Model Dianka Zakhidova said she considered herself lucky after settling down in Vietnam and marrying goalkeeping star Bui Tien Dung. “Every aspect in my life has become more positive,” Zakhidova told VnExpress. “I became more mature, more responsible, and am trying every day to nurture our family.” Zakhidova and Dung …
Read More »Charlie Puth to perform at Vietnam festival
U.S. pop star Charlie Puth is set to perform in resort city of Nha Trang on July 22 along with Vietnamese artists at a music festival. The organizers of the 8Wonder music festival confirmed Tuesday that Puth would perform next month and famous Vietnamese singers would take the stage with …
Read More »How to safely defrost food?
My family has a habit of storing frozen food for future use. How should I defrost food so it can be safely consumed? (Han, 30, HCMC). Answer: Fresh food, when left at room temperature, creates favorable conditions for bacteria to grow. During meal prep, there exists the concept of “the …
Read More »British University Vietnam hosts green startup competition
British University Vietnam (BUV) has kicked off Greenathon 2023, an entrepreneurial competition for sustainable business ideas, with a prize pool exceeding VND400 million. Marking its inaugural edition at BUV, this hackathon-style event presents a golden opportunity for aspiring young minds nationwide to convene, network, and forge practical business solutions that …
Read More »Vietnamese freestyle footballer meets Cristiano Ronaldo
Freestyle footballer Do Kim Phuc fulfilled his dream of meeting Cristiano Ronaldo when he spoke with the Portuguese star in Saudi Arabia and got his signature. Phuc and Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. Photo courtesy of Phuc Phuc said he had only four days between being notified he would visit Al …
Read More »Hainan Airlines slammed for grounding overweight female attendants
Hainan Airlines, the fourth largest airline in China, has been criticized for suspending female flight attendants who weigh more than company policy allows. Hainan’s female flight attendants are grounded if they are 10% above the standard weight limit. The limit is height (cm) minus 110 = standard weight (kg), The …
Read More »Will I have a stroke for going into an air-conditioned room after being in the sun?
Every day I have to commute and work outdoors for 7-8 hours. When the temperature is too high, I usually go to the mall to avoid the heat. But when I enter the mall, I often feel dizzy and have a headache. I get better when I sit down for …
Read More »Dress worn by oil exec’s mistress sells out
A bright pink dress worn by a Chinese oil executive’s apparent mistress is all the rage after a video of the couple holding hands in public went viral. The owner of the shop that sells the dress has said the item is now completely sold out after over 12 million …
Read More »First loves prove unforgettable
A few years ago, every time he visited his hometown, Tung got drunk and sat on the river bank looking over the water towards his ex-girlfriend’s house. There he remembered the times when they were together, and he sang out into the night. Nguyen Xuan Tung, 65, who now lives …
Read More »Beauty queen sparks debate over poor English skills
Beauty pageant contestant Dang Thanh Ngan has caused debates online for her limited English skill at the 2023 Miss Supranational in Poland. Ngan and other contestants had an online interview with host Ivan Padrez in Supra Chat, an important part of the competition on Sunday. The two contestants with the …
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