Excerpts from Tet releases “Nha Ba Nu” (Nu’s Family) and “Chi Chi Em Em 2” (Sister Sister 2) have been surreptitiously videoed in cinemas and uploaded on TikTok. The videos released on January 26 include clips showing the controversy between Ngoc Nhi and John, her overseas Vietnamese boyfriend. A screenshot …
Read More »My wife had sex with another man after I sent text to co-worker
My wife and I have been married for five years. Recently, she found some sexual texts that I sent to a woman at work. She got angry and wanted to break up with me. I strongly reasoned with her and so she calmed down. But she doesn’t seem to have …
Read More »Women unhappy staying in to cook during Tet festivities
Phuong Tu woke up bright and early the day before Tet to prepare five chickens and several other festive meals for her family’s Lunar New Year celebrations. According to her husband’s family tradition, the first chicken will be offered to ancestors on Lunar New Year’s Eve, and the remaining four …
Read More »Vietnam’s famous comedian apologizes to TV audiences
Comedian Xuan Bac has apologized to audiences of TV program “Tao Quan (Kitchen Gods) 2023” claiming he did not upload a story on Facebook to satirize them. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Van Hoa newspaper published his apology on Friday, which said it was a personal story and …
Read More »Comedian claims Facebook post was not potshot at TV show audiences, apologizes
Comedian Xuan Bac has apologized to audiences of TV program “Tao Quan (Kitchen Gods) 2023” claiming he did not upload a story on Facebook to satirize them. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Van Hoa newspaper published his apology on Friday, which said it was a personal story and …
Read More »Am I wrong for telling the truth about my husband’s personality?
My husband and I have been married for seven years. He is a very hot-tempered, stubborn person, who likes to save face. Since we started living together, we’ve quarreled a lot. Recently, I’ve tried to be more patient, so we quarrel a bit less. Our latest argument happened more than …
Read More »A taste of the Lunar New Year: jellied pork
Jellied pork is an essential component of Lunar New Year meals for families in northern Vietnam. Jellied pork is a common dish prepared during the colder months. This dish, which is served cold, primarily consists of pork leg and stir-fried pork skin with wood ear, shiitake, and pepper mushrooms. The …
Read More »Thailand grants 5-year visas to three Hong Kong celebrities
The government of Thailand gave five-year visas to three celebrities in Hong Kong, Michelle Yim, Simon Yam and Roger Wu, for their contributions to promote Thai tourism. The trio received Thailand Privilege Cards, also known as Thailand Elite Visas, that allow holders to enjoy 5-year multiple entry visa, luxury limousine …
Read More »Tet movie becomes fastest to collect $4.3M
“Nha Ba Nu” (Nu’s Family) has become the fastest Vietnamese movie ever to hit the VND100-billion ($4.26 million) mark at the box office, doing it in 3.5 days. The producers said Wednesday the film beat 2021 Tet release “Bo Gia” (Dad, I’m Sorry), which had taken four days. Both films …
Read More »Tet movie becomes fastest to collect $4.3 M
“Nha Ba Nu” (Nu’s Family) has become the fastest Vietnamese movie ever to hit the VND100-billion ($4.26 million) mark at the box office, doing it in 3.5 days. The producers said Wednesday the film beat 2021 Tet release “Bo Gia” (Dad, I’m Sorry), which had taken four days. Both films …
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