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Vietnam
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Vietnam
California Fitness & Yoga, one of Vietnam's largest fitness chains, is closing gyms. Members who paid for multi-year and lifetime membership
California Fitness & Yoga, one of Vietnam's largest fitness club chains, is shutting its gyms across the country. Members who paid for multi-year and lifetime memberships fear they may not get their money back.
Vietnam
Rock Concert for 30,000 to Take Place in Thai Nguyen Province
On the evening of November 2, a major rock concert will take place at the stadium in Thai Nguyen Province. It is timed to coincide with the 195th anniversary of the province's founding and the International Tea Festival. Admission for spectators will be free.
Vietnam
Vietnam Records Some 160 Temperature Highs in October
Weather stations across the country recorded unusually high temperatures, which in some places exceeded previous records by 1 to 3 degrees. The causes are cited as a strong El Niño and features of atmospheric circulation.
Georgia
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Georgia
Cash or Card in Georgia: How Much Money to Carry and How to Pay
In Tbilisi, you can pay by card almost everywhere, but outside the city, cash is indispensable. Here is how to avoid mistakes with currency exchange, how many lari to keep in your wallet, and how not to lose money on fees.
Georgia
Georgian Film About the Songs of Kist Women from the Pankisi Gorge Wins Award in the Czech Republic
The documentary Sacred Songs by director Nona Giunashvili was named the best film of Central and Eastern Europe at the Ji.hlava festival. The film follows the women of the Pankisi Gorge who are trying to preserve their musical Sufi tradition.
Georgia
More than 6,000 subscribers in Tbilisi will be temporarily left without gas
Gas supply in the Varketili and Vazisubani districts will be suspended on the evening of November 2 due to work on the gas pipeline. The company promises to restore the supply by the evening of the following day.
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Georgia
Alipay+ to Launch in Georgia
Local lender Neo Georgian Bank has signed an agreement with the international company Ant International. The system, which links e-wallets and banking apps from different countries, is due to go live nationwide by mid-2027.
Armenia
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Armenia
Areni-1 Cave: Prehistoric Life and Winemaking in the Arpa River Valley, a Candidate for the UNESCO List
As Armenia joins the World Heritage Committee, a new application has been submitted to the tentative list.
Armenia
Patronymic in the Armenian Passport: What Changes Under the New Law
A new law in Armenia has divided the data between the passport and the identity card. The patronymic and the social services number will remain only on the card.
Armenia
The Armenian Church Weighs In on Halloween
A priest of the Armenian Apostolic Church explains why the celebration of Halloween gives cause for concern, and describes how the Church proposes to strengthen its own traditions.
