When I proposed to my husband that we move in with my mother to reduce our family expenses, he declined, stating he would prefer to rent his own place and live alone. I am 39 years old and currently reside and work in Ho Chi Minh City. I have been …
Read More »Capturing early 20th century southern Vietnam through foreign lenses
Foreign photographers documented scenes of early 20th-century southern Vietnam, including images of students from the Marie Curie private girls’ school and crowds enjoying traditional opera performances. The street in front of the HCMC Opera House at the turn of the 20th century. The building, designed by Félix Olivier, was inspired …
Read More »What makes Hoi An world’s 4th most beautiful city
Hoi An, rich in Vietnamese culture, has been named the fourth most beautiful city in the world for 2024 by Travel + Leisure, captivating visitors with its cultural and traditional identity. According to the annual World’s Best Awards announced in July by the American travel magazine Travel + Leisure, Hoi …
Read More »Stephen Chow’s past unveiled: Family secrets and cosmetic surgery
Hong Kong director Wong Jing, in his YouTube debut, revealed insights into filmmaker Stephen Chow’s family issues and cosmetic surgery, highlighting their film partnerships in the 1990s. Wong has recently launched his YouTube channel to reflect on his 50-year career in filmmaking, sharing personal experiences and industry insights. In the …
Read More »Singaporean influencer Xiaxue apologizes for controversial comments about Thai women
Singaporean influencer Xiaxue issued an apology and clarification after backlash over remarks about Thai women, claiming her comments were taken out of context. On video posted on Instagram and TikTok on July 27, Xiaxue said: “If you’re Thai and you felt hurt or attacked, I’m sorry, and that’s not my …
Read More »Hoi An’s Pagoda Bridge new look causes mixed reactions
The newly renovated Chua Cau (Japanese Pagoda Bridge), a historic landmark in the central ancient city of Hoi An, has elicited varied responses from the public. Le Huy Tuan, 45, from Da Nang, visited Hoi An on Sunday and expressed his “disappointment” upon seeing the newly restored 400-year-old bridge. He …
Read More »Malaysia launches durian tour packages
Malaysia’s tourism industry has unveiled 62 new tour packages with prices costing up to US$960, allowing tourists to visit durian orchards and experience other entertainment, such as glamping or jungle trekking. The packages run by 27 tour operators are on offer across 12 Malaysian states including Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, …
Read More »International students in US have mountain to climb to get jobs
Nguyen Phu Tri has submitted over 100 job applications to companies in the U.S. during the last 7 years. He has been called only for eight to 10 interviews. The 29-year-old, who holds a chemical engineering degree from Texas Tech University, initially found only part-time work as a lab assistant …
Read More »4 tropical fruits that help reduce belly fat
Including watermelons, papayas, or pineapples in your daily menu helps hydrate and provide fiber to the body, improve digestion, and reduce belly fat. Summer is the time when tropical fruits are abundant. These fruits are low in calories and high in fiber, helping to retain water, increase feelings of fullness, …
Read More »Mundane in Vietnam, double-take by expat
Josh Waston, who has been living in Vietnam for several years, cannot forget the first time he saw a crowd gathered to watch an accident on Saigon Bridge. Speaking to VnExpress, he expressed his astonishment at this. “It is strange that they take the time to stop just out of …
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