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Mai Phuong has been ranked first in Pageanthology’s Post-Arrival Top 12, surpassing several strong rivals to secure the top spot. The Top 5 contestants in Pageanthology’s list include representatives from England, Spain, Turkey, and Thailand. Prior to this, Mai Phuong was also named among the Top 25 in the Head To Head Challenge, alongside other representatives from Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and India. Unfortunately, Phuong did not make it to the Top 5 in the category. The 71st Miss World pageant is currently taking place in New Delhi and Mumbai, with approximately 130 contestants vying for the crown. The grand finale is scheduled to be held on March 9 in Mumbai. Measuring 1.70 meters in height and with measurements of 82-63-92 cm, the 23-year-old Phuong works as an emcee, making appearances on various television programs. Over the years, Vietnamese representatives have achieved notable success at the Miss World pageant. Luong...

Organized by the ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), the gathering united 47 delegates from 18 political parties across 12 Asian nations, alongside approximately 100 young Mongolian representatives. This event built upon the success of the previous ICAPP Youth Wing Meeting and the 7th ICAPP Women’s Wing Meeting held in Mongolia last August, as reported by Vietnamnet. The discussions primarily revolved around the opportunities and challenges that youth encounter in engaging with national parliaments and political activities. Delegates shared practical solutions and experiences to encourage youth participation in social and political life, emphasizing areas such as training support, access to finance and healthcare, job creation, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Furthermore, they highlighted the crucial role of youth leadership in science, technology, innovation, and creativity. Scene of the opening session of the 6th ICAPP Media Forum. (Photo: VNA) The event conclud...

Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius (Photo credit: DD News). Image Credit: ANI In a virtual address at the inauguration of multiple development projects commissioned with assistance from all-weather ally India, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Thursday said the event marks a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries, reflecting the mutual commitment to shared development goals while upholding sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Today marks a new chapter in the history of the Republic of Mauritius, especially that of Agalega, and of the Mauritius-India Special Partnership,” PM Jugnauth said. Addressing fellow Mauritians in their native language, Jugnauth assured continued efforts to address delays in projects while dispelling rumors of a foreign military base in Agalega, reaffirming Mauritian sovereignty over the islands. “As we say, when there is a will, there is a solution. I am giving you the assurance that we will continue all our ...

Children across the region, are growing up in food environments that promote the sale and consumption of these ‘junk’ foods and drinks, rather than healthier alternatives. As a result, more than one in three adolescents are drinking at least one sugary drink a day; more than half consume a fast-food once or more a week; and less than half, are eating enough fruit and vegetables every day. “Today, children and young people are surrounded by junk-food marketing wherever they go: online, on their way to school, college or university, on television, and even while standing in the checkout line of the grocery store. The result is that too many children in East Asia and the Pacific have poor, unhealthy diets that are having a devastating impact on their health and well-being. It is about time that we change this.” shared Ms. Debora Comini, Regional Director, UNICEF East Asia, and Pacific. UNICEF has been working closely with governments and partners to introduce policies and legislat...

The City Edition vehicles will continue be delivered to customers at VinFast’s stores or through a home-delivery service in the following days. The VF 8 City Edition includes 999 vehicles that were imported to the U.S. last December. As a limited edition, the VF 8 City Edition comes with a special financing offer for customers. The VF 8 City Edition Eco and Plus models have an EPA estimated range of 207 miles and 191 miles respectively. The VF 8 City Edition is equipped with a wide range of advanced technologies including ADAS and Smart Services. VinFast firmware over-the-air (FOTA) may provide all VinFast vehicles with regular updates designed to enhance vehicle functionality and performance. With a customer-centric philosophy, VinFast also offers outstanding after-sales policies including a 10-year warranty for vehicles and batteries, mobile services, 24/7 roadside assistance, and many more to provide customers with piece of mind throughout their electric vehicle ownership ex...

Speaking at the event, Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairman of the commission Ha Kim Ngoc looked back at achievements in cooperation with UNESCO last year, including the country’s election to the Inter-Governmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2022-2026 tenure with the highest number of votes. Vietnam is now a member of three important UNESCO mechanisms, namely the Executive Board in the 2021-2025 tenure, the Inter-Governmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in the 2021-2025 tenure, and the Inter-Governmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the 2022-2026 tenure. Vietnam’s role and position in the multilateral forum have been increasingly improved. Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO Ha Kim Ngoc speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Ngoc noted that the UNESCO Director-General made an official visit to t...

In recent interview with local new agencies on the occasion marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral relation establishment between Vietnam and Australia, Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski emphasized that the two countries have had many outstanding accomplishments in multifaced cooperation, thanks to the firm foundation of mutual trust. Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski “[The bilateral relation] is built on a strong feeling of mutual trust and practical cooperation on so many fields and so many years. I thank my Australian predecessors, Vietnamese ambassadors and leaders in enabling the strong areas of cooperation to develop, such as: defense cooperation, education, trade and the important people-to-people relations,” said Goledzinowski. In regards to milestones in the bilateral relations, Ambassador Goledzinowski said that Australia was one of the pioneers in investing in Vietnam right after the Southeast Asian nation opened its economy in the 1...

At the launching ceremony. Photo: HUFO The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City on March 1 organized a ceremony to launch the publication “Tranh dau cho hoa binh,” the Vietnamese version of the book “Waging Peace in Vietnam” which details efforts by US soldiers to oppose and resist the US war in Vietnam. After six years, the translation and editing process has been completed with the copyright and franchise license of New York-based New Village Press, the War Remnants Museum has cooperated with the HCM City Youth Publishing House did the printing and distribution of the Vietnamese-language publication of “Waging Peace in Vietnam”. Attending the ceremony were Ton Nu Thi Ninh, former Ambassador of Vietnam to the European Union, Belgium and the Netherlands, Chairwoman of the HCM City Peace & Development Foundation; Director of the HCM City War Remnants Museum Tran Xuan Thao; and Vice Chairman of the HCM City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) Ho Xuan Lam. For ...

The female soldiers master martial arts In the last days of February, the weather at the Cua Lo – Ben Thuy Port Border Guard Station is boiling hot and even cause severe sunburns. Despite the blazing heat, female officers in the Women’s Union of the Border Guards of Nghe An province still focus on their practicing and marching martial arts to perform at the training ceremony of Nghe An province in March. They are expected to join their male colleagues to perform martial arts with bare hands, daggers, nunchaku, and situational fighting. A female border guard soldier is practicing. (Photo: phunuvietnam.vn) In the break, Captain Dang Minh Khue, President of the Nghe An Border Guard Women’s Union is happy with her team’s progress. “We have practiced together for 3 weeks. The official performance is coming in a few days so my sisters and I have to do our best to keep up with our male colleagues. This is the third time I have participated in martial arts training, so I have...

At a workshop held by Dai Tin F&B in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 ahead of the occasion, a small group of attendees were given ingredients and shown how to bake by a professional. Attendees learn to bake Craquelin at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of Valentine’s Day in 2023. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre News Baker Dang Que Ngan shows attendees how to bake at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of Valentine’s Day in 2023. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre News With a fee of VND120,000 (US$5), attendees can bring their cake or pastry home after the workshop. According to baker Dang Que Ngan, each type of cake requires a different amount of time and effort. “For example, it normally takes around an hour to make our Valentine Craquelin,” Ngan said.  “Bakers need to pay attention to adjusting the oven to the proper temperature not to ruin the crust.” An attendee decorates Valentine Craquelin puffs at a baking...