The caregiver profession is thriving in urban Vietnam as many families need outside help to take care of sick and elderly people in their household. At 1 a.m., when the 87-year-old man woke up because of joint pain, Han Thi Hien massaged and comforted him. The man suffers from acute …
Read More »My husband won’t work because his parents support us
I’m 30, my husband is 34 and our son is 2. We are living in Saigon, in a house that was bought by my parents-in-law as a wedding gift. Since our marriage, my husband hasn’t worked because he wants to be free from stress. He enjoys his daily tasks, including …
Read More »My husband refuses to work because his parents support us
I’m 30, my husband is 34 and our son is 2. We are living in Saigon, in a house that was bought by my parents-in-law as a wedding gift. Since our marriage, my husband hasn’t worked because he wants to be free from stress. He enjoys his daily tasks, including …
Read More »US, Netherlands embassies win kudos for humorous World Cup exchange
The official Facebook accounts of the U.S. and Netherland embassies in Hanoi cracked some jokes at each other’s expense before the two national football teams clashed at the 2022 World Cup. The exchange was applauded by Vietnamese fans. Before the match, the US Embassy in Hanoi uploaded a photo inspired …
Read More »Vietnamese students in US targeted by scammers
Scammers prey on international students who live alone in a foreign country and are therefore easy targets when they make purchases, look for housing or seek part-time work. Khanh Linh, a student at a university in New York in the U.S., moved out after spending the first year in a …
Read More »Makeup challenge goes viral in Vietnam
Videos of people competing in the ‘Made You Look’ challange on TikTok and other platforms have been raking up millions of views in Vietnam. The challange is inspired by the lyrics of the Meghan Trainer song “Made You Look.” The goal is to inspire viewers to “look” by showcasing styles …
Read More »My wife with a man at a hotel? What to do?
My wife and I have overcome many difficulties in our 16-year marriage. But now she’s had an affair. Three of our children are healthy and well-mannered. We married out of love. Our love has grown since we married, and people who know us adore our family. I’m a teacher and …
Read More »TikTok tolerates inappropriate content
Millions of people are watching videos on newly established accounts all called No O No though TikTok permanently deleted an account with that name last week for humiliating people. Typing in “No O No” on TikTok on Friday turned up hundreds of accounts with the name, with the same profile …
Read More »Comedy prominent among Vietnam’s top YouTube year-end trends
A web comedy drama and a track by singer Miu Le tops YouTube’s year-end video and music video (MV) rankings; Do Dat Official is most prominent content creator. Comedians loomed large as YouTube announced Friday its year-end top 10 trending videos, creators and songs in Vietnam. Leading the video category …
Read More »I defended my cheating boss, my wife filed for divorce
My wife and I have been married for two years. We’re financially stable and are generally happy together. However, recently we had an argument about my boss’s extramarital affairs. I defended his infidelity. Then she filed for divorce. I’m 34 years old and work as an interior designer. I make …
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