Vietnam
- Thailand News
Thailand joins Cambodia and Vietnam to combat call centre scams, fake news
Thailand is set to collaborate with Cambodia and Vietnam in a bid to curb the menace of call centre scams and fake news, as part of a recent regional initiative. This development was made known by Puangpet Chunlaiad, a minister linked to the prime minister’s office, following discussions with her Cambodian and Vietnamese counterparts. On her recent visit to Vietnam,…
- World News
Unexpected generosity: Penny-pinching Vietnamese mother-in-law treats grandchildren to caviar
A young Vietnamese woman recently misjudged her mother-in-law‘s penny-pinching habits, only to be stunned by the unexpected generosity shown towards her grandchildren by treating them to some caviar. The woman, baffled by the sight of her children enjoying what she mistook for bitter gourd seeds, discovered they were actually eating caviar, one of the world’s most luxurious foods. The woman…
- Business News
Thailand and China’s Guangxi discuss bolstering trade via ILSTC route
Trade discussions took place yesterday between Thailand and China‘s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, focusing on the potential use of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) to enhance trade cooperation. Guangxi Zhuang, a southern Chinese region adjacent to Vietnam, is the operational hub of the ILSTC, a trade and logistics channel. The route extends from Chongqing to the Beibu Gulf…
- World News
Hanoi inferno: Devastating apartment fire claims 56 lives, leaves 37 injured
A devastating fire that engulfed a ten-storey apartment complex in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, tragically claimed at least 56 lives. The fire, which began on the evening of September 12, left an additional 37 people injured, who are currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Hanoi Firefighters worked tirelessly to control the blaze and rescue trapped residents from the apartment block. Nguyen…
- World News
Vietnamese man lives with ex-mother-in-law who arranges remarriage
A 33 year old Vietnamese man remained in the same household as his former mother-in-law even after divorcing his wife. Surprisingly, not only did the mother-in-law permit him to continue residing with her following his divorce from her daughter, but she also facilitated his marriage to another woman. Consequently, her daughter decided to move out instead. The story began over…
- World News
Eight-legged, three-eyed unusual calf birth stuns Vietnamese community
A cow in north-central Vietnam shocked villagers when it gave birth to an unusual calf with eight legs, three eyes, and two tongues, according to a report. Despite appearing ready to give birth on the afternoon of August 1, the cow’s health dramatically deteriorated until the morning of August 2. Locals in the community of Điền Quang, Bá Thước district,…
- World News
Raw crab leads to life-threatening lung fluke infection in Vietnamese man
A 31 year old man was hospitalised after coughing up blood and suffering from pulmonary inflammation, caused by a lung fluke infection contracted from consuming raw crab salad at a friend’s house. On August 10, Vietnamese newspaper Tuoi Tre reported that a 31 year old man was admitted to a local hospital after contracting a lung fluke infection (Paragonimiasis) from…
- Việt Nam
Vietnamese family caught sneaking seafood from buffet sparks outrage
In an unusual occurrence that garnered substantial online attention, a Vietnamese family attending a buffet meal became involved in an argument with restaurant staff for packing away seafood to take home. The incident, filmed and shared widely on social media, revealed deep-rooted cultural perception challenges in Vietnam’s food service industry. Buffet restaurants are highly popular in Vietnam. Although there are…
- Việt Nam
Vietnamese mum turns to unconventional teaching as daughter shuns school
In a world where parents are accommodating their children’s every whim, a mother from Vietnam decided to teach her reluctant school-going daughter a lesson on the importance of education. Through this unconventional teaching method, she demonstrated how physically demanding work can be compared to school. Recently, a short clip was shared on social media, capturing a mother’s unconventional teaching in…
- Việt Nam
5-month old baby astonishes by feeding itself, caught on home CCTV (video)
In an unusual household occurrence, a five month old Vietnamese baby surprised its parents by feeding itself with a bottle, an action typically unachievable at such a young age. The extraordinary moment was captured by a residential CCTV camera and subsequently shared on social media networks. In the shared fragments of CCTV footage, the infant is seen waking up at…
- Việt Nam
Vietnamese woman’s TikTok comparison of lavish lifestyle and fisherman father sparks debate
A distinct paradigm of privilege and struggle has emerged, depicted by a Vietnamese woman on TikTok, that not only made her a trending topic online but also stirred a contentious debate. As she uploaded a comparison of her plush lifestyle to her fisherman father‘s minimalistic existence, which ironically funds her very comforts, it conjured empathy as well as condemnation from…
- World News
Unusual case: Foot hair removal turns septic, lands Vietnamese woman in hospital
A 19 year old Vietnamese woman faced a distressing ordeal when an attempt to pluck out foot hair resulted in a severe infection. Hospitalised for nearly two weeks, she endured a high fever and inflammation, with her left foot turning red and her toes festering. Dr Le Van Thieu from the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi provided insight…
- World News
