Jean Reno details tough experience filming Spike Lee’s upcoming Vietnam movie
The conditions on the jungle set of Spike Lee’s upcoming Vietnam war drama were so hot and humid that members of the crew fainted.
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North Korea says Kim Jong Un supervised latest tests of weapons systems
North Korea has said leader Kim Jong Un supervised test-firings of an unspecified new weapons system.
Vietnam and European Union sign free trade agreement
Vietnam and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement, opening opportunities to further boost trade between the euro bloc and one of Southeast Asia’s biggest manufacturing nations.
IN PICTURES: Buon Don elephant festival in Vietnam’s central highlands of Dak Lak province
Locals say the race is a celebration of the much revered animals, traditionally thought of as family members in this part of Vietnam. However, conservation groups are calling for an end to the festival, which they say is cruel and outdated.
Montrose dad of heart op girl suffers stressful wait as life-saving procedure in Vietnam is delayed
A Montrose father has spoken of his agonising “waiting game” after his three-month-old daughter’s heart surgery was delayed.
IN PICTURES: Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump arrive ahead of summit in Hanoi
Reports have indicated that both leaders could agree on a joint statement declaring an end to the 1950-53 Korean War while denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and ending international sanctions against Pyongyang is expected to be discussed during the summit.
‘I don’t want her to die’ – Angus dad in desperate plea for help to save baby daughter’s life
A Montrose dad has pleaded for help as his three-month-old daughter gets set to undergo heart surgery in Vietnam.
IN PICTURES: Amazing images show Vietnamese workers preparing incense sticks
In Vietnam’s ‘incense village’, hundreds of workers are hard at work to make the fragrant sticks ahead of the busy lunar new year holiday.
Judo star Steph talks of life after horror crash
A Fife judo star has spoken of her new direction in life after being told she can never return to her sport following a near-fatal freak accident.
Celebrate New Year with a taste of the East
With 2018 just hours away, we are all no doubt gearing up for various gatherings of family and friends for Hogmanay, says Fife-based freelance chef and caterer Patrick Gilmour.