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A couple from Hanoi have been criticised for nude wedding photos near Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province. One of the couple's nude wedding photos The photos belong to a couple from Hanoi, telling a story about how they met, split up and got back together many times before the man proposed to the woman. The couple are naked in the photos taken near Tuyen Lam Lake and the pine forest, a well-known destination in Da Lat. Photographer Nguyen Hung, head of the studio that took the photos, confirmed with Zing News that the couple proposed the idea and the studio were responsible for finding locations. "The bride is a nude model. The groom didn't like it so they split up many times but still had a happy ending. Their wedding album is supposed to be the evidence that nothing can prevent them from being together. The groom also wanted to show the bride that he loves her and accepts what she is doing," Hung said. According to Hung, they started shooting from 3 am until sunrise … [Read more...] about Couple criticised for taking nude wedding photos in Da Lat

A project aimed at raising awareness on child sexual abuse in Vietnam has aroused controversy for displaying child models with pregnant bellies in haunting photos without covering their faces. The 12-piece photo album, named ‘Nhung Dua Tre Mang Bau’ (Pregnant Children), was produced by SHINE Academy, a private center that provides soft skills training for children. In the photos, girls in their preadolescence appear to be pregnant and either alone, in a small group, or interacting with their aggressors. A look of terror and dismay is present on all of the subjects’ faces, highlighted by gloomy backgrounds. A combination of photos in the ‘Nhung Dua Tre Mang Bau’ album. Photo: SHINE Academy The album is part of a communications project to “raise community awareness on sexual abuse against children”, SHINE Academy writes on Facebook. “At first we were petrified by the idea [of children posing as pregnant], but it brought us joy to think … [Read more...] about Photos to raise awareness of child sexual abuse raise eyebrows in Vietnam

Citi and Lazada Group launch a co-branded credit card at a ceremony in HCM City on Friday, targeting younger, digital-savvy customers. — VNS Photo Citi, the largest pan-regional credit issuer, and Lazada Group, Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform, have announced the launch of a new Lazada Citi credit card in Viet Nam. This is the third market in the region where they are offering the co-branded card after Malaysia and Thailand. Cardholders will enjoy 10 times the normal points on Lazada purchases, get 30 per cent weekend discounts and more. New applicants will receive up to VND2 million (US$86) worth of Lazada vouchers and have their application fees waived when they apply online. Natasha Ansell, Citi Vietnam country officer and consumer business manager, said: “This is a step forward in partnership for the credit card business as it showcases the power of e-commerce combined with the strengths of a global financial platform.” James Dong, CEO of … [Read more...] about Citi, Lazada unveil credit card partnership in VN

Read what is in the news today: Society -- The Vietnamese government has released a draft decree on preventing spam text messages, calls, and emails which seeks to allow mobile subscribers to register their number in a ‘do not disturb’ list and give hefty fines of VND80-100 million (US$3,500-4,300) to those who still spam texts and calls to numbers on the list. -- A woman was killed and her ten-year-old daughter seriously injured in a motorbike accident at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Sunday. The deceased mother allegedly rode her motorbike at high speed into a cars-only entrance at the airdrome's domestic terminal and hit the sidewalk, an airport representative told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. -- An employee at a social support center under the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in Ho Chi Minh City was arrested on Sunday for allegedly molesting at least four children aged 13-15 under his care. -- Ho Chi Minh City is looking to make e-tickets … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – November 18

  People flock to the bazaar. VNS Photos Lê Hương Lê Hương Thousands of people flocked to the annual bazaar hosted by the Hà Nội International Women’s Club (HIWC) yesterday in a new urban area in western Hà Nội – enjoying fun, sun and wind. The 27th edition of the event was themed 'Colour the Future' and featured dozens of booths run by embassies and diplomatic corps, charity organisations and businesses. A father and two daughters choose handmade cards at Thương Thương Handmade's booth. Adults and children from various countries came to introduce their cultures, products, seek more partners and simply have fun for a noble purpose – charity. All profits from the event were donated to the HIWC for its charity programmes. Karen Price, an expat from Australia, came to the event with her husband and two daughters. “We had lots of fun here last year,” she … [Read more...] about HIWC bazaar brings funs for a cause