Life & Love

Three entries by Vietnamese photographers that capture the beauty of different parts of their country were among the 20 finalists at this year’s ViewSonic ColorPro contest. One taken by Tran Tuan Viet shows young men lifting a teammate who is hugging a wooden ball at a ball wrestling festival in …

The late Hong Kong actress Kathy Chow’s family has announced the return of her ashes to her homeland following her cremation in mainland China. Actress Kathy Chow. Photo from Chow’s management agency’s Weibo The actress’ family said they did so to “allow her to return to her roots,” according to …

Goalkeeper Filip Nguyen, who holds the highest transfer value in Vietnamese football according to Transfermakt, celebrates receiving his Vietnamese citizenship alongside family. The Department of Justice in Hanoi hosted the ceremony on Tuesday to present the footballer with his certificate. A Vietnamese passport and identity card were also issued to …

Lisa, of the legendary K-pop girl group Blackpink, participated in a Bangkok event for the first time since the stir caused by her striptease performance at the Crazy Horse Paris. Sporting a distinctive look with short curly hair and a cheetah-patterned outfit, Lisa attended a promotional event for the luxury …

K-Pop star G-Dragon has been cleared of allegations of illegal drug use by South Korean police, according to media reports. Police had been investigating the singer and rapper, whose given name is Kwon Ji-yong, amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal drugs by the government of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol. …

On the first day of December, the temperature was minus 13 degrees at noon. Na Uy hurriedly set up tables and chairs and hung up his sign, which read in Finnish: “Selling Vietnamese Salt Coffee.” About a dozen customers were already waiting. The 17-year-old boy from Da Nang was deeply …

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai held an engagement proposal ceremony with his girlfriend Chu Thanh Huyen in Hanoi on Wednesday morning. Hai’s family arrived at a store in Hanoi’s old quarter, specializing in wedding gifts, by 6 a.m. They were there to receive the gifts he had previously ordered, including a …

Vietnamese writer Di Li discusses traits such as not reading frequently, making noise, and failing to protect public property in her book “Tat Xau Nguoi Viet” (Bad Vietnamese Habits). Vietnamese writer Di Li’s book “Tat Xau Nguoi Viet.” Photo by Nha Nam The book comprises 48 articles written by Di …

I usually get the flu in winter. Can eating raw garlic help improve my immune system and prevent catching flu? (Minh Phuong, Da Lat) Answer: Garlic is a common seasoning in daily cooking. It is rich in nutrients, containing vitamins A, C, E, K, and B group vitamins (B1, B2, …

Late Hong Kong actress Kathy Chow’s mother has announced that her funeral was a private event attended only by close family and friends. Actress Kathy Chow. Photo from Chow’s management agency’s Weibo Chow’s mother sent a letter to the actress’ fans through her management company on Monday, explaining that the …