Equities on front foot as US data feeds rate-cut hopes
Shares enjoyed a healthy run Thursday after soft U.S. economic data boosted expectations the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates and put the focus on key jobs figures coming…
200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art goes on display in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum has a new object on display that merges art with Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District: a nearly 200-year-old condom, emblazoned with erotic art. The Rijksmuseum said…
Google partners with Chile to deploy a trans-Pacific submarine cable
Google signed an agreement with Chile on Wednesday to deploy an undersea fiber optic cable connecting South America with Asia and Oceania, a first-of-its-kind project that aims to cement the…
Chinese midfielder slammed for kicking Vietnamese player
Kuai Jiwen, a young Chinese midfielder, is facing criticism online after a dangerous challenge on Viktor Le during China’s 1-1 draw with Vietnam in the 2025 U22 CFA China Team.…
The 5 heirs of Thailand’s second-richest man Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi: What roles do they play in the family business empire?
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, Thailand’s second richest person, has recently handed control of key companies to his five children, marking a generational shift in leadership for his beer-to-property conglomerate TCC Group. The…
Chinese media express concern over potential referee bias in Indonesia World Cup qualifier
Chinese media outlets have raised concerns about the assignment of Uzbek referee Rustam Lutfullin to officiate the crucial World Cup qualifier between China and Indonesia, as his matches with Southeast…
Jackie Chan says ‘too much money’ led to lukewarm reception of ‘Rush Hour 3’
Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan reflected on the mixed reception of the third installment of the “Rush Hour” trilogy, attributing the film’s critical disappointment to having “too much money.” Hong…
What to eat for liver health in summer?
Health experts recommend prioritizing cooling fruits and vegetables, anti-inflammatory foods, and probiotics to support liver detoxification and cooling during the summer months. Hot temperatures in summer, combined with unhealthy eating…
Vietnam among top 5 most searched Asian countries by European tourists: Agoda
Vietnam has become one of the five most searched Asian countries by European travelers this summer, driven by relaxed visa policies, according to a recent report from online travel platform…
STEM fields top list of highest-paying majors for US college graduates
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors continue to be the highest-paying for U.S. college graduates, with a median early-career salary of US$80,000, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of…
US data specialist grads earn over $100,000 right after college
Fresh U.S. graduates in big data software engineering earn US$112,000–148,000 annually, making it one of the highest-paying entry-level jobs in 2025, according to U.S. job platform ZipRecruiter. ZipRecruiter analyzed job…
Businesses need to understand AI instead of chasing trends: experts
Experts at tech conference Super Vietnam 2025 commented that instead of simply following the tech trends, businesses need to understand the essential factors that make artificial intelligence (AI) effective for…
MacKenzie Scott donates $19B since divorce from Jeff Bezos, boosting thousands of nonprofits
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated more than US$19 billion to over 2,000 organizations, since her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019. A three-year study by the Center for…
Vietnam, US complete 2nd ministerial-level trade talk
Vietnam and the U.S have concluded their second ministerial-level meeting on a reciprocal trade agreement, with discussions held on June 4 in Paris. Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen…
China’s Sichuan province to offer extended marriage and maternity leave
Health authorities in China’s southwestern Sichuan province are proposing to extend marriage leave up to 25 days and maternity leave up to 150 days, to help create a “fertility-friendly society”…
Crime gang steals $64 million from UK tax office in phishing scam
Organized criminals stole 47 million pounds (US$63.76 million) from Britain’s tax office last year by using phishing tactics to access more than 100,000 customer accounts and falsely claim payments from…
Vendors in Hanoi, HCMC markets shutter shops amid raids to unearth counterfeit goods
Many shops selling fashion goods, watches and medicines in markets in HCMC and Hanoi have shut down as authorities ramp up raids to root out counterfeits. In HCMC, a large…
Li Yapeng’s 19-year-younger wife Haiha Jinxi earns praise for supporting him through his ‘darkest time’
Chinese model Haiha Jinxi, wife of actor Li Yapeng, has earned admiration for her support of her husband despite the financial challenges he faces, stemming from a 40-million-yuan (US$5.5 million)…
Fake Brit billionaire swindles $2M savings from American woman via online dating app
A British man posed as a wealthy international billionaire has nearly drained an Oregon woman’s life savings in a romance fraud that cost her nearly US$2 million, according to U.S.…
Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 27871 for the Canary Channel, both released on…
Microsoft is finally fixing app updates on Windows
Android and iOS solved this years ago. What took Microsoft so long? Credit: Geralt Windows 8 might have made waves for its short-lived removal of the beloved Start button, but…
When strangers feel like family: British couple discover the Vietnamese way
Kent Murphy stepped into a local grilled chicken restaurant in central city of Da Nang and set his daughter Aoife down, letting her toddle a few steps and rush into…
How much do the top 5 most influential billionaires earn per Instagram post?
The top 5 most influential billionaires on Instagram, featuring U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and American media mogul Oprah Winfrey, can earn over US$300,000 per post in 2024, a study found.…
How much money will Bill Gates’ children inherit from his over $100B fortune?
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has revealed that each of his three children will inherit less than 1% of his fortune, currently valued at over US$100 billion. In a recent interview…
Tech billionaire Bill Gates opposes his youngest daughter Phoebe Gates to drop out of college for entrepreneurship
Tech billionaire Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard to launch Microsoft, but daughter Phoebe Gates says he opposed her plan to follow his path by quitting college to launch a…
Melinda Gates says tech billionaire ex-husband Bill Gates did not consult her before pledging to give away their foundation’s $200B fortune
Melinda French Gates has revealed that her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, did not consult her before deciding to donate 99% of his fortune, which was accumulated by the foundation…
All about Paula Hurd, the girlfriend Bill Gates says he’s ‘lucky’ to have
Paula Hurd, 62, is a philanthropist and former tech executive who has been in a relationship with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates after his 2021 divorce from Melinda French Gates. In…
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Venice wedding sparks local backlash over citywide disruption
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s upcoming wedding in Venice has sparked outrage, as locals cite tourism disruption and environmental concerns, accusing the Amazon founder of “holding their home hostage.” The…
I am NOT taking drugs!’ Elon Musk denies damning report
Elon Musk on Saturday denied a report that he used ketamine and other drugs extensively last year on the 2024 campaign trail. The New York Times reported Friday that the…
Jeff Bezos prepares months-long prenup to protect $220B before wedding to Lauren Sánchez
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is finalizing a lengthy prenuptial agreement to safeguard his US$220 billion fortune ahead of his June wedding to fiancée Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Bezos, 61, and…