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Vietnam
As waters rise, Mekong rice farmers switch to shrimp
Aug 21, 2014
Salinization of the Mekong Delta is pushing a move toward a new crop: shrimp.
'Flappy Bird' flaps away
by
Molly Wood
Feb 10, 2014
Millions downloaded this mobile game that flew too close to the sun.
6 places where buying a Coke hasn't always been easy
by
Liyna Anwar
Sep 27, 2013
Coke's spread has been far and wide. But some countries have been tougher endeavors for the soda giant.
Vietnam getting a boost from its coffee
by
Linda Yueh
Sep 2, 2013
But some worry that with commodity prices falling, relying so heavily on agriculture is a risk.
Internet freedom depends on where you live
by
Molly Wood
Aug 7, 2013
A vague new law in Vietnam aims to censor what people post online.
A whole new place to eat McDonald's: Vietnam
by
Queena Kim
Jul 16, 2013
International expansion is part of the fast-food chain’s business strategy. In fact, Vietnam will be the 38th Asian country McDonald’s is entering.
Homeless vets face challenges in filing disability claims
Nov 12, 2012
The Veteran's Administration has made homeless vets a priority, but delays in getting benefits persist
For public good, not for profit.
Arizona board grants emergency funds to needy vets
Nov 9, 2012
Vets often face long delays in resolving disability claims, and need assistance to tide them over.
Banker's arrest sends Vietnamese markets spiraling
Aug 27, 2012
Vietnam has been on a roller coaster ride for a week. The turmoil was caused by one banker arrested for financial crimes.
Vietnam expands fish farms, not without risk
by
Sam Eaton
Jul 23, 2012
Soon most seafood consumed worldwide will be farmed, not wild. Vietnamese farmers are raising pangasius -- sold in U.S. and European markets as "catfish" -- on an industrial scale, while researchers and environmentalists seek to make fish farming both efficient and environmentally safe.