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The statuesque 25-year-old, hailing from Hung Yen Province in northern Vietnam, has captured attention with her striking looks and impressive stature, standing tall at 1.74 meters. Bich, who now works for a construction company in the capital city of Hanoi, is no stranger to the world of beauty pageants. She has an impressive track record, having previously participated in multiple prestigious competitions. Her accolades include securing a spot in the Top 41 of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, as well as achieving Top 10 placements in both Miss Charm Vietnam and Miss Earth Vietnam for the year 2023. Miss Earth, an esteemed international pageant held annually in the Philippines, goes beyond physical beauty. It serves as a platform to promote environmental advocacy, awareness, and social responsibility, making it one of the renowned Big Four beauty pageants, alongside Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss International. The upcoming Miss Earth pageant, set to commence on October 22, will w...

The Australian Embassy celebrated more than just culinary delights at this year’s event; it honored the growing bond between Australia and Vietnam, now cemented by their elevated relationship status to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Beyond the iconic Long Bien Bridge, a symbol of Hanoi’s rich history, and the architectural marvel of Sydney Harbour Bridge, this event portrayed two nations connected by literal and figurative bridges. It brought to life the essence of their partnership – a celebration of shared values and a promising future. Guests were treated to a culinary journey, indulging in a variety of authentic Australian barbecue dishes crafted by Chef Tommy Pham and the team at the Daewoo Hotel Hanoi. The culinary delights were paired perfectly with a selection of premium Australian wines from over twenty renowned wineries. “Taste of Australia’s Big BBQ is a unique occasion to embrace our shared tradition of connecting over food and beverage,” said Australian Ambass...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Hanoi commenced with a meeting with General Secretary and President To Lam at the Party Central Committee Headquarters. The two leaders agreed to strengthen the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic partnership through party diplomacy, state diplomacy, and cultural exchanges. Peace and stability in the East Sea were also highlighted as mutual priorities. Premier Li emphasized China’s commitment to developing strong relations with Vietnam, stating that it is a priority in their neighborhood diplomacy. He affirmed China’s consistent support for Vietnam’s renewal, development, and socialist ideals. On October 13, Premier Li and his delegation paid their respects to President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the same day. During their talks, the two prime ministers announced the openi...

From the lighthouse at Dai Lanh cape, Tortorelli operated a drone to capture, as he described it, “the stunning array of colors that adorned the sky”. “As I watched the live feed from my drone, the scene unfolded before my eyes like a dream,” said Tortorelli, who shared a photo of the sunrise with his 9,000 Instagram followers @with.b3n. “In that moment of serenity, a sense of gratitude filled my heart for the privilege of witnessing such an awe-inspiring morning.” A photo taken by Benjamin Tortorelli of Mui Dien lighthouse in Phu Yen Province, south-central Vietnam. That July sunrise was not Tortorelli’s first photograph from Phu Yen. In fact, the 35-year-old photographer’s Instagram is filled with photos of Phu Yen landmarks that he has captured during his seven visits to the province. These include snapshots of the Tuyet Diem salt fields and O Loan Lagoon. A bird’s-eye view taken by Benjamin Tortorelli of farmers working on a salt field in Tuyet Diem salt vi...

The event will provide a unique opportunity for businesses, F&B representatives, and culinary enthusiasts in the capital to explore the potential for further development in the South American nation while enjoying the flavors of traditional dishes, cocktails, and the exquisite taste of Peruvian specialty coffee. The culinary week will be organized by the Embassy of Peru in Vietnam in collaboration with Á Âu Vocational Guidance and Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, which will feature special activities such as cooking and mixology classes for students, as well as demonstrations of Peruvian cuisine. Participants will have the chance to experience the enticing array of flavors of famous dishes prepared by Peruvian chef Jose Maria Murga Brescia at the Oven D’or Restaurant of Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. From 2012 to 2023, the World Travel Awards organization has nominated Peru 10 times on the list of the world’s top culinary tourism destinations. Peru has also been honored in the category of top ...

