A Hong Kong couple who took their children storm chasing during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year was spared a criminal conviction of child neglect after agreeing to a HK$2,000 (US$255) bind-over order.
After earning a few yuan an hour weaving fishing nets, many women on China’s Qushan Island in Zhejiang Province have found financial independence by switching to food delivery.
After a failed marriage and betrayal just before her wedding day, Nguyen Khanh Huyen closed off her heart until the warmth of her South Korean fiance’s family helped her trust again.
Locals build living bridges out of tree roots and wear full-body umbrellas made from leaves to cope with life in the world's wettest village of Mawsynram in India.
SSouth Korea will begin distributing a second round of cash aid next week to the bottom 70% of earners, covering about 35.8 million people, as rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis add pressure on households.
A Chinese woman was fined for filming herself dancing and putting on makeup behind the wheel while claiming her car’s assisted-driving system was the better driver.
A hawker accused former Singapore actor Huang Yiliang of making defamatory comments about her relationship status and demanded an apology after their altercation went viral online.
A Chinese barbecue stall owner drew crowds of supportive customers after shutting his business for 13 days to donate stem cells to a three-year-old child with leukemia.
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics, accusing the company of using her image on television packaging without permission and seeking US$15 million in damages.
Billionaire owner of the Aston Villa soccer team Wesley Edens was allegedly targeted in a US$1 billion blackmail scheme in the U.S. after a brief romance with a Chinese divorcée.
Young people in China are increasingly turning to cosmetic surgery to improve their chances in life, believing it can help them get jobs and cope with bullying.
Hanoi street vendors are moving into alleys, renting indoor spaces or switching to takeaway sales as authorities step up a citywide campaign against sidewalk encroachment.
After two months in Germany on a family reunification visa, I realized life was very different from what I had imagined and even began considering returning to Vietnam, despite the possibility of being separated from my husband again.
Okonogi Ruka, a member of the Japanese idol group Jams Collection, has sparked mixed reactions after sharing a photo of her cluttered apartment, where piles of belongings left almost no room to move around.
Blackpink member Jennie has received more than 23.8 billion won (US$16.3 million) in settlement payments over the past two years from OA Entertainment, the one-person agency she founded.
Veteran Hong Kong actor Lee Ka Ding accuses his eldest son, actor Augustine Lee, of spending HK$2 million (US$250,000) from his savings and keeping the death of his ex-wife a secret for 10 days.
Lauren Sánchez, wife of billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has worn a gown inspired by a “controversial dress” from a portrait by 19th century painter John Singer Sargent.
Each pair of outfits and accessories below may appear nearly identical at first glance, yet the price difference between them can reach thousands of U.S. dollars. Can you tell which item costs more?
Once viewed as a simple way for colleagues to bond, the habit of ordering drinks and snacks together, often called “office afternoon tea,” is becoming a financial burden and a subtle source of pressure for many young employees.
Retired Chinese gymnast and world champion Wu Liufang said her cultural heritage dance videos on social media helped her pay off her family’s 400,000 yuan (US$55,000) debt and regain her sense of dignity.
Chinese supermodel Ming Xi’s marriage to Mario Ho, son of late casino mogul Stanley Ho, brought her into a world of luxury, scrutiny and family expectations behind the glamour.
A durian seller in Singapore’s Aljunied neighborhood has come under fire after a customer accused the stall of pressuring him into buying an opened fruit he did not want.
Tiffany Chen, the wife of Hong Kong entertainment tycoon Charles Heung, revealed that martial arts star Jet Li "didn't take a single cent" following his divorce from his first wife, former actress Huang Qiuyan.
Drinking tea daily can support liver health when consumed in moderation and at the right time, but excessive or improper consumption may place added strain on the liver over time.
TV host Cathy Wong has sold her luxury apartment at Hong Kong’s The Sorrento complex for HK$20 million (US$2.6 million), resulting in an estimated loss of HK$1 million.
Founded in 2000, The East Rose Dental has developed its presence in Vietnam's dental market through a focus on experienced practitioners, modern technology, and patient-centered services for both domestic and international clients.
Coco, the former 49-year-younger girlfriend of Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse, father of singer-actor Nicholas Tse, says she received HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) from Patrick after their split.
A 24-year-old woman in China regained consciousness after a three-month coma caused by a botched cold treatment, just two days before her planned wedding.
The K-pop group Blackpink’s Lisa drew attention at the Met Gala 2026 in New York City in a Robert Wun design featuring an arm motif inspired by her own.
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing said that after falling from the peak of her career to a low point, she now sees the experience as the beginning of a personal rebirth.
After three years of using dating apps, chatting with 20 people and meeting five, Thuy An found a compatible partner and bought a home with him just one month into their relationship.
As Hanoi works to clear makeshift markets that spill onto sidewalks and roads, many vendors are packing up when patrols arrive and setting up again minutes later, saying formal stalls are too costly and draw too few customers.
When French rider Valentin Debise crossed the finish line first at the Portuguese round of the Supersport World Championship, Zhang Xue sprang to his feet in tears as the crowd around him cheered and lifted him into the air.
Isabella Leong and Karmen Kwok both built lives with Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li without marrying him — one became the mother of his three sons, while the other stepped away from her career to be with him.
The 4 zodiac signs are expected to see strong business gains in the first half of 2026, as their careful planning begins to pay off in both small ventures and long-term investments.
Since gaining fame in the early 2000s, U.S. actress Anne Hathaway, dubbed the “world’s most beautiful cover star,” has become a major figure in cinema and fashion.
Jean-François Cavaille and his wife had planned to visit Dong Thap province for just a few days to celebrate Lunar New Year festival (Tet) with their in-laws, but the charming Mekong Delta lifestyle kept them there for two months.
Small seeds such as chia, pumpkin, and sunflower are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential micronutrients, and help build muscle and improve overall health.
South Korean audiences have admired singer-actress Kwon Nara’s “fresh and vibrant” images, and her summer backdrops of Hoi An and Da Nang as "picture-perfect".
Sun Pan, a 20-year-old from Hunan Province, gained online attention after claiming he sold pork to support his six younger siblings, but authorities later found the story had been staged.
Hong Kong-Canadian singer Charlene Choi, one half of the Cantopop duo Twins, has announced her marriage to fitness coach Elvis Lam, who is 10 years younger than her, after several months of dating.
A Chinese man has been sentenced to eight months in jail for stealing three bank cards and SGD750 (US$585.3) in cash from a Singaporean passenger on a Scoot flight from Singapore to Indonesia.
A Shanghai man spent 33 years traveling across China in search of his missing son, only to discover that he had been living just 30 kilometers from the family’s former home.
A 61-year-old Singaporean man was jailed for two months for bigamy after marrying an Indonesian domestic helper in Indonesia while still legally tied to his wife.
Vietnam had 1.6 million people aged 15-24 who were neither working, studying nor receiving training in the first quarter of this year, raising concerns over wasted human potential and future pressure on social welfare systems.
