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Customers rush to banks for biometric verification as Jan. 1 deadline nears

Customers rush to banks for biometric verification as Jan. 1 deadline nears

In the final weekend before the Jan. 1, 2025, deadline for biometric verification, many customers, especially seniors, rushed to banks instead of completing the process online.
English woman, South African man found dead in Hoi An villa

English woman, South African man found dead in Hoi An villa

Two foreigners, an English woman and a South African man, were discovered dead in separate rooms of a tourist villa in Hoi An Town, central Quang Nam Province.
TVB star Bonnie Chan announces she welcomed twin sons with heir to Malaysia’s richest man

TVB star Bonnie Chan announces she welcomed twin sons with heir to Malaysia’s richest man

Actress Bonnie Chan revealed on Instagram the birth of her twin sons, whom she shares with her husband Kuok Meng Jun, the grandson of Malaysia’s richest man Robert Kuok.

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Tuition fees at Germany’s top 10 universities

Tuition fees at Germany’s top 10 universities

Among Germany's top 10 universities, six offer free tuition, while the remaining four charge fees ranging from 1,500 euros (US$1,564) to 7,800 euros per semester for undergraduate international students.

Producers admit to chasing profits with toxic bean sprouts

Four people have been arrested in the Central Highlands for using banned chemicals to speed up the growth of bean sprouts and make them look more appealing.

How to ride HCMC’s first metro line

Passengers of HCMC’s first metro line, the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien, will be able to board trains using QR codes, Mastercard cards or their personal IDs from Jan. 2.
900,000 passengers ride HCMC’s first metro line in opening week

900,000 passengers ride HCMC’s first metro line in opening week

HCMC’s Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line welcomed over 900,000 passengers during its first eight days of operation, with a peak of 201,000 riders on Sunday, according to the HCMC Urban Railway Company No. 1 (HURC1).
$5B needed for political system streamlining, ministry says

$5B needed for political system streamlining, ministry says

The Ministry of Home Affairs has estimated that approximately VND130 trillion ($5.1 billion) is required to implement a political system streamlining process.
China court hands boy life sentence for murdering classmate

China court hands boy life sentence for murdering classmate

A Chinese court sentenced a teenage boy to life in prison on Monday for murdering his classmate.
South Korea inspects B737-800 fleet after worst plane crash

South Korea inspects B737-800 fleet after worst plane crash

South Korea ordered Monday a "comprehensive inspection" of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's carriers, after a Jeju Air plane crash-landed and burst into flames, killing 179 people on board.

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Fans frustrated as overload disrupts ASEAN Cup final ticket sales on official website and app

Fans frustrated as overload disrupts ASEAN Cup final ticket sales on official website and app

Both the official website and the OneU mobile app, designated for purchasing tickets to the ASEAN Cup final, were inaccessible on Monday morning, displaying error messages caused by server overload.

Charging forward: The rising trend of power bank collecting

Tran Tu of the northern Thai Binh Province has spent around VND100 million (US$3,932) on his curious hobby of collecting cables and power banks.

Singapore leads Hong Kong in race to be crypto hub

Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong in 2024 as a leading digital-assets hub, while its rival financial center struggles to gain momentum.
Huawei surpasses Apple in smart wearables market

Huawei surpasses Apple in smart wearables market

Huawei has surpassed Apple to lead the global wrist-worn wearables market, including smartwatches and wristbands, for the first three quarters of 2024, International Data Corporation (IDC) reports.
WeChat targets deepfake celebrity ads in crackdown on generative AI misuse

WeChat targets deepfake celebrity ads in crackdown on generative AI misuse

WeChat, the messaging app belonging to China’s Tencent Holdings, has announced a crackdown on advertising that uses generative AI to create deepfake celebrity videos.
How Nvidia's billionaire CEO Jensen Huang won over his wife during college

How Nvidia's billionaire CEO Jensen Huang won over his wife during college

At just 17, Jensen Huang, a first-year student at Oregon State University, set his sights on Lori Mills, a 19-year-old classmate.
Malaysia leads Southeast Asian peers in regional data center ranking

Malaysia leads Southeast Asian peers in regional data center ranking

Malaysia has taken the top spot on property consultancy Knight Frank’s ranking of data center hubs in Southeast Asia for the second consecutive year.

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Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say

Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say

Three foreigners were killed after a fire broke out at a hotel near Bangkok's popular backpacker district on the night of Dec 29, the authorities said, with seven others being treated in hospital.

Thailand attracts over 35 million foreign tourists in 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals in 2024 surpassed 35 million, generating over 1.8 trillion THB (US$52.81 billion) in revenue.