Vietnam food delivery sparks heated online debate on food safety
In an incident that sparked significant debate around food safety and hygiene, a man from Vietnam recently received an unpleasant surprise in his food delivery order. After enjoying his completed dish, he was alarmed to discover a substantial insect lurking within what was left of his meal. This revelation swiftly captured the imagination of netizens, sparking a torrent of reactions,…
- Thailand News
Three year savings amass over 100 million dong inspiring netizens
A Vietnamese man has gone viral on social media after breaking open his piggy bank that he had been filling for three years. The amassed amount was deposited at the bank, with the counting process alone taking the staff nearly an entire afternoon. The content was initially posted on the TikTok account VL97, later creating a buzz where Internet users…
- Thailand News
Vietnamese man unknowingly serves cat food as beer snacks, tickling netizens
A recent mishap at a Vietnamese home led to a hilarious mix-up of nibbles that went viral on a feline lovers’ forum. The humour-infused story revolves around a man hosting his friends, unknowingly serving them cat food as snacks, which was only spotted by his stunned daughter. The tale has tickled netizens eliciting a surge of laughter and shared experiences…
- Thailand News
Inappropriate wedding photos spark outrage online
A wedding in Vietnam was scrutiny following the behaviour of four young women recently, sparking fiery discussions online. The four all dressed in Vietnam‘s traditional Ao Dai attire, their chosen hue being sweet pink for the occasion, and posed for pictures in a way that did not sit well with netizens. Their chosen poses involved revealing their derriere by purposely…
- Việt Nam
Vietnamese man’s ingenious laundry tactic for cash stash leaves social media bemused
In an unexpected revelation, a woman in Vietnam discovered why her husband of five years consistently insisted on folding the family’s laundry, leaving the social media community amused with his secret. She recently stumbled upon her husband’s concealed stash of cash, cleverly hidden within the folds of the family’s underwear. The woman shared her discovery on social media with a…
- Việt Nam
Vietnamese couple’s inflatable pool wedding day procession takes Internet by storm
In an incredible display of love and resilience, a Vietnamese couple has become an online sensation after braving a torrential downpour on their wedding day. Not letting the floods in the southern region of Vietnam deter them, the couple found a unique solution – the groom guided his bride to their home on an inflatable pool. Reports indicate that due…
- Việt Nam
Vietnamese groom’s embrace with another woman at wedding sparks furore
A flurry of controversy has erupted after a video surfaced online showing a groom intimately embracing a woman, not the bride, during his wedding ceremony in Vietnam. The bride, unable to bear witness to the brazen display, eventually picked up her long skirt and exited the scene alone amid the shocked gasps of wedding guests. The wedding ceremony in Vietnam…
- Thailand News
Skirt calamity: Motorbike near-miss caught on dashcam as woman’s fashion takes a tumble
An alarming incident on a Vietnamese street was caught on a car’s dashcam, where a woman passenger on a motorbike had a near miss with a car after her long skirt got tangled in the motorcycle’s wheel and caused her to fall right in front of the moving vehicle. The driver’s timely response and brake averted a potential disaster. The…
- Politics News
Movie sparks political row: Vietnam throws toys out of pram, bans Barbie film (video)
“I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world, life in plastic, it’s fantastic,” so the Aqua song goes, but not if you’re from Vietnam. It’s hard to imagine a movie about a popular children’s doll could cause an international political crisis but that is exactly what has happened with the latest Warner Bros’ movie Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan…
- World News
Hotpot dinner explosion triggers safety warnings over gas canister use
In a shocking turn of events, a hotpot gathering came to an abrupt halt when a gas canister exploded, causing panic among a group of four Vietnamese men. Miraculously, despite the mayhem, no severe injuries were reported. The terrifying incident was captured on camera and posted on TikTok, rapidly spreading across social media platforms in both Thailand and Vietnam, attracting…
- World News
Phone theft in Ho Chi Minh City takes a twist as dog bites victim
A serious incident emerged in the area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where a phone theft escalated unpredictably, concluding with a dog attack. Authorities have been informed and are actively tracking down the offenders using CCTV footage. The series of events transpired at around 8pm on June 17. A 40 year old woman accompanied by her 20 year old…
- Business News
Kasikornbank branches out into Vietnam aiming at top 20 by 2027
Breaking new ground in its expansion strategy, Kasikorn Business-Technology Group (KBTG), a subsidiary of Thailand’s Kasikornbank, has laid the foundation stone for KBTG Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. With an aim to serve the surging regional digital expansion of its parent conglomerate and to attain a spot amongst the top 20 banks in Vietnam by 2027, this development is…
- Việt Nam
Vietnamese woman laughs off thief’s gold snatching as it turns out to be fake
