Life & Love

My family started experiencing respiratory issues like dry, runny noses, and breathing difficulties recently. Are these respiratory illnesses caused by the extreme fine dust situation in Hanoi? What actions and vaccinations are recommended? (Tuyet Mai, Hanoi) Answer: The dust clouds covering Hanoi recently have been a cause of concern for …

We see each other every day, but my Japanese colleague only informed me “I’m getting married next month” without extending an invite to the ceremony. I do not know about other people in other countries, but I experienced a culture shock in Japan as it is not customary to invite …

Bach Tuyet, 78, an artist of the Vietnamese folk music genre cai luong (reformed theater), has been honored on Forbes’ “50 Over 50: Asia 2024” list of influential Asia-Pacific women. Cai luong artist Bach Tuyet. Photo courtesy of Bach Tuyet The list, unveiled on Wednesday, introduces Bach Tuyet as a …

A heavily inebriated American on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a female cabin crew member, leading to significant mid-flight disturbances. An aircraft from All Nippon Airways. Photo from All Nippon Airways’ Instagram As reported by CNN, the incident led to the flight’s return …

Antoinette Pagaduan, reigning Miss Gattaran 2023 from the Filipino municipality of Gattaran, passed away suddenly a few days after her 20th birthday. Antoinette Pagaduan, Miss Gattaran 2023. Photo from Pageant Talk Instagram According to news site GMA, the news of Pagaduan’s death was shared on Jan. 12 via a Facebook …

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand requires foreigners who fly on domestic flights to present a boarding pass along with passport or other identification documents starting from Jan. 16. Under the new requirements, foreign passengers are required to show an original passport with their name matching that on the boarding …

My wife believes that eating yogurt helps reduce bloating and is good for the digestive system. Is this true? (Truong, 30, Hanoi) Answer: A beneficial bacteria-rich food, yogurt can help balance the gut microbiome, effectively improve our digestive system, and reduce bloating that may result from consuming large amounts of …

Choi Jong-hoon, previously a member of the South Korean band FT Island, has initiated a comeback by launching his own channel, HUNIYA, on Japan’s Fanicon platform after a five-year hiatus. In a message to his followers, Choi said: “It’s been about 5 years since I greeted you all…I’m excited to …

Macanese actress Isabella Leong said she had no remorse regarding her past relationship with Richard Li, the billionaire son of Hong Kong’s wealthiest person, Li Ka-shing. Actress Isabella Leong. Photo from Leong’s Instagram According to Chinese news site Sinchew, Leong reflected on her time with Li as she attended a …

Seeing hundreds of dogs at the Binh Chanh Rescue Center with only a few volunteers caring for them, Alex Ward took it upon himself to find the animals new homes. He did so by opening his own “pet rescue café.” “I admire the volunteers’ efforts, but it’s a shame they …