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Amid Row Over "Poor" India Remark, Defiant Lewis Hamilton Offers Advice

Tanya Rudra | Friday November 16, 2018

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said it was unbelievable how Hamilton's comments had been misconstrued.

'F1 Race in India Was Strange Because It Was Such a Poor Place': Lewis Hamilton

AFP | Wednesday November 14, 2018

World champion Lewis Hamilton has questioned Formula One's policy of organising races in new countries after this month's announcement of the Vietnam Grand Prix. Hamilton told the BBC that he would prefer to see more stops in countries with a genuine racing tradition, rather than expanding to new markets. On the racing side, I don't know how import...

The Same-Sex Couple On Vietnam's 'The Bachelor' Explains How They Secretly Fell In Love

Offbeat | Lisa Bonos, The Washington Post | Tuesday November 13, 2018

This fall on Vietnam's Bachelor show, contestant Minh Thu told the male lead that she's found love, but not with him - with fellow contestant Truc Nhu.

F1: Vietnam To Host Formula One From 2020

Sameer Contractor | Thursday November 8, 2018

Adding a new venue to the calendar, Formula One has announced that the city of Hanoi in Vietnam will be hosting an F1 Grand Prix from April 2020. The Vietnamese Grand Prix is part of new F1 owners Liberty Media's commitment to the Asia region. The sport already hosts races in Singapore, China and Japan across the largest continent. The move is also...

Vietnam Blogger-Activist 'Mother Mushroom' Released From Jail, Sent To US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 18, 2018

A dissident Vietnamese blogger known by the pen name "Mother Mushroom" was on her way to freedom in the United States on Wednesday after being released from prison where she was serving 10 years for anti-state propaganda, sources told AFP.

India, Vietnam Hold Maiden Joint Drill In Bay Of Bengal

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 5, 2018

A Vietnam Coast Guard ship on its maiden visit in Chennai undertook joint exercises with the Indian Coast Guard off the city coast Thursday, aimed at strengthening the working level relationship between them.

How Facebook Is Damaging Freedom of Expression in Vietnam

Mai Khoi, The Washington Post | Wednesday October 3, 2018

Today in Vietnam, Facebook is allowing its platform to be abused to divide and isolate people. Troll farms and cyber-army brigades roam the platform, manipulating public opinion and drowning out dissent.

Joint Exercises Between Coast Guards Of India, Vietnam

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 2, 2018

The Indian and Vietnamese Coast Guards will take part in joint exercises off Chennai to promote interoperability between the two maritime forces, said the Indian Defence Ministry.

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang Dead At 61: State Media

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 21, 2018

Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang died Friday at age 61 after a prolonged and serious illness, state media reported

7 Dead, 5 In Coma After Taking Drugs At Music Festival In Vietnam

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 17, 2018

Seven Vietnamese have died and five are in a coma after taking drugs at an electronic dance music festival in Hanoi late Sunday, officials said, as authorities scrambled to trace the substance.

Snakes On A Plate Served Steamed Or Fried In This Country

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 11, 2018

With their meat served up in a wide array of dishes and blood added to rice wine, snakes make a reputedly satisfying -- and nourishing -- meal in Vietnam. Caught in the jungles of the north of the country, snake flesh is traditionally believed to help with cooling overheated body temperatures, relieving headaches and easing digestion.

Samsung Galaxy J4 Prime, Galaxy J6 Prime Budget Phones Spotted on Official Vietnam Site

Ankit Chawla | Saturday September 1, 2018

Samsung Galaxy J4 Prime and Galaxy J6 Prime are all set to be the South Korean manufacturer's upcoming smartphones.

For John McCain's Last Tribute, Barack Obama And George Bush's Eulogy

World News | Reuters | Saturday September 1, 2018

Former US presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush will lead mourners on Saturday in a service for the late John McCain, the longtime Arizona senator and Vietnam war hero whose bids for the White House were dashed by the two men

India Signs Two Agreements To Step Up Cooperation With Cambodia

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 30, 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today discussed bilateral, multilateral and key international issues with her Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn, and the two countries signed two agreements to step up cooperation.

Peace In Indian Ocean A Priority For Indian Foreign Policy: Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 28, 2018

Emphasising the economic importance of the Indian Ocean, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said nurturing a climate of peace and stability in this region is an important priority for India's foreign policy.