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The Crowned Beauty: Vietnam Embraces its Second International Transgender Queen

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The first and second runner-up spots at the Miss Equality World 2024 pageant were claimed by representatives from El Salvador and Indonesia, respectively. The competition, which took place in Thailand on Thursday evening, featured a diverse range of segments, including swimsuit, national costume, evening gown, and interview rounds. Among the 13 global contestants, one stood out: Nguyen Trang Nhung. She consistently delivered strong performances throughout the pageant and ultimately clinched the title of Miss Equality World 2024. But her accolades didn’t stop there—she also walked away with two subsidiary awards: Best Talent and Best Photogenic. Miss Equality World holds significant importance as one of the premier international beauty contests for transgender individuals, sharing the stage with Miss International Queen. Vietnam’s presence at these pageants has been notable, with Do Tay Ha securing the fourth runner-up title at Miss Equality World 2023. Nguyen Trang Nhung’s triumph a...

“Celebrating Women’s Empowerment: The Power of Comic Art in Da Nang”

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The Da Nang Fine Arts Museum played host to an extraordinary event on Thursday, with the opening ceremony of ‘The World Needs Superheroines’ exhibition. This event coincided with the celebrations of Spain’s National Day on October 12th and Vietnam’s Women’s Day on October 20th, making it an even more special occasion. This powerful exhibition is a collaborative effort organized by the Embassy of Spain, alongside the Spanish Association of Comic Authors, the Herstóricas Association, Comicola Vietnam, and the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum. Together, they showcase the incredible talent of female artists from both Vietnam and Spain. Representatives from the Vietnamese and Spanish organizing committees come together to celebrate the opening of ‘The World Needs Superheroines’. An event highlighting the power and creativity of women in art. Photo : Nguyen Thu / Tuoi Tre News ‘The World Needs Superheroines’ is more than just an exhibition—it’s a movement. It aims to shine a spotlight ...

The Captivating Baby Hippo: A Charming Sight for Hanoi Tourists

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For the first time ever, a baby hippopotamus has been born naturally at the Hanoi Zoo, located in the heart of Vietnam’s capital city. Nguyen Cong Nghiep, Deputy Director of Hanoi Zoo in Ba Dinh District, shared that the pregnant mother hippo was a gift from Dai Nam Wonderland in Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province. She arrived at the Hanoi Zoo in December 2023 and, after receiving dedicated care for about eight months, gave birth to a healthy male calf on July 23, 2024. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other even-toed ungulates, hippos are actually more closely related to cetaceans such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises. This surprising fact is due to their evolutionary history, as they diverged from cetaceans around 55 million years ago. Hippopotamuses are the third-largest land mammals in the world by mass, surpassed only by elephants and rhinos. These semi-aquatic creatures can reach impressive sizes, with adult males weighing up to 1,500 kilograms and females ...

Centre for Vietnamese Studies Opens in Udon Thani Province, Thailand

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On November 1, a Vietnamese studies center was opened in Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand, as reported by VNA. The center will provide comprehensive training on Vietnam, offering data and multidimensional knowledge about the S-shaped country while contributing to the promotion of understanding and strong cooperation between the two countries. Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (C) cut the ribbon to open the center. Photo: Vietnamese embassy to Thailand Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh and Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Chu Duc Dung attended the launching ceremony along with officials and students of Udon Thani Rajabhat University, representatives of Thai secondary and high schools including teaching Vietnamese, as well as representing Vietnamese expatriates in Udon Thani province. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Khanisara Thansunthornsakun, the rector of Udon Thani Rajabhat university, affirmed that launching the center this...

Vietnamese President Applauds Cardiology Staff’s Contributions

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President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 2 for a delegation of 50 leading cardiac experts and scientists from nations worldwide and ASEAN who will attend the 27th ASEAN Federation of Cardiology Congress (AFCC 2023) in the capital city, according to VNA. President Thuong praised the contributions and dedication of cardiac professors, doctors, and specialists who have made significant advancements in the field of cardiology in Vietnam over the past years. President Vo Van Thuong meets with delegates to AFCC 2023. Photo: VNA He noted that Vietnam, like other countries, is facing changing disease patterns, with non-communicable diseases such as heart diseases on the rise. Therefore, the Vietnamese cardiology sector needs to make greater efforts in early screening and timely detection of diseases. Doctors and specialists should serve as role models in health education, increasing public awareness of self-care, disease prevention, lifestyle change, physi...