A woman in Vietnam unexpectedly laughed off a gold snatching incident that went viral, baffling the thief while sweeping rubbish outside her house. The unshaken victim amused onlookers with her reaction when the stolen necklace, worth about 36,800 baht (US$1,060), was revealed to be fake. A video capturing the unusual encounter made its rounds on international websites, showing the woman…
- Việt Nam
Restaurant owner ‘disguises’ beer in soup container to help customer evade wife’s disapproval
A restaurant delivery owner in Vietnam received an unusual request from a male customer, seeking a secretive way to enjoy a beer without his wife‘s knowledge. The owner devised a clever plan and shared the amusing story on social media. With soaring temperatures, it is natural for one to crave a cold beverage. However, when a husband wished to quench…
- Việt Nam
Car driver teaches reckless motorbiker road rage lesson
An incident of road rage in Vietnam has gained attention after a motorbike rider travelled against traffic, ignoring safety rules, and exhibited arrogant behaviour. The rider was eventually confronted by the driver of a black car who retaliated by teaching the motorbike rider a lesson. Reports from a Vietnamese website revealed a recent incident that caused a stir on social…
- Việt Nam
Thrifty mother’s extreme frugal cooking raises concerns among netizens
A TikToker from Vietnam gained attention with her frugal cooking methods on social media after it was brought to netizens’ attention she spends between 7 and 22 baht per family meal. Netizens criticised the Vietnamese mother’s approach, concerned about the potential health impacts on her children. A Vietnamese TikToker, who currently has around 250,000 followers, garnered attention after posting budget…
- Việt Nam
Groom attends bride’s wedding twice, first as guest then as husband
In a twist of fate, a Vietnamese couple married after initially meeting at the bride’s first wedding when the groom attended as a guest. Seven years later, they found themselves tying the knot once more, but this time as bride and groom. No one can predict the future or determine whom they will marry or spend their life with. However,…
- Việt Nam
Vietnamese woman finds hidden lottery tickets during house cleaning, alerts police
A woman in Vietnam discovered hidden lottery tickets and money in her wardrobe and decided to alert the police. On May 30, a Vietnamese woman cleaning her house found many lottery tickets and money in a wardrobe. Suspecting her husband of faking a robbery, she decided to inform the police, who are now handling the case. The suspect, referred to…
- Việt Nam
Viral image ties social media in knots as love triangle unfolds in Vietnam
A viral image featuring a woman who married her neighbour’s older brother a decade after attending his first wedding has captivated social media users in Vietnam. The unexpected love story defies conventional expectations and caused quite a stir online. This unexpected love story began over 10 years ago when a young woman attended the wedding of her neighbour’s brother. No…
- Business News
WHAUP eyes Vietnam wind, solar assets to meet rising energy demand
WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), a subsidiary of Thailand’s largest industrial land developer and operator, is set to acquire wind and solar power generation facilities in Vietnam with a capacity of 50-100 megawatts. This move aims to capitalise on the increasing energy demand in the country. The acquisition is expected to be finalised by the end of the year, according…
- World News
Chinese research ship exits Vietnam’s EEZ after US-China talks
A Chinese research vessel and its escort, which had been operating in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea for nearly a month, left the area on June 5. The departure coincided with high-level talks between the US and China. The Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 had been sailing in Vietnam’s EEZ since May 7, often…
- Thailand News
2 Vietnamese con men swindles 65,000 baht from phone shop in Thailand
Two Vietnamese men allegedly swindled 65,000 baht from a phone shop in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima by selling two counterfeit iPhones. The owner of the phone shop, 46 year old Ratchaphat Thoenmongkhon, filed a complaint at Mueng Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station on May 19 after learning that the two mobile phones she bought from the Vietnamese men were…
- Thailand News
Cash and carry: Vietnamese bride’s counting prowess wows online
A Vietnamese bride‘s ingenious approach to dealing with the overwhelming number of cash-filled envelopes from her wedding grabbed the spotlight online. Using a money counting machine, the savvy bride easily managed the task, garnering attention on social media. Counting money after a wedding ceremony is considered a charming activity for many couples, as they smile at the names of relatives…
- World News
China’s durian imports surge as Vietnam challenges Thai dominance
Beijing’s decision to allow fresh durian imports from Vietnam has led to a surge in demand for the fruit in China, with importers like Bob Wang, founder of TWT Supply China, securing deals with Vietnamese durian farms. Despite the pandemic-related import restrictions, China saw a fourfold increase in durian imports in 2022 compared to 2017, reaching a total value of…
- World News
Viral sensation: Vietnamese couple’s extravagant engagement ceremony leaves social media in awe
A Vietnamese couple’s lavish engagement ceremony, involving extravagant gifts of cash and gold necklaces, gained a lot of attention on social media. The bride received more than 50 gold necklaces and 7.3 million baht (US$201,000) in cash, causing online users to express amazement and envy. Local media reports state that the engagement ceremony took place on Saturday, May 27, involving…
