A group of three thieves allegedly tunneled into the Gaisano Mall located in Ozamiz City, Philippines, and made off with approximately 41 million pesos (US$737,576) worth of jewelry and cash. A gloved hand picking up jewelry. Illustration photo by Freepik The robbery took place on the eve of Dec. 31, …
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As Saigon steps into 2024, the city buzzes with excitement for a weekend filled with melodies, culinary celebration, exhibitions, workshops, and cinematic charm. Spanish & Italian pop opera night “Spanish & Italian Pop Opera Night” is a musical concert organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and …
Read More »Thieves burrow into Philippines mall, steal over $700,000 in jewels jewellery and cash
A group of three thieves allegedly tunneled into the Gaisano Mall located in Ozamiz City, Philippines, and made off with approximately 41 million pesos (US$737,576) worth of jewelry and cash. A gloved hand picking up jewelry. Illustration photo by Freepik The robbery took place on the eve of Dec. 31, …
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I used to think holding a university degree would secure me a job with a good salary, but it turned out I was wrong. Spending two months relentlessly hunting for jobs only to get failures in return, I started to think I was probably not skilled enough. The thought made …
Read More »$3,600 income requirement for potential suitors of Vietnamese girl sparks debate
A Singapore-based bride agency sparked online debate after posting about a 17-year-old Vietnamese girl seeking a husband with a monthly income of at least S$4,800 (US$3,600). A groom putting a wedding ring on his bride’s finger. Illustration photo by Freepik This figure is slightly below the median monthly income of …
Read More »Hanoi apartment residents battle noise pollution
Dieu Linh, an apartment resident on Hanoi’s Vu Pham Ham Street, experiences constant noise from both the floor above and street traffic. “It’s very loud when someone moves furniture or renovates upstairs,” she says. The noise often worsens during holidays when upstairs residents play loud music and sing karaoke until …
Read More »South Korean actress Park Min Young regrets dating Bithumb’s owner
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Read More »Prince Mateen of Brunei reveals first photo with fiancée
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