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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Asian diner that serves Thai and Vietnamese delights next to the train tracks

Cang Tin has become a popular destination in Buenos Aires, serving Vietnamese and Thai cuisine inspired by the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia.

Feb 27 • 11:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vietnamese communists paid for the trip of the Deputy Mayor of Tampere – “It was not luxury, just a normal hotel”

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City funded a promotional trip for Tampere's Deputy Mayor Ilkka Porttikivi, revealing an arrangement where city officials were provided with flights and accommodation.

Feb 24 • 10:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vietnamese drones disrupted 50 flights at a crucial time

Vietnamese drones caused significant flight disruptions last week, affecting 50 flights due to close encounters with aircraft.

Feb 23 • 09:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

EET from 'Aunt Alena'? Vietnamese entrepreneurs shrug their shoulders. They said what they think about the return

Vietnamese entrepreneurs in Czechia are cautiously awaiting new electronic sales registration measures, recalling the challenges they faced with the original implementation a decade ago.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Pray to Ancestors, Prepare the Rooster: How Czech Vietnamese Celebrate the Lunar New Year

The article explores how the Czech Vietnamese community celebrates the Lunar New Year, highlighting both traditional practices and adaptations among the younger generation.

Feb 18 • 11:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Asian Woman in the Czech Republic Has a Joke. The Book Portrays a Community That Is No Longer Just 'At the Stand'

The book by Do Thu Trang explores the evolving Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, highlighting its diverse representation and the challenges of prejudice and tradition.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Women's and Immigrant Groups Condemn Jindo County Mayor's 'Importing Vietnamese Virgins' Remarks

Women's and immigrant organizations in South Korea condemned the mayor of Jindo for making remarks about 'importing' women from Vietnam and Sri Lanka as a population solution.

Feb 10 • 09:51 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Vietnam’s legendary maths genius Ngo Bao Chau to join University of Hong Kong

Vietnamese mathematician Ngo Bao Chau, renowned for winning the Fields Medal, is set to return to Asia to take a position at the University of Hong Kong after a prominent career in the US and Europe.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party expels Kim Hee-soo, Jin-do County chief, for controversial comments about importing Vietnamese virgins

The Democratic Party of Korea expelled Kim Hee-soo, the mayor of Jin-do County, over his controversial comments suggesting the importation of young women from Vietnam and Sri Lanka to address population decline issues.

Feb 9 • 02:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Shame from Gindo County Mayor’s Remark on 'Importing Vietnamese Virgins'… Jeonnam Province to Send Apology Letter to the Embassy

The Jeonnam provincial government issued an apology after Gindo County Mayor Kim Hee-soo faced backlash for suggesting the 'importation' of Vietnamese women to address a declining population issue.

Feb 8 • 06:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czech Republic already knows the film of the year 2025. The drama Maestro and the first Czech-Vietnamese film succeeded

The drama 'Maestro' has been named the best film of the year 2025 by the Czech Film Critics Association, along with notable wins for its lead actress and a Vietnamese-Czech film.

Feb 7 • 21:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Night Argument Among Vietnamese in Cheb Ends in a Knife Fight

A heated argument among a group of Vietnamese individuals outside a gaming hall in Cheb escalated into a violent knife fight.

Feb 7 • 17:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Foreign workers are 'essential' and support care and construction fields, even in rural areas

This article highlights the critical role of foreign workers in Japan's care and construction sectors, particularly focusing on a Vietnamese caregiver contributing significantly at a nursing home in Shimonoseki.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jindo County Governor: 'Let's Import Vietnamese Maidens...' Live Broadcast Comment

Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo sparked controversy during a live broadcast by suggesting that importing foreign women could be a solution to the region's population decline.

Feb 5 • 03:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Suspects in Fraudulent Purchase of Limited Pokémon Cards, Selling 15,000 Cards at Triple the Price

Two Vietnamese men in Tokyo have been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police for allegedly fraudulently purchasing over 15,000 limited Pokémon cards to resell at inflated prices.

