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Vietnamese caregivers rated best among Asian peers in Japan

Vietnamese caregivers rated best among Asian peers in Japan

Vietnamese caregivers working in Japanese hospitals have been rated the "best" among Asian trainees, according to an industry insider.
Zayn Malik reveals using Chinese herbal syrup to maintain vocal cords

Zayn Malik reveals using Chinese herbal syrup to maintain vocal cords

British Singer Zayn Malik, former member of boyband One Direction, said recently that he always carries a bottle of a Chinese natural herbal remedy used for the relief of sore throat and coughs.
Vietnamese woman walks around naked at Philippine airport over visa fines

Vietnamese woman walks around naked at Philippine airport over visa fines

A Vietnamese woman walked around an airport in the Philippines naked on June 8 after she was requested to pay a fine for overstaying.

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Phu Quoc sea painted red by blooming algae

Phu Quoc sea painted red by blooming algae

Red tides of blooming algae, spanning 1,000 square meters, have been spotted at Mun beach in Phu Quoc Island.

Nine languages self-taught, 87-year-old man pursuing master's degree

An 87-year-old man in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is pursuing a master's degree, and can now tutor students and translate documents in English, Chinese, French, Korean, and other languages.

Vietnamese YouTube channels lose 'millions of US dollars' over Peppa Pig copyright dispute

The Vietnam-based producer of the Wolfoo character on YouTube said the company has lost tens of millions of dollars due to "baseless" copyright claims by the platform.
Indonesian police arrest 6 suspected poachers over the killing of 26 endangered Javan rhinos

Indonesian police arrest 6 suspected poachers over the killing of 26 endangered Javan rhinos

Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they have arrested six suspects in an international poaching ring targeting the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered species.
Kaspersky warns of 'voice bots' stealing OTP codes in Vietnam

Kaspersky warns of 'voice bots' stealing OTP codes in Vietnam

Experts at cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Vietnam have issued a warning about voice bots tricking users into giving up their OTP (One-Time-Password) codes through automatic phone calls known as "robocalls."
HCMC resumes work on $33M convention center after decade-long delay

HCMC resumes work on $33M convention center after decade-long delay

Ho Chi Minh City is tendering for a new contractor to resume an exhibition center in Thu Duc City, which was planned to be an icon for Thu Thiem New Urban Area by 2015.
Thailand to ​seal loophole in drug combat work

Thailand to ​seal loophole in drug combat work

The Thai cabinet has approved in principle a law stipulating that anyone found in possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet will be regarded as an offender and will not have the option of being sent to rehabilitation.

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Thailand begins crackdown on beggars in tourist hotspots

Thailand begins crackdown on beggars in tourist hotspots

Thailand has stepped up its crackdown on beggars flooding in Bangkok’s streets and other busy tourist hotspots to protect its tourism reputation, as officials said they could earn 100,000 baht (US$2,725) a month.

Vietnam one of Asia's 20 most loved destinations

Vietnam ranked 13th in a list of the 20 most loved destinations in Asia thanks to its affordability, friendliness, amazing food and high visa acceptance rate, according to American financial website Insider Monkey.

How to make sautéed salmon with passion fruit juice

Sautéed salmon with passion fruit juice is a nutritious dish that is good for the cardiovascular system.
Thailand urged to upgrade regional airports to boost tourism revenue

Thailand urged to upgrade regional airports to boost tourism revenue

The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) has called on the government to upgrade more regional airports to international airports, aiming to generate higher tourism revenue for 55 second-tier cities, reported local media.
British tourist faces deportation for crashing truck into Bali airport

British tourist faces deportation for crashing truck into Bali airport

Police in the Indonesian resort island of Bali have detained a British man for driving a stolen truck and crashing into the facilities of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
EU increases Schengen visa fees by 12% due to inflation

EU increases Schengen visa fees by 12% due to inflation

The European Union has increased Schengen visa application fees worldwide by 12% from Tuesday, blaming rising inflation in member states.
Singapore one of world's 10 best destinations for retiree travelers

Singapore one of world's 10 best destinations for retiree travelers

Singapore was the only Asian city to appear in a list of 10 best cities for global retirees, thanks to its diverse hotels and quality of healthcare services.