The purpose of the festival is to showcase the beauty of Vietnam’s landscapes and people, as well as to foster international exchanges through various photography-related activities. This festival is part of a series of events celebrating the National Tourism Year 2023, which is hosted by Binh Thuan province and carries the theme “Binh Thuan – Green Convergence”. Ma The An, Director of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography, and Exhibition, stated that the festival provides an opportunity for photography enthusiasts and professionals from both Vietnam and abroad to exchange ideas and showcase their artworks. Out of the 2,252 submissions from 147 photographers representing 15 countries and territories, only 200 photos by 82 participants were selected for the exhibition titled “Vietnam through the lens of international photographers” in Phan Thiet City. These photos are also available for viewing on the website of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography, and Exhibition at ape....

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations, the Japanese Embassy in Hanoi announced a street food initiative to promote the culinary culture of both countries. As part of the project, two Vietnamese chefs and one Japanese chef will collaborate to create new dishes that blend traditional Vietnamese and Japanese cooking techniques and ingredients, showcasing culinary solidarity. The recipes for these innovative dishes will be featured on the organizing board’s website at https://ift.tt/8MFPTpu, along with an opportunity for online voting. Renowned Vietnamese cuisine researcher in Japan, Chef Shinobu Ito, will contribute two dishes created from simple yet representative ingredients of both culinary traditions. These dishes include Okonomiyaki-flavored grilled rice paper and grilled rice balls flavored with fish sauce. The two Vietnamese chefs, Huynh Thanh Lam and Nguyen Ba Phuoc, will present a unique fusion of popular Vietn...

The audience who completely filled Nguyen Du Indoor Stadium were captivated by the breathtaking performances of Vai, a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, and his talented colleagues. They were truly amazed by Vai’s extraordinary Hydra guitar, a multi-faceted instrument with two headstocks and three necks, featuring 7 and 12-string guitars, a 4-string ¾ scale length bass, 13 sympathetic harp strings, half-fretless necks, single-coil, humbucking, piezo, MIDI, and sustainer pickups, as well as floating and hardtail tremolo bridges and phase splitters. This concert in Vietnam marks Vai’s first performance in the country, celebrating his 45-year-long music career and promoting his latest album, Inviolate. Vietnam is the inaugural destination of Vai’s Inviolate World Tour in Southeast Asia. Vai, at the age of 63, is an accomplished American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He has been nominated for Grammy Awards 15 times and has been honored with the prestigious award three...

The work has been done on the initiative of Dao Thi Cam Suong, a calligrapher from Can Tho. The giant conical hat is made up of a total of 540 smaller conical hats, with calligraphy written on top. Suong has spent 89 days writing the calligraphy and finding connections to produce the finished product. The words written on the giant hat include sightseeing spots in Can Tho, folk songs, proverbs, poems, and the names of various provinces and cities across the country. She shares that the purpose of her work is to honour the beauty of the fatherland through pieces of calligraphy. Indeed, the giant hat is created from 540 small conical hats which themselves represent the country’s 54 ethnic minority groups. The diametre of the giant hat spans for more than eight metres, with the length from the tip to the brim roughly four meters and the length from the tip of the cone to the ground roughly six metres. The work has 14 rows of conical ha...

War and political instability have created, chaotic flows of refugees and other migrants, and have been one of the foremost causes of national populism. (Express photo by Gajendra Yadav) The world has changed dramatically in the past two years. The two most significant triggers of this change have been the Covid pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These two events have disrupted the structures of economic globalisation. National policy responses have been less than ideal, with the largest mistake being the US Federal Reserve’s tardiness in combating rising inflation. Their delayed action is shocking the global system even further. Even before these shocks, there was mounting concern about the effects of globalisation on the livelihoods who were not well equipped to benefit from increased competition and rapid technological innovation. Populist nationalism was rearing its ugly head, even in seemingly liberal democracies like the United States and United Kingdom. ...