What happens when Earth experiences the strongest El Niño on record?

At around 5:30 PM on May 5, about a day after facing significant criticism over its recruitment campaign, Oatside Vietnam issued an official reply on its Facebook page, which has about 14K followers. The company said it acknowledged discussions surrounding the recent CMO recruitment and admitted that the campaign deployment…

New 19-year cohort study links passive sedentary behavior to higher dementia risk; cognitively active tasks may protect cognitive function.

Passive mental activities—such as watching television or mindlessly scrolling screens—have been linked to a higher risk of dementia, while more mentally engaging activities, including solving crosswords or drawing, may offer protective effects. The findings come from a study titled “Mentally Active Versus Passive Sedentary Behavior and Risk of Dementia: 19-Year…

Summer travel market intensifies discount race as agencies shift to online pricing and value-driven competition

Domestic travel demand in Vietnam’s domestic market is entering the peak summer travel season, with expectations that demand will rise significantly after the April 30 holidays. However, travel companies are facing multiple variables, particularly rising input costs, as airlines adjust flight frequencies, cut low-occupancy routes, and consolidate passengers to optimize…

Four expert tips to natural-looking foundation that blends with the skin

In recent years, the trend of no-makeup makeup—makeup that looks as if you are not wearing makeup—has grown in popularity. Instead of heavy, mask-like base layers, a naturally radiant, even-toned complexion is becoming the new standard. Makeup artist Hiromi Ueda, one of Giorgio Armani Beauty’s global artists, says that achieving…

Mojiang to host 20th International Twins Festival May 1-5, highlighting twin culture and tourism development

Mojiang Hani Autonomous County in southwest China’s Yunnan Province has extended a global invitation for travelers to join its twin-themed celebration during the upcoming May Day holiday. 20th Mojiang International Twins Festival scheduled for May 1–5 A press conference for the 20th Mojiang International Twins Festival along the Tropic of…

Pediatric scoliosis interventions are performed only after a medical diagnosis.

Currently, scoliosis and kyphosis are relatively common conditions, with children accounting for approximately 0.5–1% of the population. Dr. Dang Khai Minh, Associate Professor, Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Children's Hospital 1, said the team decided to apply a 'two-stage surgery' to rescue the spine for pediatric patients. This is the…

Three Samsung features once dismissed as marketing gimmicks prove useful after hands-on testing

Perhaps you haven't paid much attention to Samsung's features before. Here are Brandon Miniman's insights from MakeUseOf on how to use these features. 1. Speed up performance Most Samsung phones, such as my aging Galaxy S22 Plus, pack substantial performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 octa-core and 8GB of RAM.…

Vietnam Emerges as a Safe Travel Destination Amid Global Risks

Vietnam is increasingly viewed as a safe travel destination as geopolitical conflicts, supply-chain disruptions and rising travel costs continue to affect global mobility. Despite these headwinds, the Vietnamese tourism sector recorded strong growth in early 2026, supported by steady international arrivals and continued air connectivity. International arrivals hit record levels…