China-born martial artist and actor Jet Li recently took his daughters, Jane and Jada, on a spiritual journey to Lhasa, Tibet. On Aug. 6, Jet Li, 61, posted on Instagram about accompanying his 24-year-old daughter Jane and 21-year-old daughter Jada to the sacred Buddhist site. They visited the Potala Palace, …
Read More »Singer Raymond Lam declines to comment on ex-girlfriend Karena Ng’s marriage to billionaire heir
Hong Kong singer Raymond Lam, the former boyfriend of actress Karena Ng, indicated his discomfort when a reporter asked for his comments on Ng’s new marriage to businessman Brian Sze. Hong Kong singer Raymond Lam. Photo from Lam’s Instagram According to Sinchew, during a press conference on Aug. 8 to …
Read More »Filipino Olympic champion Carlos Yulo’s mother mulls legal action over ‘untrue’ social media posts
Angelica Poquiz Yulo, the mother of Filipino Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo, is reportedly considering legal action against individuals who allegedly disseminated false information and posted defamatory comments about her on social media platforms. Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo. Photo from Yulo’s Instagram “The public is hereby informed that all statements made …
Read More »5 Vietnamese representatives among top 100 Asian stir-fry dishes
Five Vietnamese dishes have been named in the list of top 100 Asian stir-fry dishes by international food magazine TasteAtlas. The dishes are rau muong xao toi (stir fried morning glory with garlic ), pho xao (stir-fried pho), mien xao cua (stir-fried glass noodles and crab meat), qua su su …
Read More »Ban Gioc-Detian waterfalls tours temporarily suspended
Tourism authorities in the northern province of Cao Bang have announced the temporary suspension of tour services for visitors at Ban Gioc-Detian waterfalls on the Vietnam-China border from Aug. 11 until further notice. The management board of the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Site under the provincial Department of Culture, Sports …
Read More »How to drink sugarcane juice without gaining weight?
I usually drink one to two cups of sugarcane juice every day. What should I keep in mind to avoid gaining weight? (Yen Nhi, HCMC) Answer: Sugarcane juice is rich in sugars, mainly sucrose, a disaccharide, which comprises about 93% of its nutrients. The World Health Organization recommends that disaccharides …
Read More »My boyfriend agrees to marriage after my parents offer house loan
When my mother offered to lend us money to buy a house if we got married, my boyfriend immediately agreed, despite his previous assertions that he wasn’t ready to marry due to his career ambitions. We met three months ago through social media. He is a 25-year-old IT graduate from …
Read More »Asia rolls out red carpet for digital nomads
Asia is gradually becoming a top destination for digital nomads with many countries offering special visa policies, allowing them to work remotely while exploring beautiful landscapes and local cultures. Starting on July 22 Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second largest economy after Indonesia, launched the Destination Thailand Visa, which allows digital nomads …
Read More »Shaolin monk Qiu Feng passes away at 21 in traffic accident
Qiu Feng, a Shaolin monk celebrated for his martial arts performances and social media influence, died at the age of 21 in a traffic accident in Zhejiang Province, China. According to The Paper, the accident occurred in the early morning of August 7, instantly killing the driver. Qiu Feng succumbed …
Read More »Filipino Olympic champion Carlos Yulo offers mother forgiveness amid rift, asks her to move on
Gymnast Carlos Yulo reached out to his mother Angelica Poquiz Yulo in a video message on TikTok, urging her to move past their differences regarding his finances and personal relationships. Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo (R) and his girlfriend, content creator Chloe San Jose. Photo from Yulo’s Facebook According to The …
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