Vietnam releases largest-ever number of Java pangolins to wildlife
A national non-profit organisation Save Vietnam’s Wildlife on Tuesday released the largest-ever figure of 46 Java pangolins to Cuc Phuong National Park in northern Vietnam. These pangolins were rescued from…
The Buddhist Church of Australia and US deliver gifts for central Vietnam’s flood victims
The Buddhist Church of Australia and the United States’ charity group have travelled to central Vietnam over the weekend to support victims affected by the recent floods. On Saturday, the…
Vietlott confirms another winner of $4.23 million jackpot
Vietnamese lottery company, Vietlott, has announced a new winner of a jackpot worth VNĐ71 billion ($A4.23 million). The lucky numbers for the prize in Sunday’s draw are 11-23-25-34-36-45. The winner…
Aftershocks rattle New Zealand after powerful quake kills two
WELLINGTON – A strong new earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has rattled New Zealand‘s South Island, hours after a more powerful quake killed at least two people, damaged roads and…
US protesters march against Trump presidency for fifth day
NEW YORK – Demonstrators in major US cities took to the streets on Sunday for a fifth straight day to protest President-elect Donald Trump, whose campaign manager said President Barack…
Broken rules at $US11 bln Formosa mill triggered Vietnam spill, report says
HONG KONG/TAIPEI – More than 50 violations at a steel mill run by Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics Group, including the unauthorised use of a dirtier production process, led toVietnam‘s worst environmental…
Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan ‘finally’ wins Oscar
LOS ANGELES – When Jackie Chan saw an Oscar at Sylvester Stallone’s house 23 years ago, he said that was the moment he decided he wanted one. On Saturday at…
Vietnam destroys mass rhino horns and elephant ivory
HANOI – Vietnam destroyed nearly 2.2 tonnes of seized elephant ivory and 70 kg of rhino horns on Saturday, in one of its strongest moves yet to stop illegal wildlife…
Australia’s Crown says China releases 1 of 18 detained casino employees
SYDNEY – Australia‘ top casino operator Crown Resorts said on Sunday that one of 18 staff arrested in China in October for suspected “gambling crimes” had been released from detention.…
Australia, US announce refugee resettlement deal
Australia has reached a resettlement deal with the United States for refugees being held in Papua New Guinea and Nauru after attempting to reach Australia by boat, Prime Minister Malcolm…
