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Crazy Horse, a cabaret known for its nude female dancing in Paris, recently revealed that Lisa, of the K-pop group Blackpink, had “knocked on the doors” of the establishment to become a performer there. Lisa of the K-pop group Blackpink. Photo from Lisa’s Instagram “A longtime fan of Crazy Horse …
Read More »Can suffocation caused by air pollution be improved with vaccines?
My family started experiencing respiratory issues like dry, runny noses, and breathing difficulties recently. Are these respiratory illnesses caused by the extreme fine dust situation in Hanoi? What actions and vaccinations are recommended? (Tuyet Mai, Hanoi) Answer: The dust clouds covering Hanoi recently have been a cause of concern for …
Read More »I was surprised not to receive invitation to my Japanese colleague’s wedding
We see each other every day, but my Japanese colleague only informed me “I’m getting married next month” without extending an invite to the ceremony. I do not know about other people in other countries, but I experienced a culture shock in Japan as it is not customary to invite …
Read More »Cai luong artist Bach Tuyet featured in Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Asia 2024 list
Bach Tuyet, 78, an artist of the Vietnamese folk music genre cai luong (reformed theater), has been honored on Forbes’ “50 Over 50: Asia 2024” list of influential Asia-Pacific women. Cai luong artist Bach Tuyet. Photo courtesy of Bach Tuyet The list, unveiled on Wednesday, introduces Bach Tuyet as a …
Read More »Intoxicated American passenger bites ANA flight attendant
A heavily inebriated American on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a female cabin crew member, leading to significant mid-flight disturbances. An aircraft from All Nippon Airways. Photo from All Nippon Airways’ Instagram As reported by CNN, the incident led to the flight’s return …
Read More »Filipino beauty queen dies few days after 20th birthday
Antoinette Pagaduan, reigning Miss Gattaran 2023 from the Filipino municipality of Gattaran, passed away suddenly a few days after her 20th birthday. Antoinette Pagaduan, Miss Gattaran 2023. Photo from Pageant Talk Instagram According to news site GMA, the news of Pagaduan’s death was shared on Jan. 12 via a Facebook …
Read More »Thailand checks foreigners’ passports on domestic flights to prevent illegal overstays
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand requires foreigners who fly on domestic flights to present a boarding pass along with passport or other identification documents starting from Jan. 16. Under the new requirements, foreign passengers are required to show an original passport with their name matching that on the boarding …
Read More »Does yogurt help prevent bloating?
My wife believes that eating yogurt helps reduce bloating and is good for the digestive system. Is this true? (Truong, 30, Hanoi) Answer: A beneficial bacteria-rich food, yogurt can help balance the gut microbiome, effectively improve our digestive system, and reduce bloating that may result from consuming large amounts of …
Read More »Ex-FT Island singer Choi Jong-hoon attempts comeback after group sexual assault scandal
Choi Jong-hoon, previously a member of the South Korean band FT Island, has initiated a comeback by launching his own channel, HUNIYA, on Japan’s Fanicon platform after a five-year hiatus. In a message to his followers, Choi said: “It’s been about 5 years since I greeted you all…I’m excited to …
Read More »Actress expresses no regrets over relationship with son of Hong Kong’s richest man
Macanese actress Isabella Leong said she had no remorse regarding her past relationship with Richard Li, the billionaire son of Hong Kong’s wealthiest person, Li Ka-shing. Actress Isabella Leong. Photo from Leong’s Instagram According to Chinese news site Sinchew, Leong reflected on her time with Li as she attended a …
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