Delta Air Lines, one of U.S. biggest airlines, struggled to restore normal operations on Sunday after last week’s crippling global cyber outage, canceling about 1,000 flights on top of the 3,500 it had already scrapped. The Atlanta-based airline, which canceled just over a quarter of its schedule Sunday and delayed …
Read More »Paris shops, restaurants say Olympics hammering business
Paris shops, restaurants, bars and clubs are facing an “unprecedented slump in business and footfall”, trade groups said Friday, blaming in part the “heavy security measures” imposed ahead of the Olympic Games starting July 26. “Despite optimistic forecasts, activity has been down since June, many professionals have seen their revenue …
Read More »Is it healthy to follow the ‘rich people’ diet?
The “rich people” diet, which involves eating the most delicious and nutritious parts of food, is considered to be good for our health. Is this true? (Ngoc, 33, Hanoi) Answer: As economic conditions improve, people’s diets also improve. Many families choose to follow the “rich people” style of eating, also …
Read More »I wonder if my in-laws really don’t care about me
Observing the close relationships between my mother and my paternal grandmother, as well as between my mother and my sister-in-law, I feel saddened by my strained relationship with my mother-in-law. I am 29 years old, married for three years, and have a two-year-old child. My husband and I live in …
Read More »Asia’s ‘best cruise destination’ waives cruise tourist visas
The Philippines, which was named Asia’s best cruise destination last year, has launched a special visa waiver program, making it easier for cruise tourists to enter and travel the country. “The cruise visa waiver program supports our goal of positioning the Philippines as the cruise hub of Asia,” said Commissioner …
Read More »I love Thailand because prices don’t change on holidays
I am a travel fan of Thailand as all tourism services in the Southeast Asian country don’t take advantage of important holidays to increase prices, allowing those with small budgets to still enjoy traveling there. I just returned to Bangkok for a 10-day trip during the Thai Traditional New Year, …
Read More »Cathay Pacific flight attendant holds detached toilet door during 16-hour flight to New York
A Cathay Pacific Airways flight attendant was observed holding a detached toilet door while seated in the cabin crew area during a 16-hour flight from Hong Kong to New York. An aircraft from Cathay Pacific. Photo from Cathay Pacific’s Twitter The South China Morning Post reported that the incident occurred …
Read More »Late Hong Kong actor Leslie Cheung’s former partner Daffy Tong refutes new romance allegations
Daffy Tong, the former partner of the late actor Leslie Cheung, refuted claims that he is dating a new boyfriend and apologized for the unrest his personal life has caused among fans. Late Hong Kong actor Leslie Cheung (R) and his former partner Daffy Tong. Photo from Tong’s Instagram Tong …
Read More »Should I choose the one who loves me or the one whose income doubles mine?
There are two men pursuing me, one who always makes me happy and one who earns twice as much as I do, making me unsure about whom to choose. I’m 27, currently working for a foreign company with a monthly income of VND40 million (US$1,579). Among the two men pursuing …
Read More »Hong Kong Airlines launches daily flights to Da Nang
Flight HX548, operated by Hong Kong Airlines, landed at Da Nang International Airport on Friday, bringing 152 passengers from Hong Kong to explore and experience tourism services in the central city. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, deputy director of the municipal tourism department, said Hong Kong Airlines’ daily round-trip route adds …
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