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I will need a domestic helper to take care of my six-month-old son if I go back to work, and hiring one will cost me around VND7.5 million (US$308). As a 25-year-old foreign language specialist, I am afraid that my language skills will deteriorate if I do not use them …
Read More »3 Vietnam photos among 20 finalists at international contest
Three entries by Vietnamese photographers that capture the beauty of different parts of their country were among the 20 finalists at this year’s ViewSonic ColorPro contest. One taken by Tran Tuan Viet shows young men lifting a teammate who is hugging a wooden ball at a ball wrestling festival in …
Read More »Actress Kathy Chow’s ashes brought back to Hong Kong after cremation in China
The late Hong Kong actress Kathy Chow’s family has announced the return of her ashes to her homeland following her cremation in mainland China. Actress Kathy Chow. Photo from Chow’s management agency’s Weibo The actress’ family said they did so to “allow her to return to her roots,” according to …
Read More »V. League’s highest-valued star accompanied by wife at Vietnamese citizenship ceremony
Goalkeeper Filip Nguyen, who holds the highest transfer value in Vietnamese football according to Transfermakt, celebrates receiving his Vietnamese citizenship alongside family. The Department of Justice in Hanoi hosted the ceremony on Tuesday to present the footballer with his certificate. A Vietnamese passport and identity card were also issued to …
Read More »Blackpink’s Lisa attends public event for first time after striptease controversy
Lisa, of the legendary K-pop girl group Blackpink, participated in a Bangkok event for the first time since the stir caused by her striptease performance at the Crazy Horse Paris. Sporting a distinctive look with short curly hair and a cheetah-patterned outfit, Lisa attended a promotional event for the luxury …
Read More »K-Pop star G-Dragon cleared of drug allegations
K-Pop star G-Dragon has been cleared of allegations of illegal drug use by South Korean police, according to media reports. Police had been investigating the singer and rapper, whose given name is Kwon Ji-yong, amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal drugs by the government of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol. …
Read More »Teens sell Vietnamese salt coffee in Finland
On the first day of December, the temperature was minus 13 degrees at noon. Na Uy hurriedly set up tables and chairs and hung up his sign, which read in Finnish: “Selling Vietnamese Salt Coffee.” About a dozen customers were already waiting. The 17-year-old boy from Da Nang was deeply …
Read More »Star midfielder holds traditional proposal ceremony
Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai held an engagement proposal ceremony with his girlfriend Chu Thanh Huyen in Hanoi on Wednesday morning. Hai’s family arrived at a store in Hanoi’s old quarter, specializing in wedding gifts, by 6 a.m. They were there to receive the gifts he had previously ordered, including a …
Read More »Local writer releases book on Vietnamese bad habits
Vietnamese writer Di Li discusses traits such as not reading frequently, making noise, and failing to protect public property in her book “Tat Xau Nguoi Viet” (Bad Vietnamese Habits). Vietnamese writer Di Li’s book “Tat Xau Nguoi Viet.” Photo by Nha Nam The book comprises 48 articles written by Di …
Read More »Should I eat raw garlic to enhance immune system during cold season?
I usually get the flu in winter. Can eating raw garlic help improve my immune system and prevent catching flu? (Minh Phuong, Da Lat) Answer: Garlic is a common seasoning in daily cooking. It is rich in nutrients, containing vitamins A, C, E, K, and B group vitamins (B1, B2, …
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