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Life & Love

Asia-Pacific destinations popular for National Day holiday

Asia-Pacific destinations are the top choices for Vietnamese tourists in the coming National Day holiday which marks the last long holiday in the domestic tourism season this year. The Dutch-based booking platform Booking.com has released a list of 10 international destinations most favored by Vietnamese tourists during the four-day holiday …

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World’s oldest person dies at 117

The world’s oldest person, Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the U.S. and lived through two world wars, died Tuesday at the age of 117, her family said. Maria Branyas Morera, recognized as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records. Photo from Guinness World Records’s Instagram Guinness …

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Foreign men’s culture shock when dating in Vietnam

After six years in HCMC Joe, 29, has adapted to the local lifestyle but remains surprised by some dating norms like his girlfriend’s parents’ 9 p.m. curfew for her. “My girlfriend explained that people believe girls who stay out late are considered promiscuous and may be judged by their neighbors,” …

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Is it better to have breakfast earlier?

I usually have breakfast after 9 a.m., but many people say we should have breakfast as early as possible. Is this true? (Lien, 35, Hanoi) Answer: Breakfast is crucial because after a night of fasting for eight to ten hours, our stomachs are empty and contain a lot of gastric …

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