Singer Ha Thanh Xuan returned to Vietnam from the U.S. for performances and family visits, her first trip back since separating from ‘Koi fish king’ Thang Ngo four months ago. Xuan’s visit began in Hanoi last Friday, where she enjoyed sightseeing, including a stop at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and experiencing …
Read More »Beauty queen Diem Huong refutes pregnancy rumor
Miss Vietnam World 2010 Diem Huong dispelled pregnancy rumors after fans speculated about her expecting due to her fishtail wedding dress revealing a prominent bust. Huong attributed her fuller bust to recent weight gain. “The chilly weather here increases my appetite,” she told Ngoi Sao. The beauty queen remained tight-lipped …
Read More »Should I drink alcohol before having sexual intercourse?
My boyfriend believes that alcohol can enhance excitement and prolong ‘intimacy,’ yet its smell makes me uncomfortable and turns me off. Is it recommended to consume alcohol prior to intercourse? (Trang, 29, Hanoi) Answer: The American Heart Association states that consuming under 150 ml of red wine daily may benefit …
Read More »I’m familiar with my relatives’ faces but not their names
Since my parents passed away, I have only been to my hometown during holidays or special anniversaries, making it hard for me to recognize relatives by name, though their faces are familiar. I have long wanted to discuss young people’s diminishing connection with relatives. My hometown is in Hai Duong …
Read More »South Korean actress criticized for antics with 19-year-younger husband
Popular South Korean actress Ham So-won has continued to take heat for sharing seemingly-contrived stories about her married life with Chinese husband Jin Hua, nearly two decades her junior, for attention. During an appearance on the reality show Taste of Wife, Ham So-won admitted to regularly accessing her husband’s Instagram …
Read More »Malaysian woman hires crane for apartment entry after electronic door lock malfunction
Faced with a costly option to break into her own home due to a malfunctioning electronic door lock, a Malaysian woman hired a lorry crane to reach her fourth-floor apartment. Tammy Ng said she returned home in Selangor on Jan. 21 to find her lock broken and her master key …
Read More »Cold snap takes toll on Hanoi’s underserved communities
As the cold spell descended on Hanoi Tuesday, Thuy braved her illness to go to the market and buy cardboard and plastic, necessities for patching patch the holes in the door and ceiling of her house against the chill. Thuy (pink jacket) lives across the street from the Agriculture General …
Read More »Illness anxiety disorder emerges as a common concern
Tran Thi Thanh checks her blood pressure 20 times daily due to her fear of strokes, and Minh Tam is convinced she has brain cancer, prompted by her frequent headaches. Thanh, a 35-year-old resident of Hanoi’s Tay Ho District, is experiencing headaches, a runny nose, and occasional suffocation and palpitations. …
Read More »Beauty queen denies prostitution, pimping allegations in Dubai
Miss Sports Vietnam 2022 runner-up Le Phuong Thao has been disheartened by rumors claiming her participation in acts like prostitution and pimping in Dubai. In an interview with Ngoi Sao on Tuesday, Le Phuong Thao revealed that she relocated to Dubai in February 2023, having secured a position with an …
Read More »Thai hotel giant Minor expects tourist arrivals to exceed govt target
Thai hospitality giant Minor International expects foreign tourist arrivals to exceed 34 million, beating the government’s forecast, as Chinese travelers return, the company’s chairman told reporters on Tuesday. Tourism is a key driver of Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. This year the government is forecasting 33.5 million foreign arrivals. “The steps …
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