Tourist killed in shark attack in Egypt’s Marsa Alam resort

One tourist was killed and another was injured in a shark attack in Egypt’s Marsa Alam resort, the Environment Ministry said in a statement on Dec 29 without giving the nationalities of those involved.
Northern Vietnam province among world’s 71 most beautiful places

Northern Vietnam province among world’s 71 most beautiful places

U.K.-based magazine Condé Nast Traveller has included Hoa Binh Province in northern Vietnam on its list of the world’s 71 most beautiful places, praising its tranquil landscapes and rich cultural diversity.
Cambodia lowers e-visa prices for tourists

Cambodia lowers e-visa prices for tourists

The Cambodian government decided to reduce e-visa fees for tourists and businesses or ordinary people from January 2025.
A look inside the $8,600 cross-Vietnam train journey

A look inside the $8,600 cross-Vietnam train journey

A train with ten sleeper cars and two restaurants, designed to 5-star standards, takes tourists on a cultural journey across Vietnam.
Asia's most beautiful island earns another international recognition

Asia's most beautiful island earns another international recognition

The holiday island Bali in Indonesia has just been named one of 71 most beautiful places in the world by U.K.-based magazine Condé Nast Traveller.

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Chinese actress Vicki Zhao announces divorce

Chinese actress Vicki Zhao announces divorce

In a statement on Weibo, Zhao revealed that her marriage to businessman Huang You Long had legally ended several years ago and stressed that she should no longer be linked with Huang’s activities or controversies.

Chinese actress Zhao Lusi halts all work due to hospitalization

Actress Zhao Lusi’s management team confirmed that she has paused all work commitments after she was seen being wheeled into a hospital, sparking rumors of severe health issues.

My in-laws urge my husband to divorce me and marry someone else

My husband’s parents are pressuring my husband to divorce me and remarry, holding me responsible for not discouraging his gambling habits.
Hong Kong actress Kiko Leung spotted working as waiter

Hong Kong actress Kiko Leung spotted working as waiter

Actress Kiko Leung is currently working as a waiter at a friend’s restaurant due to insufficient income after leaving Hong Kong broadcaster TVB.
Absence off Fala Chen’s husband during family holiday in France raise speculations

Absence off Fala Chen’s husband during family holiday in France raise speculations

Hong Kong actress Fala Chen’s family holiday in France has fueled speculation among fans after her husband, French entrepreneur Emmanuel Straschnov, was absent from her social media updates.
Should you eat rare beef?

Should you eat rare beef?

I like eating hotpot when it’s cold, and I usually just dip the beef in the boiling pot for a few seconds to eat it rare, but I wonder if eating rare meat is safe? (Hue, 34, Hanoi)
My mother-in-law treats my child unfairly because she dislikes me

My mother-in-law treats my child unfairly because she dislikes me

My husband’s mother treats my child indifferently and has never checked up on them, despite showing adoration for my brother-in-law’s children.

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ASEAN Cup final tickets priced up to $39

ASEAN Cup final tickets priced up to $39

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced ticket sales for the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final, even though Vietnam’s opponent is yet to be determined.

Vietnam player wants to face Thailand in ASEAN Cup final

After securing their spot in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final with a victory over Singapore, Vietnam defender Bui Tien Dung expressed his desire to face Thailand rather than the Philippines in the title match.

Philippines will cry after second leg of ASEAN Cup semifinals: Thailand player

Defender Chalermsak Aukkee is confident that Thailand will secure a spot in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final and leave the Philippines in tears after the second leg at of the semifinals at Rajamangala Stadium.
Vietnam deserve to be in ASEAN Cup final: Singapore coach

Vietnam deserve to be in ASEAN Cup final: Singapore coach

Singapore head coach Tsutomu Ogura praised Vietnam's players and tactics after his team lost 1-3 in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup semifinals.
Vietnam enter ASEAN Cup final after defeating Singapore 3-1

Vietnam enter ASEAN Cup final after defeating Singapore 3-1

Vietnam triumphed 3-1 over Singapore in the second leg of ASEAN Cup semifinals on Sunday and entered the final thanks to goals from Nguyen Xuan Son and Nguyen Tien Linh.
Singapore faces mount Fansipan-like challenge in ASEAN Cup semifinal against Vietnam: newspaper

Singapore faces mount Fansipan-like challenge in ASEAN Cup semifinal against Vietnam: newspaper

Singapore reversing their deficit against Vietnam in the 2024 ASEAN Cup semifinal second leg to reach the final is as challenging as conquering Fansipan's peak, according to Berita Harian Singapore.
Heavyweight champ Usyk shows off $100 fake Rolex after victory over Fury

Heavyweight champ Usyk shows off $100 fake Rolex after victory over Fury

Days after defending his three heavyweight boxing belts and earning nearly US$90 million in his victory over Tyson Fury, Ukrainian star boxer Oleksandr Usyk did not hesitate to flaunt a fake Rolex watch.
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Readers' Views

HCMC metro's popularity forces me to wake up early to beat the crowd

When I boarded the train on Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line, I was struck by the number of people already inside, carrying backpacks and briefcases. It was clear that this was not just a novelty but a vital part of the city's daily life.

I decide to walk to metro stations after seeing how fit people are in Taiwan

When I first arrived in Taiwan from Vietnam to study, I was reluctant to walk to metro stations.

I ride 18 km on HCMC's first metro line in just 26 minutes

I took the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line to work on Monday, one day after it was launched, and the 18-km journey that used to take me at least 40 minutes was a smooth 26-minute ride.
 
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