A Singaporean tourist and his Vietnamese friend who had gone missing inside Bidoup Nui Ba National Park in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong were found on Tuesday afternoon. They are now in stable condition, the police said Wednesday. Two days ago they had taken a taxi from Da …
Read More »Bodycon ruffle dress new celebrity-approved fashion trend
Vietnamese actresses, beauty pageant holders and fashionistas have been rocking different bodycon ruffle dresses with thigh-high slits to show off their figures. Actress Lan Ngoc flaunts her figure by wearing a sheer bodycon ruffle dress. The “torn” ruffle dresses have become widely popular in Vietnam after Blackpink members Jisoo and …
Read More »Vietnamese TikTokers among world’s top content creators
Linh Barbie and Tra Dang, the most followed TikTokers in Vietnam, were named among top 50 content creators in the world by the platform. In TikTok’s Discovery List this year, its top content creators are featured across five categories: Changemakers, Icons, Innovators, Foodies and Originators. Tra Dang, 24, is the …
Read More »Airfares on routes between South Korea, Vietnam grow cheaper
South Korea’s low-cost carriers have been reducing air ticket prices by up to 15% on routes connecting with Vietnam’s tourist hubs to boost travel during the year-end season. Jin Air, T’way Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Fly Gangwon and Air Premia will offer the discounts on flights from South Korea’s …
Read More »Limited centers make IELTS exams tougher for Vietnamese students
Many Vietnamese students are having to travel long distances to take their IELTS exams because authorized venues have been limited by the education ministry. On learning that the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams have resumed after a postponement that took all candidates by surprise, Nguyen Van Hung quickly …
Read More »South Australian Governor has first visit to Scotch AGS
Her Excellency The Honourable Frances Adamson AC, the 36th Governor of South Australia, paid her first visit to the South Australian School System, Scotch AGS on Nov. 8. The visit was one of many activities of the delegation led by the Governor of South Australia to Ho Chi Minh City …
Read More »I daily suffer from my husband’s toxic words
I’ve read many stories about married life and prepared myself before getting married, but reality is still so harsh. I’ve been married for nearly eight months, but it’s not a dream. I always treat him well but I don’t understand why my husband treats me so badly. I chose the …
Read More »Creating social media content, an increasingly popular career path
The popularity, flexible schedule and financial rewards associated with making videos for TikTok, YouTube and other platforms make it an attractive career option for young people. Ninh Cong Hoang, 22, a recent graduate from Hanoi’s Foreign Trade University, is a digital content creator with 1.3 million followers on TikTok and …
Read More »Expats struggle to find affordable housing amid soaring rentals
With apartment rentals skyrocketing and eating up a large chunk of their income, many foreigners in Hanoi and HCMC are looking to relocate to more affordable accommodations. Hanoi English teacher Allie Crump moved out of her old apartment in May after her landlord repeatedly hiked the rent since the Covid …
Read More »Vietnamese fans splurge on watching football World Cup
After failing to find a cheap deal to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, Phan Le Tung decided to splash money on watching three games there. “I started searching online and saw a partner of FIFA in Vietnam who was selling tickets. My friends and I bought tickets for three …
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