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Alleged abuse of Chinese gymnasts a ‘delicate issue’
The head of the International Gymnastics Federation said on Monday the alleged abuse of young Chinese gymnasts preparing for the 2008 Beijing Olympics was a ”very delicate…
Tiger’s presence to advance golf in China
Chinese number one Zhang Lian-Wei believes the presence of Tiger Woods at this week’s HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai will advance the spread of golf in China by a decade.…
Know your nuoc mam
Fermented fish sauce sloshed on everything from freshly grilled shrimp to french fries may not be to everyone’s taste, but it’s all the rage on this island off southwestern…
Vietnam battles to contain bird flu
The World Health Organisation said on Monday it is rushing gowns and masks to Vietnam to prevent further transmission of bird flu to humans, as it struggles to gauge the scope of…
Bird flu claims another victim
The World Health Organisation confirmed on Saturday that a fourth person has died from bird flu in Vietnam and warned that a growing number of people are falling sick with…