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Tropical storm Wutip whips Vietnam
Tropical storm Wutip lashed central Vietnam after sinking at least two Chinese fishing boats near the Paracel Islands, leaving 75 fishermen missing, officials said.

Vietnam: Biting the love bug
Derek Cheng is captivated by the tasty aphrodisiacs of Vietnamese cuisine.

Vietnam: Hill tribe treks
The French colonialists dubbed Vietnam's Muong Hoa Valley area the "Tonkinese Alps" and walking in these mountains is hard work.

Asia: Go East, young man . . .
Julian Hanton relives his top five highlights making Travel Channel New Zealand's brand new series, Asian Times.

Recluses coaxed from forest
A father and son who allegedly fled war four decades ago to live deep in Vietnam's forests have been coaxed from their hideout, state media reports say.

A taste of Asia for cruisers
Cruising up the coast of Vietnam to Hong Kong on a boutique ship is a great way to sample a slice of Asia.

Vietnam: My Vietnam AK47 thrill
Schoolboy Lachie Scott thanks his parents for a holiday that opened his eyes.

Vietnam: 8 tips for Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam, is a wonderfully chaotic city. Here, Isaac Davison tells you how to to get the most out of the place as an unabashed, camera-toting tourist, or as a savvy local.

Angry Vietnam veterans demand an apology
CBS network officials are facing outrage after an episode of The Amazing Race used the wreckage of a downed US bomber in Vietnam as a reality-show prop.

Vietnam: 48 hours in Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam's biggest city packs in fresh flavours, French relics and a futuristic skyline.

Vietnam: Travels with Uncle Ho
Away from Halong Bay, you can still find some parts of Northern Vietnam free of tourist buses and technology, discovers Isaac Davison.

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Obama still righting old wrongs
The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.

A grandmother's final sacrifice
Julie Ferne's final sacrifice was to protect her grandson, her family have told mourners at a service for a woman they described as loving, resilient, generous and kind.

Vietnam fall: Father returns for funeral
The baby who was injured when his grandmother died after falling three storeys in Vietnam while carrying him is well enough for his father to return to New Zealand.

Vietnam: A holiday for the ages
Jane Jeffries and her elderly parents look to access all areas in Hanoi.