dies At 80 After Long Rule; PM Modi Extends Condolences

Who was Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's most influential leader who pioneered 'Bamboo diplomacy'

Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80, President To Lam in charge

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at age 80

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at 80

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80: State media

Vietnam's most powerful Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80

Full text of Xi's speech at meeting with representatives of young Chinese, Vietnamese, people who have contributed to China-Vietnam friendship

Full text of Xi's speech at meeting with representatives of young Chinese, Vietnamese, people who have contributed to China-Vietnam friendship

India-Vietnam air services to resume this month-end

What makes the perfect escapist retreat?

Photos: Places to visit in Phu Quoc as Vietnam plans to reopen resort island to tourists

Vietnamese island Phu Quoc reopening to tourism

Why Phuket’s ‘Sandbox’ pilot project matters to other islands in Asia

Why some Aboriginal people are too scared to get vaccinated

Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2 weeks

Best places to escape the winter gloom

Phu Quoc: Best things to do in Vietnam’s top island getaway

Best places to visit for the ultimate Asia experience