CNN has listed UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay among the 25 most gorgeous destinations on Earth, calling it “a place where time slows to a standstill.” Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular natural attractions in Southeast Asia and one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam, …
Read More »Philippine fans fear thefts after TV show features collection bought with ‘stolen money’
Filipino K-pop fans have accused a TV show of exposing the community to threats of muggers after it featured a teenager allegedly stealing 2 million pesos ($36,000) to buy merchandise from artists like BTS, and Blackpink The story went viral on March 5 when it was covered by the popular …
Read More »Property listing shows Abby Choi’s luxury flat that may have caused her death sold for $9.27M
A high-end apartment that reportedly triggered the murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi appears to have been sold for HK$72.8 million ($9.27 million), according to a property portal. It was not clear when the apartment, which was originally listed for sale on the portal with an asking price of …
Read More »Foreign tourists find Hanoi streets too dangerous to walk
It is dangerous to walk in Hanoi as the sidewalks there are crowded with motorbikes, cars and stalls, foreign tourists say. Many foreign tourists say they feel worried while strolling in the city as most of its sidewalks have been commandeered by local businesses, forcing pedestrians to walk on the …
Read More »Vietnamese painting sells for $110,000 at French auction house
The “Préparation de la fête du Tet” (Preparation for Tet), by painter Luong Xuan Nhi, has fetched 104,000 euros ($110,000) at an auction in Paris. The painting was sold on Monday night after 10 rounds of bidding at the Aguttes auction house in Paris. The ink and color on silk …
Read More »I no longer love my drunk, abusive husband
I’ve been married for 20 years and am 46 years old. One of my sons is in fifth grade, and the other is in the twelfth. My husband has been unloving towards our family. My husband is a controlling man and he gets drunk often, partly due to work, partly …
Read More »Japanese supermodel visits Vietnam
Japanese supermodel Yano Shiho has come to Vietnam following a collaboration invitation from 2019 Miss Universe second runner-up Pham Hong Thuy Van. Shiho wore a simple outfit on her arrival Tuesday night in Ho Chi Minh City with an off-shoulder top and denim pants. At 46, she still has healthy …
Read More »Residents miserable as ‘blockhouses’ block community lifeblood
Hien is so shaken by the machinery racket blasting from a Hanoi “blockhouse” that she waits to come home until nighttime to ensure the machines have stopped before her arrival. The woman and her family, whose house is adjacent the blockhouse on Luong The Vinh Street, have been leaving the …
Read More »South Korean celebrities to promote Vietnamese tourism
South Korean film star Cha Tae-huyn and many other celebrities are set to visit Vietnam in March for a program to promote Vietnamese tourism and culture. Coming with Cha are rapper Eun Ji-won, model Choi Sora, singer and actor Young Tak, musician and actor Lee Jung-shin, former pro baseball player …
Read More »My married boss is on my mind
I’m almost 40 years old. I got divorced nearly 4 years ago and I don’t have any children. As the pain from the divorce subsides, I want to find a new life partner. Through online dating, I found a few people to communicate with. After a few months of texting …
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