Presidents of Vietnamese and Mongolian Observe the Mobile Calvary Police Force’s Performance

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Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh visited the Mobile Police High Command on Thursday, as part of the latter’s ongoing State visit to Vietnam, VNS reported. The two leaders witnessed the technical–tactical performances of the special police, mobile police, and mobile cavalry police. Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh with mobile cavalry police officers. Photo: VNA The horses were donated to the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam by the Mongolian Government and people, contributing to the maintenance of national security and social order. Mongolian horses are usually reddish brown or dark brown, have a well-proportioned body, a broad chest, a slim belly, big, strong legs, thick fur, and a wide neck, and are easy to raise. According to many experts, Mongolian horses are smaller than European horses but stand out for their strength and endurance. They can run contin...

Vietnamese, Dutch Leaders Bike to Experience Hanoi’s Beautiful Autumn Weather

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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte went on a cycling tour around the streets of Hanoi as part of Rutte’s visit to Vietnam. The two PMs started at the Government headquarters on Hung Vuong street and cycled through Phan Dinh Phung street, which is lined with ancient trees. They then continued on to Nguyen Tri Phuong street and Dien Bien Phu street, both of which are home to many historical relics. The tour ended at Ton That Dam street, where the Foreign Ministry is located. During their tour, they also passed through streets near the UNESCO-recognized Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on their cycling tour in Hanoi. Photo: Pham Hai The Dutch Prime Minister was impressed by the landscape and architecture of Hanoi, which combines ancient and modern features harmoniously. Before the visit, the Dutch Prime Minister shared that this was his third visit to Viet...

The Most Charming Lakes For An Autumn Camping Trip Near Hanoi

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After a hard-working and tiring year, we will crave some relaxing time away from the bustling and crowded streets. Camping is one of the most unique and best choices for Hanoians, as it is cheap and convenient without having to travel too far or plan too much. There are many interesting and beautiful destinations that you can find just within the city, and lakes are one of them. Coming here, you will not only have a chance to enjoy the stunning natural scenery but can also create fun activities with your friends or family. Chom Nui Lake Photo: @ToanVu Chom Nui lake, also known as Hoa Son lake, is a picnic spot near Hanoi that has become more famous in recent times after young people took many stunning pictures of the lake and shared them on social media. Located in Nam Son Commune, Soc Son District, just about 40 km from Hanoi, this is a natural lake that has a charming landscape with a large area that attracts a lot of young people looking for an Instagram check-in spo...

Significant milestones in Vietnam – China relations

The post Significant milestones in Vietnam – China relations appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Flight tickets to the United States with Vietnam Airlines for U.S. citizens now now available All public and commercial transport services in Vietnam returning to normal Quang Ninh approves tourism stimulus package worth nearly $8.6 million Livestream marks launch of first COVID-19 fashion collection Official English version of “Ghen Co Vy” released Vietnam’s Hue halves admission charge at attractions to lure tourists Vietnam’s tourism sector prepares for restart Hanoi’s relic sites reopened to serve visitors Rural Vietnamese preschool among world’s top 10 new architecture projects Vietnam kindergarten wins int’l architecture award Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘backpacker area’ bustling again as bars reopen Corona Resort & Casino in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island is back open Secrecy and suspense over Tour de France’s fate Stranded for...

Pessimistic outlook ahead of HCM City’s rental market

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At the famous Ben Thanh market in the heart of District 1, many kiosks have been left empty for a long time. Houses for rent on streets around Ben Thanh market have failed to attract any potential customers for several months. A trader says that people are trying to save money following the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that trading activities have fallen quiet in recent times, particularly as businesses have no plans to rent their premises out. Some traders choose to rent premises in the suburban area with lower prices, thereby helping them to save money and take advantage of the current situation. A trader shares that she had rented a store at Ben Thanh market costing VND200 million per month in 2019. Now she is able to rent a small premise in an alley at a price ten times lower than before. A property on Ly Tu Trong street has a sign showing that it is for rent. Many restaurants remain closed on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street ...