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Thanh Hoa residents scour forests for gemstones

VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of local residents are rushing to look for gemstones in densely forested areas in the mountainous district of Thuong Xuan in Thanh Hoa province despite risks to their health.

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Smuggled China gold in VN

VietNamNet Bridge – Chinese gold controls 10 per cent of the market in southern Viet Nam and 20 per cent in northern Viet Nam, gold experts have warned.

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Luc Yen – The unique gem market in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – In Luc Yen district, Yen Bai province, there is a unique market in the country where people trade only one product – gemstones. The market has had a history of 25 years.