

Malaysia will temporarily close airspace around Kuala Lumpur International Airport from 8 a.m. to noon daily between Aug. 26 and Aug. 31 to facilitate Royal Malaysian Air Force rehearsals for the National Day parade flypast.
Malaysia Airlines announced flight schedule adjustments during this period and advised passengers to arrive at least four hours before rescheduled departures for check-in and document checks. Travelers are also reminded to carry all required travel documents and confirm entry and exit requirements via official sources.
Hong Kong actress Carman Lee, 59, shared in a recent video that while she once dreamed of marriage and motherhood, she no longer seeks dating or relationships. Reflecting on her past, she said she had wondered if marriage and children might have brought a better life, but now feels her single status is the best arrangement and something she values deeply.
Lee admitted that in her youth she “loved wildly and blindly,” sometimes at the cost of her career, including a relationship with a younger man that didn't work out. Now, she chooses to focus on the happiness her work provides. She explained that her 30s were filled with worries, but by her 50s, she had grown wiser, more self-aware, and more relaxed. Looking ahead, she hopes to maintain her fitness into her 70s and 80s.
Today, Lee remains active in fashion, TV, livestreaming, and advertising, often sharing fitness and muscle training videos. Before her acting career, she was a flight attendant. She debuted in 1990 but rose to fame in 1995 as Xiao Long Nu in TVB's The Return of the Condor Heroes, a role so acclaimed that novelist Jin Yong praised her as the perfect embodiment of the character.
Four standout vegetarian restaurants in Hanoi combine unique architecture with creative plant-based cuisine.
Hoi (81 Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh) occupies a restored 1921 French villa with arched windows, balconies, and a garden. It serves innovative dishes like cordyceps soup, truffle rice balls, and mushroom pâté, with a 68-dish buffet priced at about VND300,000 ($11.40).
Uu Dam Chay (55 Nguyen Du, Hoan Kiem) recreates a northern countryside house with timber columns and earthy tones. Its Michelin Bib Gourmand menu offers refined vegetarian fare like fresh rolls, roasted vegetables, and hotpots. Prices are higher, around VND400,000–500,000 ($15–19), and reservations are advised.
Sadhu has three locations across Hanoi and is known for its Buddhist-inspired interiors with dark wood, bamboo, and soft music. Its 100-dish menu includes creative items like fried lychee rolls and mugwort pizza. A table-served buffet, priced at VND298,000 ($11.40), allows diners to sample widely without waste.
Vi Lai (67 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem) is a five-storey “green oasis” where each floor tells a different visual story, from folk paintings to lotus ponds and flamingos. It offers à la carte and buffet options, featuring dishes like braised mushrooms, coconut curry, and bamboo rolls, plus herbal teas. Average cost is VND300,000 ($11.45).
Together, these restaurants highlight how vegetarian dining in Hanoi blends design, ambiance, and inventive menus.
Mui Ne Bay's 10-kilometer crescent coastline, once famed for its coconut groves and pristine beaches, is now marred by makeshift sea walls built by resorts to combat erosion. Dozens of temporary embankments—ranging from sand-filled fabric tubes to stone and concrete barriers—line the shore, disrupting its natural charm. Some stretch into the sea, while others block direct beach access, leaving tourists inconvenienced and concerned about safety.
Local resident To Van Phu notes that stronger waves over the past decade have eroded the beach, pushing businesses to build ad hoc defenses, creating a disjointed and unattractive shoreline. Nguyen Van Khoa of the Binh Thuan Tourism Association explains that resorts have invested billions of dong in temporary barriers, but without coordination, each has built differently.
The Lam Dong Province People's Committee has since issued technical guidelines for constructing sandbag-based embankments, requiring uniformity for new projects. Meanwhile, the provincial Department of Science and Technology is researching erosion causes and plans to deliver a comprehensive long-term restoration strategy by 2026. Tourists and locals alike hope these efforts will preserve Mui Ne's natural beauty and stabilize the coastline.
Tropical Depression Kajiki strengthened into a storm Saturday morning after entering Vietnam's waters and is forecast to hit the central region, from Thanh Hoa to Hue, by Monday noon. At 7 a.m. Saturday, Kajiki was 480 km east-northeast of the Paracel Islands, with winds of 74 kph, moving west-northwest at 25 kph. It is expected to intensify, reaching 103–133 kph winds and gusts up to 180 kph before landfall.
The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts winds up to 126 kph along the Nghe An–Hue coast, while the Hong Kong Observatory forecasts a peak of 130 kph passing through Nghe An. From Sunday, coastal areas from Thanh Hoa to Hue will face winds up to 133 kph and waves 6–8 m high. Inland areas, including Thanh Hoa–Quang Tri, may see gusts up to 155 kph. The Gulf of Tonkin will also be affected with strong winds and waves up to 3 m.
Meteorologists warn of extreme risks to vessels, aquaculture, and coastal infrastructure. Heavy rainfall of 100–150 mm, locally over 250 mm, is expected across the Red River Delta, Hanoi, and provinces from Thanh Hoa to Hue. Some areas, especially Thanh Hoa–Quang Tri, may see up to 600 mm. Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City will also experience storms early next week.
Kajiki is the fifth storm to form in the East Sea this year. Last month's Wipha killed two, injured five, damaged homes, and inundated over 119,000 ha of rice fields in northern Vietnam.
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