Vietjet‘s first direct flights from Indian cities New Delhi and Mumbai arrived in Da Nang Tuesday, marking the launch of the services. There are four weekly flights to Delhi and three to Mumbai. The budget carrier also plans to start flying between Da Nang and India’s Ahmedabad in December as …
Read More »Vietnamese in Europe fear cold winter as energy shortage looms
With winter arriving early this year, Vietnamese living in Europe are worried about the continuing energy shortage despite stocking up on firewood and warm clothing. “There is no fall in Austria this year and it has been cold for a month now,” Minh Chau, 24, a Ph.D. student in the …
Read More »Da Nang residents count losses after epic flooding havoc
Tran Quang Trung couldn’t recognize his own home. It was as though someone had ransacked it in great rage. He had no idea where to start picking up the pieces. Red fresh mud was knee-deep at the entrance to Trung’s house in a narrow alley in Lien Chieu District Monday’s …
Read More »Vietnamese-American animator takes Hollywood by storm
Nguyen Hoang Vi Dieu, who’s worked on several Hollywood animation films including Oscar winners, remains excited about his work and accepts that it demands constant change and evolution. Lately, he was “Head Of Story” for the “DC League of Super-Pets”, an animated film directed by Jared Stern and Sam J. …
Read More »People fall victim to online scammers offering leaked IELTS test ‘papers’
The British Council and IDP, Vietnam’s only two IELTS testing institutions, are warning candidates not to fall for online scammers offering “authentic” test papers. After getting a score of 4.5 last year, Pham Nhung retook the IELTS test many times but could not get higher marks. The sophomore at a …
Read More »Alluring sinkhole in middle of Dong Van rock plateau
Two locals from Meo Vac District in the northern highlands’ Ha Giang Province take tour guide Giap Van Hai down a sheer and rugged cliff to the bottom of a 80-meter-deep sinkhole. Alluring sinkhole in middle of Dong Van rock plateau Alluring sinkhole in middle of Dong Van …
Read More »Vogue Singapore lauds Vietnamese desinger’s architecture-inspired fashion
Vogue Singapore praised local designer Cuong Dam for fusing architectural elements to create his own distinguish clothing style. “Today, Dam has made leaps and bounds in his country’s fashion scene as he leads Vietnam’s vanguard of emerging designers who infuse traditional elements into contemporary, forward-thinking pieces,” Kelly Khua wrote in …
Read More »Central region’s largest bridal boutique shuts, leaves couples in the dark
Many engaged couples have been left helpless after Mai Wedding, the central region’s largest bridal boutique, abruptly closed before their big date. Soon to be brides and grooms in Da Nang City and the central region who signed contracts with Mai Wedding were left feeling betrayed and frustrated as their …
Read More »Pop star cancels US gigs after house theft, says sorry
Singer Ho Ngoc Ha apologized to fans for canceling her U.S. gigs due to her illness after her home got looted on Oct. 8. “I have a fever and severe bronchitis, so I had to cancel my U.S. gigs. My family has also been through some difficult times and is …
Read More »Pop star apologizes for canceling US gigs due to illness following home theft
Singer Ho Ngoc Ha apologized to fans for canceling her U.S. gigs due to her illness after her home got looted on Oct. 8. “I have a fever and severe bronchitis, so I had to cancel my U.S. gigs. My family has also been through some difficult times and is …
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