Life & Love

A conservative Thai political party is seeking to woo voters ahead of next month’s general election with a pledge to legalise sex toys, pointing to the fiscal — and frisky — benefits. Despite its reputation for being one of Southeast Asia’s most sexually liberated countries, Buddhist-majority Thailand remains conservative and …

After going bankrupt with debts of VND 100 billion ($4.3 million), Mrs Vietnam USA Nguyen Tran Hai Duong changed her life and focused all her energy on paying everything back. Duong, 41, said she made many mistakes running her businesses four years ago. Her cashflow froze in 2019 when her …

For months, Giau and Thinh have been busy 24/7 following leads to gain useful information about the whereabouts of the long-lost daughter they haven’t seen in 25 years. “Since 1998, every time we see a news report about a woman looking for their biological parents, we feel hopeful. However, ‘I’m …

With the peak summer vacation season around the corner, the Ministry of Public Security on Monday warned tourists to be cautious about five common scams. The most common trick is to offer cheap tour and hotel packages and attractive promotions, persuade travelers to deposit 30-50% upfront and then vanish with …

Before we met, my husband had been scammed by a few women, losing quite a lot of money and assets. After we got together, he helped me build a house and helped with my business. My salary is just enough to cover my monthly expenses, but I still manage to …

Hoi An’s lively culture and unique historical stories are reflected in outdoor performance show Hoi An Memories, a combination of art and culture. Hoi An Memories, launched in 2018, has quickly become a must-see attraction for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. A little island that reconstructs a famous 16-17th century …

Korean Broadcasting System has mistakenly described as “abandoned at age four” and “an orphan after her parents’ divorce,” the 2021 Miss Grand International Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien said. Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, 25. Photo by Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien Instagram Its KBS Drama’s “Men Who Top The Chart” series recently …

I don’t have a habit of eating breakfast. I only drink warm water with honey to help lose weight and cleanse the body. Is this healthy? (Ngoc, 31, Hanoi) Answer: Not eating breakfast and only drinking warm water with honey is a habit for many, thanks to the high amount …

Around 52% of Vietnamese are ready to pay for sustainable travel options, a survey by Dutch online travel agency Booking.com has found. The rest said they are “too expensive” in the Sustainable Tourism Survey of 33,000 respondents in 35 countries and territories, including 5,000 from Vietnam. Some 77% of the …

Every time our child threw up, my husband would remain on the scene until I got home and was always chokingly mad. I realized how indifferent and cold he was since we started dating, yet ignored it as he was kind. After getting married, I had to do all of …