Life & Love

The menu at the Manila wedding of the heir of Vietnam’s top luxury retailer IPPG, Phillip Nguyen, and model Linh Rin featured 10 stunning haute cuisine dishes. The reception was held on March 23 at the Philippines’’ luxurious Shangri-La The Port Hotel with about 500 guests from all over the …

International food magazine Taste Atlas has listed durian, considered the “king of fruit” throughout Southeast Asia, one of world’s nine worst tropical fruits due to its smell. Primarily grown in tropical countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odor, and thorn-covered …

I’m 31 and have been married to my wife for 3 years but I worry she’s not a good mother to our 20-month-old son. At first, our life was relatively peaceful and I entrusted any money and wedding gifts we received to my wife. Every month, I give everything I’ve …

Hue authorities have opened a 850-meter-long public plaza on Hai Ba Trung Street near the Imperial Citadel to offer the public a new nighttime experience. On the first day on Sunday night thousands flocked to the place to watch dragon dances and street art performances. It will be pedestrians-only on …

The government announced it will propose the National Assembly to prolong the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners entering Vietnam from 30 days to a maximum of three months to boost tourism recovery. The e-visa will be valid for single-entry or multiple entries, the Government Office said in a statement. …

A movie set that purports to be a location in Vietnam at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok has attracted much attention on Twitter. Bangkok Pat, a YouTuber who photographs and videographs everyday life in the Thai capital posted photos of a street set with many signboards in Vietnamese. His photos …

My family is going to have a beach vacation. Should I use sunscreen on my two children – who are only 4 months old and 6 months old? (Han, 35, from HCMC) Answer: Sunburn can cause permanent skin damage, increasing the risk of developing skin cancer. Children with darker skin …

When Raymond first met Thuy in Malaysia seven years ago, he was immediately drawn to her dimpled smile. He became fascinated with finding a way to get to know her. “The moment I met her eyes, I knew she was my destiny,” said Go Jun Hao (also known as Raymond), …

Phillip Nguyen and model Linh Rin got married Thursday at the Santuario de San Antonio Parish, a magnificent Catholic church with a long history and wonderful stained-glass windows. The couple hosted a post-wedding party for guests at the Shangri-La The Fort Hotel after the wedding ceremony took place. Santuario de …

Foreign tourists entering Vietnam are complaining that struggles with the country’s e-visa process have forced them to postpone flights and pay brokers four times the official visa cost instead. Australian tourist Melissa had planned to fly her family to Vietnam from Bali on December 21 last year. So, she applied …