Malaysians have been left chuckling at a high end Versace shirt that looks little different from the uniform of a popular local restaurant chain. The designer shirt, priced 1,100 euros (around $1,200), was said to share similarities with the staff uniform of Nasi Kandar Pelita, Malaysia’s largest restaurant chain that …
Read More »Burned boy determined to live full life
Vu Quoc Linh was only 3 years old in 2011 when his father doused him in gasoline and burned the small child alive as his way to show disapproval after Linh’s mother filed for divorce. Linh survived, but the incident left the boy disfigured with burns over 87% of his …
Read More »Morning Star International a diverse Hanoi learning environment
Morning Star International School, with its 28 years of history, is renowned for offering a diverse international learning environment, high-quality teaching staff, and an advanced international curriculum. Established in 1994, the Morning Star International School has become a stable choice for parents seeking a comprehensive and international learning environment for …
Read More »K-pop sensations Aespa delight in Hoi An
The rising stars of K-pop girl group Aespa excited Vietnamese fans by visiting Hoi An over the weekend. Members of the group shared photos of their stay in Hoi An on Instagram before performing at this year’s Seen Festival in the charming old town. Ningning poses in her bikini by …
Read More »Overseas Vietnamese return home for retirement
As soon as Bao Hoa retired from his Los Angeles city government job in southern California, he decided to go back to his roots and live in Vietnam. “For me, my childhood memories in Vietnam are the most peaceful and beautiful. At this age, when I want to enjoy life …
Read More »How should I use sunscreen?
I usually put a huge amount of sunscreen on my body, and even use body sunscreen for my face sometimes. What is the recommended amount of sunscreen to apply and how should I use it? (Ngan, 29, Hanoi). Answer: Sunscreen helps protect our skin as well as prevent skin cancer …
Read More »British University Vietnam announces next phases of $165M campus development plan
British University Vietnam has launched the next phases of its US$165-million campus expansion plan that will improve facilities to meet the needs of students. A ceremony was held on June 15 to introduce the expansion plan as part of a long-term investment strategy to provide the young generation of Vietnam …
Read More »50 Thai cops filming hide-and-seek with American YouTuber to be investigated
Damrongsak Kittipraphat, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, said YouTuber Nathan Bartling, known as MyMateNate, and officers appearing in his vlog could face legal consequences. According to Thaiger, Bartling said in his vlog, which was uploaded to his social media accounts on June 17 and featured his team in a …
Read More »Beauty contest slapped with fine for lack of license
The organizer of Miss Global Success Business has been fined VND55 million (US$2,350) for holding the event without permission from authorities. The representative of the Department of Culture and Sports of HCMC said that an administrative fine was imposed on the organizer Oriental Secret Investment and Entertainment JSC, as the …
Read More »Why does no one want to make it official with me?
I really don’t know why I have issues with relationships. I’m starting to isolate myself and don’t want to get to know anyone anymore. My first relationship after graduation was with someone five years older than me, who was also my boss and pursued me first. At first, he said …
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