The eighth episode of the hit Netflix show “Beef” features Vietnamese actress Hong Dao cooking Vietnamese dishes. Vietnamese dishes in the 8th episode of “Beef.” Photo by Netflix Dao, 62, plays Trinh, the warm and caring mother of the lead female character Amy, whose happiness lies in her husband and …
Read More »We called ‘selfish’ for not wanting children
Many people express their surprise when they learn that my husband and I don’t want to have children of our own. They think that is selfish of us, that we just want to live a comfortable life on our own and that we will face the consequences when we get …
Read More »Finding parking a battle in major cities
After struggling to find her way to a marked parking space, Thuy eventually found one right in front of a flower shop. “That was the only space left for parking my car,” Thuy, who comes from the northern town of Ha Long, said. Allegedly, she was only trying to visit …
Read More »AI models becoming more fashionable
AI-generated models models have replaced human beings on the cover of Vogue Sinapore and in a Levi’s ad campaign recently. Vogue Singapore’s March issue cover shoot was modelled entirely by AI-generated avatars. The women avatars have South Asian features and represent the area’s “unique ethnicity and heritage”. In one picture, …
Read More »Swedish tourist attacked at karaoke bar in Thailand
Thai police have arrested a gang of youngsters for brutally attacking a Swedish tourist who tried to stop them from assaulting a waitress at a karaoke bar in Chiang Mai. The arrests were made on Sunday after the gang was said to have stolen the tourist’s gold necklace before throwing …
Read More »Spanish tourist’s video about Cu Chi Tunnels goes viral on TikTok
A video shared by a Spanish tourist about his experience visiting the Cu Chi tunnels, a symbol of Vietnamese resistance and bravery during the Vietnam War, recently went viral on TikTok. Joe Hattab’s video has reached nearly 40 million views and has 1.5 million likes, becoming one of the most …
Read More »Vietjet launches non-stop service to Australia
Vietjet Air began direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne, Australia, on April 8, with three weekly round trips on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The inaugural flight, VJ082, which left Melbourne on April 9 on the return trip, landed at Tan Son Nhat Airport, HCMC, the same day, …
Read More »Con Dao beach among world’s best: Travel + Leisure
U.S. magazine Travel+Leisure has placed the “golden sand and soft swells” of Con Dao Island’s Dam Trau Beach on its list of the world’s 25 most beautiful. Situated at the edge of Con Dao National Park near the French-built Con Dao Airport (some 14 kilometers from the island’s downtown area), …
Read More »Is daily consumption of coconut water good for hydration?
It’s been really hot and sunny lately so I’ve been drinking coconut water every day to hydrate myself. Can a doctor tell me if drinking this on a daily basis is harmful to one’s health? (Ngan, 30, HCMC) Answer: Coconuts are easy to find, reasonably priced and have a moderately …
Read More »Fear of aftermath prevents people from helping injured strangers
Two years ago Tien saw an old lady fall on a street in HCMC and paused briefly by her side but was beaten up for his trouble. It was on Lunar New Year, and Tien was on his way to the market in District 6 when he saw the lady …
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