Japanese actress Hirosue Ryoko is reportedly preparing to marry her lover, chef Shusaku Toba, after the exposure of their extramarital affair which led to the end of their respective marriages. Japanese actress Hirosue Ryoko. Photo from Hirosue’s fanpage’s Instagram According to a Jan. 1 report by Japanese newspaper Sponichi, Hirosue …
Read More »Is my mother-in-law disrespectful to my mother?
My mother-in-law was absent most of the time when my mother went to visit her. I moved to my mother-in-law’s house in Dong Nai for postpartum care immediately after I gave birth at a hospital. There was only me, my newborn, and my mother-in-law there, as my father-in-law had passed, …
Read More »Vietnamese authorities fine TikToker $300 for claiming Angkor Wat is Thai temple
Ho Chi Minh City TikToker Hua Quoc Anh has been fined VND7.5 million (US$306) for posting a video defaming the sacred Cambodian temples of Angkor Wat last year. HCMC authorities announced the fine Wednesday, and warned him to learn from such incidents and comply with Vietnamese laws when using the …
Read More »Is it necessary to apply sunscreen on cold days?
Do we have to apply sunscreen on clear and cold days? (Ngan, 13, Long An) Answer: Sunscreen is still necessary on cold days, even when you are bundled up from head to toe. It cannot be replaced by any other item. UV radiation penetration still affects our skin even when …
Read More »UK prohibits international students from bringing families
The U.K. has announced a new policy that bans international students from bringing their family members into the country, aiming to reduce immigration numbers. A group of students. Illustration photo by Freepik According to The Independent, the U.K.’s Home Secretary James Cleverly confirmed that this policy was implemented starting Monday. …
Read More »Two passengers from Dubai arrested in India for gold smuggling attempt
Two passengers traveling from Dubai were detained by the customs department at Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Uttar Pradesh, India, for their attempt to smuggle 3.5 kilograms of gold into the country. A person holds gold jewelry. Illustration photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran The incident, which took place on Dec. 30, …
Read More »How much time should I spend eating hotpot?
I usually eat hotpot three to four times a week, with each session lasting between three and four hours. Is this good for my health? (Hung, 35, Hanoi) Answer: Hotpot is an enticing dish, especially during the cold season and on gathering occasions. Enjoying hotpot while simultaneously talking has become …
Read More »I don’t know when my boyfriend can afford a house for us
I have been thinking about breaking up with my boyfriend lately so that he does not have to work hard to try to afford a house for us anymore. We started dating half a year ago. We have talked about the future we want: both of us want to live …
Read More »Blackpink’s Lisa seen celebrating new year in Paris with billionaire heir
Lisa, from the K-pop group Blackpink, was seen spending the first day of 2024 in Disneyland Paris with Frédéric Arnault, son of LVMH’s founder Bernard Arnault. Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink. Photo from Lisa’s Instagram A user posted a video on TikTok on Monday, revealing that they had encountered …
Read More »Vietnamese in Japan panicked by earthquakes
Jolted awake by his ringing phone, Duc Phu realized that his apartment building was shaking violently. A woman is rescued in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024. Photo handout via AFP After finishing his shift on New Year’s Eve, Phu, a trainee at a restaurant in Kanazawa City, …
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