Friday, 23 January 2026

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Freedom sought for bile-farm bears

Freedom sought for bile-farm bears

Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) has received more than 7,000 letters from around the world urging the Vietnamese Government to confiscate bears being held illegally on bile farms in the popular tourist spot of Ha Long Bay, in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Failure on climate treaty a security risk, Pacific islands tell UN General Assembly

Failure on climate treaty a security risk, Pacific islands tell UN General Assembly

Pacific island developing nations demand adoption of a legally-binding treaty at the UN climate summit.

Shoeshine boy set to undergo operation

Shoeshine boy set to undergo operation

In the chilling weather of Hanoi, Sao can finally have a reason to smile.

Hearts pour out to help shoeshine boy

Hearts pour out to help shoeshine boy

“If Ms Loc and other kind-hearted people had not helped to take Sao to hospital, his life would have come to an end shortly due to his serious heart condition."

Shoeshine boy faces death on the street

Shoeshine boy faces death on the street

Upon first glance, many people at coffee shops think this shoeshine boy must be a drug addict and they are often reluctant to let him polish their shoes.

Innocent baby could end up an orphan

Innocent baby could end up an orphan

An innocent child was abandoned by its mother when not yet even 3 months old, and its dad is now staring at possible death.

Lead poisoning predicted to rise in developing countries

Lead poisoning predicted to rise in developing countries

Widespread lead poisoning can result from the planned distribution of a billion computers to developing countries.

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