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Morning News Roundup: Will Vietnam Change Time Zone to GMT+8?

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Wednesday, 05 March 2014.
Written by Saigoneer.

Cambodia-made car causes shocks to Vietnam’s auto industry [VietNamNet]

Vietnamese swimmer shines at US competition [Vietnam Plus]

Ho Chi Minh Trail recognized as special national relic [SGGP]

2 Vietnam cops jailed for stealing prostitutes’ money [Thanh Nien]

Lao students flock to Vietnam [VietNamNet]

150 doctors complete first multiple-organ transplant on military officer [Tuoi Tre]

Vietjet flies to Dalat [TTR]

Vietnam man hauled up for drunk driving, blocking Deputy PM’s car [Thanh Nien]

“Stop Using Rhino Horn” campaign launched in Vietnam [SGGP]

Will Vietnam change time zone to GMT+8? [VietNamNet]

 

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