Life & Love

CNBC has named three Vietnamese staples, pho, banh mi and iced coffee in a list of Southeast Asia’s must try dishes and drinks, praising Vietnamese cuisine for “its fresh and vibrant flavors.” Pho noodle soup consists of a rich, savory broth, rice noodles, and thinly sliced beef or chicken. In …

A Hong Kong woman has been arrested in China in connection with the gruesome murder of model Abby Choi, becoming the 7th person detained in the case. The suspect was handed over to Hong Kong police at a border control point on Tuesday, a source familiar with the case told …

Phuong Linh’s family and friends were surprised she chose to marry Duc Manh, the least-wealthy of all her suitors. The 33-year-old girl was born into a middle-class family in Hanoi. She is beautiful, smart, and charismatic. As a young lady of marrying age, Linh had received several gentlemanly callers from …

I’m 27 years old. I’m financially stable with a good job. I’ve been pursued by many men. My current boyfriend works in tech. We’re happily in love and look forward to a happy future. When we started dating, we realized that we were quite compatible, and I have trust in …

American magazine Travel+Leisure has called a journey through Vietnam and Thailand one of world’s 21 life-changing trips everyone should experience at least once. “A trip through Southeast Asia is a must for any traveler, especially foodies who love street eats,” the magazine said. “Thailand and Vietnam can easily be paired …

German-born Vietnamese singer Trong Hieu wore an ao dai and a conical hat as he performed his song “Dare To Be Different” to finish third in the German version of the Eurovision Song Contest. Hieu competed with seven other contestants at the final on Saturday night (local time) in Germany. …

The renowned Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is set to make a comeback this year with some changes in place. The lingerie brand announced during its 2022 earnings call on Friday that it’s seeking to revamp its Angel wings–filled production, which was once one of the most anticipated and watched shows …

If South Korea’s big boom in dating and relationship reality TV shows is anything to go by, the country’s interest in romance has never been greater. At least 20 such shows aired across the country’s cable TV networks and video streaming platforms last year, more than triple the number in …

Japanese designer Eiko Kobayashi will show off kimonos and ao dai at two fashion shows in Hanoi on Saturday. The event, part of a cultural exchange to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, will feature 20 kimonos and six ao dai made from traditional fabric …

I’m a 36-year-old man. I’ve been married for 6 years. My first daughter is almost 5 years old, and my wife is five months pregnant with our second child. My wife is quite selfish. Money is very important to her, even in relationships with me and my family. Due to …