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Nguyen Thu Huong is upset and worried after her second layoff from a job in a month and does not know where to apply next. The 25-year-old worked at a garment factory for three years before being fired a month ago because the company lacked orders and work for all …
Read More »Hanoi’s Old Quarter hotels near fully booked this weekend
Hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, one of the most popular tourist attractions, are nearly full for this weekend as thousands of runners descend on the capital for VnExpress Hanoi Midnight Marathon. The race, which has attracted over 10,000 runners including foreigners, will begin from midnight on Saturday, taking runners past …
Read More »Is it selfish to ask my wife to share living costs with me?
I wanted to split the bills with my wife but she was upset and said I was selfish and petty. I’m curious how you and your spouse split the monthly living costs. My wife and I met through a mutual friend. I proposed and arranged for her to stay in …
Read More »VTV removes ‘hot girl’ commentators from World Cup commentary program
National broadcast station VTV has stopped showing a segment of ‘hot girl’ commentators in the 2022 World Cup commentary programs after a series of controversies. This segment has been scrapped from the program starting Nov. 24 and the organizers invited other experts. “Thank you, VTV for listening to us. At …
Read More »Audiences run out of patience with scandalous celebrities
The recent boycott of singer Hien Ho, who had allegedly an affair with a married rich man showed that audiences are no longer taking it easy with scandals. When HCMC University of Food Industry revealed that singer Hien Ho would be one of the performers at an event to welcome …
Read More »HCMC to hold first ever international photography festival
The International Photography Festival 2022 will be held in Ho Chi Minh City’s Youth Culture House in District 1 from Nov. 25-30. HCMC’s first ever international photography fair has received over 5,800 submissions from 534 photographers in 36 different nations and territories, according to HCMC Photography Association (HOPA). The event …
Read More »Vietnam int’l fashion week kicks off in Hanoi
Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2022 (AVIFW) began on Wednesday night, welcoming domestic and international designers and guests. The 2022 AVIFW, with the theme ‘Taste of Heritage’, features collections from 18 designers and brands in Vietnam and overseas, with the aim to embrace the beauty of cultural heritage combined into …
Read More »Tourist arrivals in Asia-Pacific far below pre-pandemic levels
The number of international visitors to Asia-Pacific in the January-September period was 83% below pre-pandemic levels as China, a key source market for the region, remains closed. However, the number of international arrivals in the region in the first nine months of this year tripled year-on-year as many destinations fully …
Read More »I broke up with my girlfriend to avoid being left empty-handed
It’s only a few more weeks until I get married but I don’t feel happy, I’m in a bad mood and confused. I was born into a traditional business family. After graduating from university, I followed in my father’s footsteps, working as a manager for his company. My parents are …
Read More »Cycling becomes hot trend in Hanoi
For a year or so, Quoc Huy, 62, has felt excitement every evening as he takes his bicycle out of the garage. Cycling has become an integral part of his evening routine. “After I retired, I stayed at home for a few months doing nothing and felt my health decline. …
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