Feb 5 • 01:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

The country of the leader who visited Finland is preparing for war with the USA

Vietnam is preparing for a potential conflict with the United States, citing the latter's aggressive stance and desire for increased influence in the region according to an August 2024 document from the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense.

Feb 4 • 06:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Young Vietnamese find it normal to work all the time, while parents do not understand our vacations, says blogger Trang Do

Blogger Trang Do discusses cultural differences between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, focusing on women's roles, generational conflicts, and the Vietnamese work ethic in her debut book 'Asian Girl in the Czech Republic.'

Jan 16 • 11:43 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

SLAPP lawsuit against exiled journalist: Vietnamese corporation takes action against regime critic

A Vietnamese corporation is pursuing a lawsuit against exiled journalist Trung Khoa Lê in Germany, supporting the authoritarian government in Hanoi.

Jan 14 • 12:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"My mother criticized me instead of praising me. It was an expression of love from her." Young Vietnamese in the Czech Republic describe generational conflicts

A young Vietnamese designer in the Czech Republic reflects on generational conflicts and her desire to raise her daughter with a deeper understanding of both Czech and Vietnamese cultures, departing from her own upbringing.

Jan 14 • 09:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Young Vietnamese Struggle with Emotional Blackmail. Parents Have Closed Themselves in an Isolated Bubble in the Czech Republic, Says Blogger Trang Do

Blogger Trang Do discusses the challenges faced by young Vietnamese in the Czech Republic due to cultural isolation and emotional manipulation from parents.

Jan 14 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Vystrčil on Vietnam: There is potential that we are not utilizing. And food? My favorite is phở

Senate Chairman Miloš Vystrčil discusses the untapped potential of Vietnamese communities in the Czech Republic and his appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine in an interview.

Jan 10 • 16:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Dem narrative challenged after DHS exposes identity of 'married couple' in CBP-related shooting

The Department of Homeland Security has revealed that the victims in the recent Portland CBP-related shooting, initially portrayed as a married couple, are connected to criminal activities and are suspected gang members.

Jan 9 • 20:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Live.. Jordan vs Vietnam in the Under-23 Asian Cup

Live coverage of the Jordanian national team facing the Vietnamese team in their opening match of the Under-23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Jan 6 • 08:10 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Show trial in Vietnam: 17 years imprisonment for Vietnamese journalists

Five journalists were sentenced to long prison terms in Hanoi, with two of them living in Germany under police protection receiving 17 years each.

Jan 1 • 18:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Astronaut Amanda Nguyen says backlash from Blue Origin flight left her depressed

Amanda Nguyen, the first Vietnamese woman in space, shares her struggle with depression following intense harassment after her Blue Origin flight.

Dec 30 • 18:03 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Show Trial in Vietnam: Their Crime is Journalism

In Hanoi, a trial is taking place against two Vietnamese journalists living in Germany, with three others in Vietnam facing severe prison sentences for their journalism activities.

Dec 30 • 16:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Korean Vegan Cuisine, Asian Sauces, and the Culinary Tradition of Vietnam Among the Major Bibliographic Trends of 2026

The article discusses the evolving role of cookbooks in 2026, highlighting Korean vegan cuisine, Asian sauces, and Vietnamese culinary traditions as significant trends.

Dec 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Czech Christmas was also about integration. More important for Vietnamese is Lunar New Year, says Hana Nguyen

Hana Nguyen discusses the significance of the Lunar New Year for the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, highlighting themes of cultural integration during Christmas celebrations.

Dec 27 • 13:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"I wanted to eat cherries and translate Švejk." A meeting in Hanoi with Lenka, a Vietnamese-Czech icon

The article discusses a meeting in Hanoi with Lenka, a prominent figure amidst the backdrop of an earlier story about North Korean war orphans who found refuge in Czechoslovakia.

Dec 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Vietnamese Martyrs – 117 Martyrs Canonized by John Paul II

The article discusses the 117 Vietnamese martyrs canonized by John Paul II, highlighting their brutal executions and the enduring memory among Vietnamese Catholics amidst communist repression.

Jan 7 • 06:00 UTC

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