Tham Luang Cave in Thailand, which became famous after the successful rescue of 12 boys and a football coach in 2018, has reopened for adventure tourism with a limited number of tourists. The cave is a part of Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai Province, and …
Read More »Hermès heir plans to bequeath billion-dollar fortune to former gardener
Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the renowned Hermès fashion house, with a net worth estimated at around $10-11 billion, is planning to designate part of his vast fortune to his former gardener. A branch of the French luxury fashion company Hermès. Photo by AFP Puech is reportedly seeking to …
Read More »Should I date my foreign supervisor?
My foreign supervisor often invites me to eat, buys gifts for me, and creates opportunities for us to have private time together. I’m a 30-year-old office worker. My job is demanding yet rewarding, so I plan to stay with it long-term. I dated twice before but have been single since …
Read More »Maroon 5 show draws hundreds of international fans to Phu Quoc
Hundreds of fans from the U.S., the U.K., Denmark, Germany, the UAE, Japan, South Korea and China came to Vietnam to watch Maroon 5 perform live on Saturday. The American pop rock band closed the 8Wonder Winter Festival at around 10:30 p.m. with “Sugar,” a hit with nearly 4 billion …
Read More »Daughter of ‘Parasite’ star portrays Vietnamese woman in new film
Judy Song, the daughter of South Korean actor Song Kang-ho, known for his roles in “Parasite” dedicated three months to learning Vietnamese in preparation for her role in the film “White Butterfly.” Judy Song, daughter of South Korean actor Song Kang Ho, portrays a Vietnamese-Korean woman in the short film …
Read More »Vietnamese brothers’ banh mi wows Japan
Bui Thanh Tam was surprised to see long lines of Japanese queuing in front of doner kebab stalls at an Asian market in Tokyo, while few people sought banh mi (Vietnamese-style baguette sandwich). “I think Vietnamese banh mi has a more balanced flavor and is healthier,” said Tam, 32. He …
Read More »Highlights of 8Wonder Phu Quoc’s winter music night
The presence of the six members of Maroon 5 lit up the 8Wonder Winter Festival stage in Phu Quoc on Dec. 16, sending thousands of fans cheering. Maroon 5’s lead singer Adam Levine invites fans to sing along. Many people sang along but said they could not reach the high …
Read More »How much coffee should I drink a day?
I drink coffee every day to concentrate while working. How much coffee should I drink a day? (Manh Hung, Hanoi) Answer: Caffeine – which can be found in coffee, energy drinks, green tea, cocoa, and other drinks – enhances our wakefulness. Our digestive system quickly absorbs caffeine when we consume …
Read More »Hanoians struggle with air pollution
Anh Duc’s sinusitis makes him sneeze every time he removes his face mask after two months interning at a company in Hanoi’s Cau Giay District. The 23-year-old says he started suffering from sinusitis in 2019 when he moved to inner Hanoi for his studies. Constant medication and nasal sprays usage …
Read More »Late actress Kathy Chow remembered by co-stars
Hong Kong actors Felix Wong and Michael Miu remembered late actress Kathy Chow, with Wong recalling her as an innocent and shy woman, while Miu described her as easy-going, charming, lively, and cheerful. Actress Kathy Chow. Photo from Chow’s management agency’s Weibo Attending a program by Hong Kong broadcaster TVB …
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