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Siblings in China clash in court over $420,000 inheritance, learn both were adopted

Siblings in China clash in court over $420,000 inheritance, learn both were adopted

An inheritance dispute between two siblings in China over their father's three-million-yuan (US$420,000) property took a twist in court, where it was revealed that neither was his biological child.
My uncle inherited multi-billion-dong house while my father received nothing

My uncle inherited multi-billion-dong house while my father received nothing

My two brothers refuse to divide 12,000 sq.m of inherited land equally

My two brothers refuse to divide 12,000 sq.m of inherited land equally

Brothers threaten violence against sisters for inheritance, all lose 2,800 sqm of land

Brothers threaten violence against sisters for inheritance, all lose 2,800 sqm of land

Two brothers blocked their sisters from using their inherited plots by threatening physical harm, but they all ended up losing 2,800 square meters of land.
July 18, 2025 | 06:45 am GMT+7
I chop down my 15-year-old mango tree because people keep stealing fruits

I chop down my 15-year-old mango tree because people keep stealing fruits

I decided to cut down a mango tree that I planted over 15 years ago after people started climbing it to pick fruit and caused various other troubles.
July 17, 2025 | 05:51 am GMT+7
70-year-old mother refuses to let my brothers and me inherit family land, house

70-year-old mother refuses to let my brothers and me inherit family land, house

When we asked for the title deeds to the family’s properties, our mother called us unfilial and said she would only give them to whoever care for her until death.
July 16, 2025 | 06:32 am GMT+7
Why buying branded items can save more money than chasing discounts

Why buying branded items can save more money than chasing discounts

Our house used to be filled with cheap clothes, bags, and accessories. They seemed like bargains, but in reality, they cost us more than we realized.
July 14, 2025 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for record $10M at Paris auction

Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for record $10M at Paris auction

The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris on Thursday for a record 8.6 million euros (US$10.04 million), auctioneer Sotheby's said.
July 11, 2025 | 06:17 am GMT+7
TVB’s highest-paid actor Moses Chan entrusts estimated $3.8M annual income to wife, Miss Hong Kong Aimee Chan

TVB’s highest-paid actor Moses Chan entrusts estimated $3.8M annual income to wife, Miss Hong Kong Aimee Chan

Hong Kong actor Moses Chan, TVB’s highest-paid artiste with a reported annual income of HK$30 million (US$3.8 million), revealed that he entrusts his finances to his wife, Miss Hong Kong 2006 Aimee Chan.
June 25, 2025 | 06:04 pm GMT+7
I, at 35, struggle with unemployment after losing $4,000-a-month director job

I, at 35, struggle with unemployment after losing $4,000-a-month director job

Having a large team, a voice in major meetings, and strong relationships with business partners, I comfortably earned VND100 million (US$3,830) a month as a director despite lacking technical knowledge.
June 25, 2025 | 06:24 am GMT+7
My brothers inherit our parents' fortune while I, the middle child, only get a 6-meter-wide land lot

My brothers inherit our parents' fortune while I, the middle child, only get a 6-meter-wide land lot

My parents gave my younger brother half their assets and funded my older brother’s education, but left me with only a sliver of land — and the filial duty of taking care of them.
June 18, 2025 | 05:44 am GMT+7
Delivery worker fined $20 for alerting recipient to counterfeit watch

Delivery worker fined $20 for alerting recipient to counterfeit watch

I warned a customer that she was buying a fake product, but she got upset and complained to the seller, leading to me being fined VND500,000 (US$20).
June 13, 2025 | 06:05 am GMT+7
'Rolex’ watch bought in Hong Kong breaks as soon as buyer lands in Hanoi

'Rolex’ watch bought in Hong Kong breaks as soon as buyer lands in Hanoi

A friend of mine bought a counterfeit Rolex watch in Hong Kong, but as soon as he landed in Hanoi for work, he noticed the hour hand had fallen off.
June 11, 2025 | 06:49 am GMT+7
I feel embarrassed wearing a $230 fake Rolex watch to a wedding

I feel embarrassed wearing a $230 fake Rolex watch to a wedding

A few years ago, I bought a fake Rolex watch online for VND6 million (US$230), and it ended up putting me in an embarrassing situation.
June 9, 2025 | 05:50 am GMT+7
Singapore woman alleges brother pushes her down set of stairs in clash over $780,000 inheritance

Singapore woman alleges brother pushes her down set of stairs in clash over $780,000 inheritance

A 67-year-old woman in Singapore claimed that her younger brother pushed her down a flight of stairs after she demanded a share of their father’s inheritance, which was purportedly worth over S$1 million (US$778,000) and left only to his sons.
June 6, 2025 | 06:22 am GMT+7
Bangkok taxi passenger kicked out after refusing to pay $6 flat price for metered ride

Bangkok taxi passenger kicked out after refusing to pay $6 flat price for metered ride

A taxi passenger in Bangkok has called the police after being removed from a ride as the driver demanded a flat BHT200 (US$6.08) fare instead of using the meter.
June 4, 2025 | 07:14 am GMT+7
Jewelry store rejects my 5 taels of gold when I try to cash in

Jewelry store rejects my 5 taels of gold when I try to cash in

When gold hit VND73 million (US$2,802.57) per tael, I brought my stock to a store to sell, but the owner only accepted a rate of VND54 million.
June 4, 2025 | 06:11 am GMT+7
Hong Kong singer Steven Cheung struggles with debt, asks for job on Instagram

Hong Kong singer Steven Cheung struggles with debt, asks for job on Instagram

Singer Steven Cheung has publicly sought help as he faces financial struggles, despite taking on various jobs to make ends meet.
June 2, 2025 | 07:53 am GMT+7
Vietnamese returning from Canada struggles to find Ho Chi Minh City home for $700,000

Vietnamese returning from Canada struggles to find Ho Chi Minh City home for $700,000

With US$700,000 in hand, my uncle thought buying a decent home in Ho Chi Minh City would be easy—until the real estate market shocked him.
June 2, 2025 | 06:07 am GMT+7
Top Japanese actress Miho Nakayama’s son renounces inheritance

Top Japanese actress Miho Nakayama’s son renounces inheritance

The only son of late Japanese actress Miho Nakayama from her marriage to ex-husband Hitoshi Tsuji has decided to renounce his inheritance following his mother’s sudden passing.
May 30, 2025 | 04:50 pm GMT+7
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