South Korean Choi Woo Jae, 23, is studying in Hanoi because he feels he will have excellent career options after graduation. The Gyeonggi-do Province native is in his third year of Vietnamese studies at Hanoi University. He excels in a number of subjects, scoring 9.4 points in Vietnamese and 9.7 …
Read More »Overseeing beauty contests is getting ugly: culture department
In a report to the HCMC People’s Committee, the culture department said it faces great difficulty in licensing and overseeing beauty contests. It said many pageants are organized illicitly while others get approval but do not stick to the script. Recently the department sanctioned violations by the organizers of the …
Read More »Poor sexual health complicates marriage
I am 30 years old and own a business. My sexual health is not good – something a doctor implied to me when I was little. My ex-girlfriend told me it was not a problem since I can use toolsforsupport. I got prescribed medicine to use every time I had …
Read More »Passion not enough to make ends meet, indie artists find
Young indie artists passionate about their music are unable to make a living off it and have to work different jobs as they pursue their dreams. In 2017, Ho Tram Anh released a dream pop track called “Haze” that found attention and praise from the indie community. But it took …
Read More »Couple TX promotes tech-infused augmented reality slogan T-shirts
Couple TX joins the “phygital fashion” trend by dropping a T-shirt design that can display 10 slogans on Instagram and Facebook. Fashion brand Couple TX has released a new video and photo series commemorating the debut of their “Being” T-shirt, a special edition item released for the company’s 13th anniversary. …
Read More »Rich man in Vietnam or US?
I’m an overseas student about to graduate from a university in the U.S., but have to return to Vietnam because of my visa. I also have a boyfriend who’s eight years older waiting for me at home. My boyfriend is in charge of his family business. He’s mature and thoughtful, …
Read More »Vogue features new Cong Tri collection
World-renowned fashion magazine Vogue has featured the Spring 2023 collection of Vietnamese designer Cong Tri, inspired by desert flowers. The photoshoot for the collection took place at Acido Dorado, an iconic work of architecture by Robert Stone. The golden house in the middle of the Joshua Tree desert in California …
Read More »Year-end layoffs force frugal life on thousands of factory workers
“Have you found a new job?” For the last 10 days, this has invariably been the question on every worker’s lips at a residential block in HCMC’s District 12. Located on Le Van Khuong Street, the block has over 40 rooms and the majority of tenants are workers of garment …
Read More »X-Men actress shows love for Hanoi cuisine
Vietnamese-born American actress Lana Condor, known for her roles in several movie hits, embarked on a food tour while visiting Hanoi. Condor arrived in Vietnam on Wednesday, met some friends and enjoyed many signature dishes in Hanoi. Instead of taking a taxi, the actress sat on the back of a …
Read More »10 stolen antiques return to Vietnam from US
Vietnam National Museum of History said it has received 10 stolen antiques, including a set of tools comprising a stone ax and bronze pieces, from the FBI. The antiques of Vietnamese origin include one late Neolithic stone axe; three bronze axes and one ceramic pot made in the Dong Son …
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