Raju Gond, a 40-year-old laborer from India, recently discovered a 19.22-carat diamond valued at approximately $100,000. Gond, who typically earns $4 a day through various jobs such as working in fields or diamond mines in Madhya Pradesh, or driving a tractor, found the diamond with his younger brother Rakesh. The …
Read More »Should I peel fruits to avoid chemicals?
I’m worried about fruits being contaminated with chemicals, so when I eat fruits like apples or guavas, I usually peel them first. Does this method ensure food safety? (Hang, 30, Hanoi) Answer: Nowadays, people often peel fruits due to fear of chemical residues or preservatives used during transportation. However, if …
Read More »My mother-in-law lies about being sick to get money from us
My husband’s mother always lies that she is sick to ask for money from us, even though we have already bought insurance for her. My husband’s parents divorced 25 years ago because my mother-in-law, who is now over 50 years old, is very lazy. She now has affairs, as well …
Read More »Vietnamese women struggle to find life partners after 40
At 41 Hai Hoang has never had a romantic relationship, not even held hands with a man. But she remains determined to find a husband. Now living in HCMC, her life is much the same as it was 20 years ago, she says. She dines with her parents daily, runs, …
Read More »Angelina Jolie’s Vietnamese-born son Pax Thien hospitalized following electric bike crash
Pax Thien, the 21-year-old Vietnamese-born son of Angelina Jolie, was hospitalized following an electric bike crash in Los Angeles. Pax Thien collided with the rear of a stationary car at a red light while riding his electric bike without a helmet, around 5 p.m. on July 29, Page Six cites …
Read More »Man leaves US life to work in remote Vietnamese mountains
When Daniel Nguyen Hoai Tien learned his Vietnamese name meant “always moving forward,” he realized his return to his homeland was imminent. Before 2008 Tien had been living in California with only a vague idea of Vietnam, occasionally hearing his parents and neighbours mention it. The man, born in 1988, …
Read More »Healthy diet, exercise help woman shed 23 cm off waistline in nearly five months
Thanks to a scientifically balanced diet and exercise regimen, Nguyen Thi Huong, 47, lost 23 cm from her waistline and now maintains a slim and toned figure. Huong at 47. Photo courtesy of Huong Huong, who is 1.6 meters tall, works as a health coach and entrepreneur, alternating her residence …
Read More »My in-laws have never financially assisted me paying my husband’s gambling debts
My parents-in-law see how hard my children and I struggle because of my husband’s gambling debts, but they have never given us money, stating that my husband and I should handle the debts ourselves. I am a 45-year-old high school teacher. My husband is four years older than me and …
Read More »David Beckham, Victoria holiday on $20M luxury yacht
Former England footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria have been enjoying a lavish holiday on a $20 million superyacht in Italy after celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary a few weeks earlier. Beckham, 49, was seen showering after taking a dip in the Mediterranean Sea on Monday, The Sun reported. …
Read More »8 health benefits of lime peel
Lime peel contains fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that are beneficial for oral health, immune function, cardiovascular health, and may even help prevent cancer. Dr. Huynh Tan Vu from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital points out that while the pulp and juice of limes are …
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