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Fiancée of plastic tycoon heir dazzles in 4 wedding gowns

Fiancée of plastic tycoon heir dazzles in 4 wedding gowns

Vietnamese actress Midu, engaged to the son of a plastic tycoon, has selected white dresses with subtle embellishments to highlight her figure for pre-wedding photoshoots and a private event.

Controversy erupts as luxury brand Giambattista Valli sends Chinese customer's dress to actress Anya Taylor-Joy

A Chinese customer has accused the Italian luxury brand Giambattista Valli of lending a dress she had ordered to British-American actress Anya Taylor-Joy without her permission, sparking controversy.

Chinese billionaire heir Wang Sicong allegedly abandons child

Singer Huang Yiming, renowned for her participation in the talent show “Youth With You 2,” accused Wang Sicong, son of Wang Jianlin—the billionaire chairman of China’s largest real estate developer Dalian Wanda Group—of abandoning their child.
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo sued for allegedly failing to pay $1.1M loan

Hong Kong actor Louis Koo sued for allegedly failing to pay $1.1M loan

Cinema icon Louis Koo has been sued by business associate Alex Dong over allegations of not repaying a HK$8.3 million (US$1.1 million) loan.
My mother-in-law adamantly refuses to organize a wedding for us

My mother-in-law adamantly refuses to organize a wedding for us

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, my husband and I initially postponed our wedding, but my mother-in-law now opposes having it, claiming she doesn’t want it to seem like a ploy to collect monetary gifts.
Finance magnate Chen Jinfei backs actress Liu Yifei

Finance magnate Chen Jinfei backs actress Liu Yifei

Finance magnate Chen Jinfei played a pivotal role in bringing Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei from the U.S. to China and helping her fulfill her dream of becoming an actress.
Hong Kong actress Carina Lau finds romance in every moment with husband Tony Leung

Hong Kong actress Carina Lau finds romance in every moment with husband Tony Leung

Actress Carina Lau often posts to social media photographs of the trips she takes with her husband, actor Tony Leung, expressing that being with him infuses romance into her life.

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Malaysia footballer badly hurt in acid attack pledges to play again

Malaysia footballer badly hurt in acid attack pledges to play again

A Malaysian international badly hurt in an acid attack in May broke down in tears on Thursday as he pledged to return to football in "one to two months."

Vietnam dip, Thailand enter FIFA top 100 after World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam are expected to move down one place, while Thailand will climb two spots to enter the top 100 of the FIFA rankings, following the last two matches of the 2026 World Cup second qualifying round.

Unconscious Philippines player during Indonesia match in stable condition

Philippines defender Adrian Ugelvik has recovered after passing out on the field and was hospitalized in Jakarta during the match against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Tuesday.
18 teams in third round of World Cup Asian qualifiers revealed

18 teams in third round of World Cup Asian qualifiers revealed

Indonesia and Palestine will be in the third Asian qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup for the first time, alongside familiar names such as Japan, South Korea and Iran.
Quiz: Who scored the most goals in a single Euro tournament?

Quiz: Who scored the most goals in a single Euro tournament?

Cristiano Ronaldo holds two scoring records at the Euros but is he the player who scored the most goals in a single tournament?
Thailand captain cries as World Cup hopes dashed

Thailand captain cries as World Cup hopes dashed

Thailand captain Theerathon Bunmathan cried while talking to fans after Thailand were eliminated in the second qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup Tuesday.
Veteran Singapore stopper the toast of China after World Cup heroics

Veteran Singapore stopper the toast of China after World Cup heroics

Singapore's 40-year-old goalkeeper Hassan Sunny was hailed as China's unlikely saviour Wednesday after playing a starring role in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
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Readers' Views

The only issue with Vietnam's tourism is visa approval time

Visa hassle is the biggest problem, if not the only, that discourages tourists from coming and returning to Vietnam, according to readers.

Why I choose to rent in downtown HCMC despite owning a house in the suburbs

I own a house in the suburbs, but I decided to rent it out and use the income to rent a place in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Restaurant prioritizes foreigners even though I arrive 10 minutes earlier

I decided to leave after a restaurant prioritized serving a group of foreigners who arrived 10 minutes later.
 
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