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The war that keeps being born: Agent Orange and its multigeneration effects

Some of us are lucky enough to catch a shooting star when we look up at the sky — a faraway light to make a wish upon. And some of us are unlucky enough to watch the decisions of old men in air-conditioned rooms send an airplane carrying a substance…

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Vietnam wants to harness its diaspora in Australia and NZ to boost its growth. It may face strong opposition

Vietnam’s top leader, Tô Lâm, is visiting Australia and New Zealand this week with a high-level delegation of ministers. He will be the first general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam – the highest political position in the country – to pay an official visit to both countries since…

The Conversation

Suggestion to upgrade vocational programmes

Thailand will remain mired in the middle-income trap for another 10-20 years and Vietnam's economy will eventually eclipse the country if it fails to upgrade its workforce to keep pace with technological changes, warns Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).

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Spikers keep clean record in second leg

Thailand finished the second leg of the 2026 SEA V Cup in Chiang Mai with a perfect record after defeating Southeast Asian rivals Vietnam 3-0 (25-20, 25-10, 25-15) on Sunday.

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Vietnam's indigenous Hmong people forced to adapt to climate crisis

The indigenous Hmong people have lived in a mountainous region of northern Vietnam for centuries. But today, these farming communities are on the front line of the climate crisis. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and landslides are now part of their daily life. The terraced rice paddies tended by generations of…

France 24

Massive flight cuts hit Thai regional status

Thailand's regional ranking for airline seats fell to No.3 for the second consecutive month due to massive flight cuts, with Vietnam claiming No.2 as demand grows.

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Arabica Coffee Surges on Dollar Weakness and Tight ICE Inventories

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +13.90 (+4.32%) on Friday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -11 (-0.29%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Friday, with arabica up sharply at a 1-week high. Friday’s decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 7-week low is bullish...

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Arabica Coffee Soars on Dollar Weakness and Tight ICE Inventories

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is up +18.70 (+5.81%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +26 (+0.68%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with Arabica up sharply at a 1-week high. Today’s decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 7-week low is bullish for coffee...

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The Outlook for Brazil’s Coffee Harvest to Accelerate Weighs on Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -5.25 (-1.61%) on Thursday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -93 (-2.39%). Coffee prices retreated on Thursday on forecasts for dry weather in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions into next week, which should allow the coffee beans to dry and allow farmers...

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Coffee Prices Fall as Dry Weather Should Boost Brazil’s Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -3.15 (-0.96%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -59 (-1.52%). Coffee prices are under pressure today on forecasts for dry weather in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions into next week, which should allow the coffee beans to dry and allow farmers...

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Indian rice export prices near 10-month high amid El Nino fears and rising domestic paddy costs

Indian rice export prices remain near a ten-month high this week. Thai prices have reached a one-month peak, supported by buyer demand. Vietnam's rice exports are experiencing quiet trading activity due to weak demand. Bangladesh faces elevated rice prices after recent crop damage from flooding. Governments are developing climate-resilient rice…

The Economic Times

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

Vietnam's leader will make his first trip to Australia for trade talks with the prime minister - and a census survey.

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Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Global Weather Risks

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +2.80 (+0.86%) on Wednesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +37 (+0.96%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday, with robusta climbing to a 1-week high. Robusta coffee moved higher on Wednesday after rain chances were reduced for Vietnam’s Central Highlands,...

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Thailand, Vietnam chase growth

As Thailand and Vietnam mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, the relationship between two countries is entering a new era. What began as a diplomatic relationship between close neighbours has evolved into one of Asean's most important economic partnerships.

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Adverse Global Weather Boosts Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +0.30 (+0.08%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +48 (+1.25%). Coffee prices are moving higher today, with robusta climbing to a 1-week high. Robusta coffee is climbing today after rain chances were reduced for Vietnam’s Central Highlands, the country’s...

The Independent UK

Trump, who famously got out of the draft for bone spurs, shares image of himself as a general

The president famously avoided being drafted into the Vietnam War, receiving five deferrals, including one for bone spurs in his heels

Sports Illustrated

Merion’s U.S. Amateurs: The Vietnam Vet, The Masters Marker and the Runner-Up

The U.S. Amateur returns to Merion, beginning on Aug. 10.

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Thai Honda holds prices amid cost pressures

Thai Honda, a motorcycle manufacturer and distributor, is determined to keep its motorcycle prices stable despite mounting production costs driven by prolonged tensions in the Middle East.

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Coffee Prices Rise as Brazil Rain Forecasts May Delay Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +4.60 (+1.44%) on Tuesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +68 (+1.80%). Coffee prices settled higher on Tuesday as short covering emerged after an unexpected chance of rain was forecast for Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest coffee-growing region, which could further...

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Coffee Prices Climb on Unexpected Rain Forecasts for Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +2.90 (+0.91%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +62 (+1.64%). Coffee prices are moving higher today as short covering emerged after an unexpected chance of rain was forecast for Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest coffee-growing region, which could further delay...

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How four Asian economies are positioning themselves for the AI age

The global AI race is usually portrayed as a contest between the US and China. But another story is unfolding across east Asia, where countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam are looking to command key parts of the AI value chain.

The Times of India

How Vietnam veteran John Beal turned Seattle's polluted Hamm Creek into a thriving salmon habitat after doctors gave him just four months to live

John Beal, a dedicated Vietnam veteran, took it upon himself to revive Seattle's Hamm Creek, which had suffered from pollution. His approach included removing trash and reintroducing native plants to restore the ecosystem. By founding I'M A PAL, Beal rallied local volunteers and secured necessary funding, reigniting community passion. His…

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Harvest-Friendly Weather in Brazil Weighs on Arabica Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -12.60 (-3.79%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +4 (+0.11%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday. Arabica coffee closed sharply lower as drier conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions should allow for the pace of the country’s coffee harvest...

Medical Daily

CDC Refreshes Its Chikungunya and Dengue Travel Notices, and the Dengue Country List Has Changed

CDC updated its Costa Rica chikungunya and global dengue travel notices. Here are the destinations named and what the levels actually mean.

Bangkok Post

Healthy diets need to be affordable

Hunger is falling across Southeast Asia. The region's next challenge is more demanding: ensuring that everyone can afford a healthy diet, not merely enough calories to survive.

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