Tuesday , November 5 2024

Life & Love

Vietnamese tune goes viral in South Korea, China

Videos of celebrities dancing to Vietnamese pop star Hoang Thuy Linh’s “See Tinh” (See Love) have gone viral in South Korea and China. During a volleyball game broadcast on South Korea’s KBSS Tuesday, South Korean volleyballer Lee Da-hyeon celebrated a point by dancing to the tune of “See Tinh.” Kim …

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Woman celebrates 110th birthday with 115-strong brood

Descendants spanning five generations gathered at Hoang Mai Town in Nghe An Province to celebrate Ho Thi Yen’s 110th birthday on January 27. Some grandchildren and great-grandchildren who live far away or work abroad sent their best wishes and gifts. At the party, Yen read some poems and proverbs as …

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Slow internet speed leaves people frustrated

After signing up with the three major Internet carriers, Duc Tien is exasperated and dismayed that his Wi-Fi is still moving at a snail’s pace. Tien, supervisor of a computer shop in Hanoi’s Cau Giay District, said: “There was a time when downloading a file of several hundred megabytes would …

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Hip-hop concert organizer fined for steamy performances

Hip-hop concert organizer fined for steamy performances

The organizer of a concert for SpaceSpeakers, a renowned hip-hop collective in Vietnam, was fined VND110 million ($4,690) and suspended for controversial and provocative performances. The live concert, called KOSMIK, took place in November last year in HCMC with 5,000 fans. The authorities said the concert “used inappropriate outfits, words, …

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The person behind my family’s happiness

Recently, my wife has seemed very happy and optimistic. She has stopped complaining about her life, which is a stark contrast to every winter before when she was always moody and had no energy or spirit. This year, I noticed that she looked so much happier. She diligently did household …

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People hit the gym to shed Tet weight gain

Gyms, yoga studios and personal trainers are reporting a 50% surge in attendance after the Tet holidays as people seek to lose weight and get back in shape. Lai Luan, a personal trainer at Elite Fitness in Hanoi, has his hands full with workout enthusiasts. He estimates that, after the …

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