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Dai-ichi Life under fire over disputes, illustration photo: webbaohiem.net Pham Thi Tham in the southern province of Kien Giang last month told the media that Dai-ichi Life refused to pay full insurance for her husband, who passed way last August. According to Tham, her husband’s death by electrocution was an accident and his family deserved the full payout of VND1 billion (nearly $43,500). “A lot of witnesses were there when my husband died and they can easily confirm my statement that it was an accident,” said Tham. “I can’t believe Dai-ichi Life required me to submit documents that were similar to a homicide case.” Tham referred to files such as autopsy results and crime scene reports, which cannot be obtained by any means from the local authorities because her husband was not killed. Without the additional documents, Dai-ichi Life only agreed to pay out half of the expected amount. In response to Tham’s accusations, the company said that … [Read more...] about Dai-ichi Life under fire over disputes

  Illustration by Trịnh Lập   By Nguyễn Mỹ Hà   The dreams of millions of Vietnamese people came true on Tuesday night. They had been dreaming for 30 years, or was it 60 as some said? Now it doesn’t matter, as the dreams are reality. The Việt Nam men’s U22 football team won a gold medal at the 30th Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines by defeating Indonesia 3-0 in the final. A popular saying goes ‘phúc bất trùng lai’, which means happiness does not repeat itself, but the men’s victory came just days after the women’s team won their own gold medal at the Games. Double happiness, truly, because despite the fact the women’s football team had won for the sixth time, it was the men’s first triumph. “Though this is the sixth time,” said women’s coach Mai Đức Chung, “I still feel very touched.” Sheer joy and happiness brightened … [Read more...] about Let the Vietnamese spirit soar

Profusion: The golden shower tree embellishes the yellowed walls of Hoi An when it blooms in summer. Street decoration: The first thing that tourists arriving in Hoi An during summer notice are the golden shower trees in bloom. Color contrasts: Shadows of the yellow blooms adorn a typical “Hoi An wall.” Blazing pink: Bougainvillea, also known as the paper flower, is very popular in Vietnam, and Hoi An is no exception. Multiple hues: Hoi An hosts bougainvillea flowers in many colors, including pink, orange and white. Creeping fragrance: The Chinese Honeysuckle in bloom is a double treat. Its white and red flowers exude a heady fragrance in the night. Some honeysuckle species yield edible berries. Carpet of flowers: The peacock flower tree, which blooms only in warm weather, is prone to shedding and strewing them on the ground below. Night light: As it gets darker, colorful lanterns cast their glow on Hoi An streets, including the flowers that line them. … [Read more...] about Hoi An enjoys a floral explosion in summer

The water ran over Nguyen Thi Anh's hands as her granddaughter poured slowly from a plastic bottle. The 57-year-old woman used the water to rinse the dishes after cleaning them with tap water. In the last few days she has been unable to use tap water for much. Last night she had stayed up until midnight with her children to collect water from a tanker truck dispatched by local authorities. "I was sleeping when the security guy knocked on the door and told us the water tanker was coming. We immediately went downstairs to get some water. I was so tired and could not wake up early this morning." But the good thing was that the family had enough fresh water, she added. Anh is one of hundreds of thousands of Hanoians who are trying to get used to bottled water for drinking and cooking to brushing teeth, since they cannot use water from their taps. Hanoians wait to collect potable water from a tanker on October 15, 2019. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy. A senior government official confirmed … [Read more...] about Hanoians struggle for drinking water after river contaminated with oil

  ELEGANT: Chicken Society offers good meals in a classy space and with high-quality service. VNS Photo Minh Thu Though Hainan chicken rice is originated in China, it has become hugely popular in Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore. The dish has also earned a spot in Vietnamese people's hearts, and bellies.   SLATHERED IN FLAVOUR: Steamed chicken in Hainan style is rich in sauces and spices. VNS Photo Minh Thu On a sunny winter's day, I went to Chicken Society nearby West Lake to have lunch with my friends. We chose a table at the veranda with a beautiful view overlooking a swimming pool so we could enjoy the warm sunlight of the midday. When I began perusing the drinks menu, the waiter told me each chicken rice set came with a free drink as a promotion to mark the first anniversary of the restaurant. We felt blessed by this stroke of luck, as a set with chicken, a side, greens and a drink costs just VNĐ95,000 (US$4). For … [Read more...] about Welcome to the not-so-secret society of chicken lovers