Forty-year-old Australian tourist Craig Clive Hilton received a six-week jail sentence in Singapore for assaulting a local security officer while vacationing with his family. In addition to his jail term, Hilton was also ordered to pay the 25-year-old victim a monetary compensation, according to his sentence read Wednesday, reported The …
Read More »Hanoi K-pop show canceled after stars’ last-minute withdrawals
A Kpop event planned to take place in Hanoi this weekend has been canceled after South Korean artists Kim Jae Joong, Highlight, Infinite, and others announced their withdrawals. Artists Infinite, The Wind, Highlight, and Kim Jae Joong informed through their respective agencies their decision of withdrawing from the Open Air …
Read More »Hanoi event canceled after K-pop stars announce last-minute withdrawals
A Kpop event planned to take place in Hanoi this weekend has been canceled after South Korean artists Kim Jae Joong, Highlight, Infinite, and others announced their withdrawals. Artists Infinite, The Wind, Highlight, and Kim Jae Joong informed through their respective agencies their decision of withdrawing from the Open Air …
Read More »Vietnamese-born director’s film enters 2024 Oscars shortlist
Acclaimed Vietnamese-born director Tran Anh Hung’s latest work “La Passion de Dodin Bouffant” (The Taste of Things) has reached the top 15 in 2024 Oscars’ Best International Feature. Vietnamese-born director Tran Anh Hung at the closing ceremony of the cinema program “Gap Go Mua Thu” (Autumn Encounters) in Ho Chi …
Read More »Should I hire baby-sitter for $300 so I can go to work?
I will need a domestic helper to take care of my six-month-old son if I go back to work, and hiring one will cost me around VND7.5 million (US$308). As a 25-year-old foreign language specialist, I am afraid that my language skills will deteriorate if I do not use them …
Read More »Jingle all the way: Christmas concerts and gourmet dining in Hanoi this weekend
Celebrate the magic of Christmas this weekend with a lineup of festive events in Hanoi, from Christmas fairs and concerts to gourmet dining. Dreamy Christmas Fair 2023 The Dreamy Christmas Fair 2023 offers a lively atmosphere and diverse offerings for attendees. The event will host 40 booths featuring a variety …
Read More »Katy Perry lights up Hanoi with hit song performances
The American pop sensation Katy Perry sang “Unconditionally,” “Roar,” and “Firework” at the VinFuture Science & Technology Awards ceremony in Hanoi, her debut performance in Vietnam. American pop singer Katy Perry on stage at the VinFuture Science & Technology Awards ceremony in Hanoi on Dec. 20, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Giang …
Read More »Tourism businesses continue to struggle amid economic downturn
Though the tourism industry achieved its targets in 2023, it still faces challenges amid the economic slowdown, forcing many businesses to cut staff and scale down operations. Hoang Van Duong, owner of Duong Restaurant in Huyen Alley in Hanoi, has laid off his manager, assistant manager and others and only …
Read More »Herbal bliss: Saigon’s salted steamed chicken sells over 500 portions daily
Dat’s salted steamed chicken in HCMC’s Tan Phu District started with just 30 servings and has flourished to selling over 500 daily, offering tender, herbal-infused flavors. Herbal bliss: Saigon’s salted steamed chicken sells over 500 portions daily Herbal bliss: Saigon’s salted steamed chicken sells over 500 portions daily
Read More »Should I hire baby-sitter for $308 so I can go to work?
I will need a domestic helper to take care of my six-month-old son if I go back to work, and hiring one will cost me around VND7.5 million (US$308). As a 25-year-old foreign language specialist, I am afraid that my language skills will deteriorate if I do not use them …
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