An Indian pharmaceutical billionaire will take 4,500 employees to Vietnam for a two-week tour starting later this month to visit Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay in the northern region. Nguyen Nguyet Van Khanh, marketing director of the leading tour operator Vietravel, said the company will serve the tourists …
Read More »Who is Chloe San Jose, girlfriend of Filipino Olympic champion Carlos Yulo?
Born in the Philippines and raised in Australia, Chloe San Jose, the girlfriend of gymnast Carlos Yulo, is a model and online influencer. Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo (R) and his girlfriend, content creator Chloe San Jose. Photo from San Jose’s TikTok As per Phil News, at 22, San Jose boasts …
Read More »‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung Jae faces fraud accusations
Lee Jung Jae, a South Korean actor known for his role in the Netflix drama “Squid Game,” is facing fraud accusations. The 52-year-old actor is under investigation by the Gangnam Police in Seoul following a complaint filed in June, according to The Chosun Daily. The complaint, lodged by Kim Dong …
Read More »Is it true that diet determines 80% of weight loss effectiveness?
Many sources claim that 80% of weight loss effectiveness depends on diet, with only 20% attributed to exercise. Is this accurate? (Le, 31, Hanoi) Answer: Reducing your daily calorie intake is often considered easier than expending the same amount of calories through exercise. For instance, if you’re currently consuming 2,000 …
Read More »Olympic proposals ignite controversy for overshadowing female athletes’ achievements
Marriage proposals at this year’s Paris Olympics have sparked a heated debate, with many critics asserting that these gestures diminish the professional accomplishments of female athletes by shifting the focus away from their victories. China’s Liu Yuchen (R) proposes to his partner and gold medallist Huang Ya Qiong after leaving …
Read More »French hotels, bars and museums boosted by Olympics, says minister
The Paris Olympics, which draws to a close on Sunday, has given a much-needed boost to the French economy thanks to business from greater numbers of visitors generated for hotels, bars, restaurants and museums, France’s tourism minister said. The euro zone’s second-largest economy has been banking on the Games to …
Read More »Quiz: Which Asian city is cheapest for American tourists?
This Asian city, famous for its night markets, street food paradise and long-standing Buddhist temples, was voted the cheapest destination for tourists by American magazine Travel+Leisure based on searches on travel aggregation website Kayak.
Read More »Foreigners marvel at Vietnamese tradition of ancestor worship
Tim, 30, vividly recalls the surprise he felt four years ago when he first saw people burning paper money, clothes and cars as offerings to their ancestors. The man from Cumbria, England, was struck by the deep respect and devotion they had for their ancestors. “I never thought the deceased …
Read More »Former friend criticizes Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow for prioritizing money over loyalty
Director Wong Jing, once a close friend of Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow, criticized him for prioritizing money over loyalty, accusing him of exploiting others for financial gain. On his YouTube show “Wong Jing Laughs at the Martial Arts World” on August 11, Wong discussed conflicts involving himself, Chow, and …
Read More »Japanese man, 40, finds out his wife is 25 years older just before their wedding
A Japanese man, Yoshitaka, discovered just before his wedding that his girlfriend of 7 years, Aki, was actually 25 years older than him. Yoshitaka, 40, and Aki, 65, first met at a bar that Aki owned, according to the South China Morning Post. Recently divorced, Yoshitaka was instantly drawn to …
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