Miss vietnam 2015

American Justin Douglas told VnExpress International he was glad to hear the test requirement went on May 15. "At this point I think Covid is endemic and that testing serves no significant purpose anymore besides presenting a bureaucratic hassle for traveling. "In addition to the high costs, there was the added stress of finding out where you can get a suitable test, and getting it at the right time." "Vietnam is my favorite country and I have been waiting to go back." Yves Badaroux also of the U.S. said he backed the government's decision as many countries across the world have already done so. "Removing the test conveys a message that the country really wants tourists to come back. "We plan to visit Vietnam in October and November. We miss Vietnam. We have been there five times already and cannot wait to come back." Singaporean Ben Teh said: "This is great news. We don't have to bother to get a PCR or antigen rapid test done because it's really costly and makes no … [Read more...] about Foreigners happy as Vietnam lifts Covid testing requirement

PANO – The Hanoi Gift Show 2015 will be held at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center (148 Giang Vo Street, Hanoi), as announced at a press conference on July 21. According to the organizing panel, around 600 booths from more than 200 businesses and production units in 30 provinces and cities nationwide, such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang city, and Nghe An, are joining the event. Booths at the Hanoi Gift Show 2014. Archived photo Apart from domestic businesses, the show also draws the participation of around 600 importers from 30 countries and territories in the world, such as the US, the EU, Japan, Russia and others. Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan, Vice Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, revealed that the highlight of the show is a “One Village-One Product” exhibition (OVOP Vietnam 2015) introducing products from Vietnamese villages and other Asian countries such as Thailand, Laos, Japan and India. As scheduled, … [Read more...] about Hanoi Gift Show 2015

The organizing committee of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global has released a set of photos of the 35 best contestants stunning in swimsuits as the contest draws near to the finale. Inspired by the nature and tourism potential of Vietnam’s forests and seas, the swimsuit collection was made with golden as the main color in order to highlight the distinct beauty and charm of each contestant, according to the organizing committee. In its maiden organization, the Miss Tourism Vietnam Global beauty pageant looks to find a talented beauty who will be responsible for promoting Vietnam’s tourism to the world. The winner will be given the crown valued at VND3 billion (US$130,000). The contest has attracted many promising candidates who have made multiple changes to perfect themselves in terms of appearance and skills during the course of the competition. A contestant of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global dons a swimsuit. Photo: Miss Tourism Vietnam Global The organizing board … [Read more...] about Top 35 contestants of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global show beauty in swimsuits

The Miss Supranational Vietnam 2022 pageant kicked off on May 17 in Ho Chi Minh City as the country searches for the most outstanding contestant to compete at the global Miss Supranational 2023 competition in Poland. At the announcement of Miss Supranational Vietnam 2022 The organisers of the contest, Unimedia and Leading Media, said that the preliminary round of the beauty pageant is scheduled to last from now until October, while the semifinals and finals will be held in November and December. Most notably, the competition will consist of a unique reality TV show and a series of programmes featuring various activities undertaken by the contestants, with these events set to be held across the country. For this year’s contest, Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen has been selected to represent the country at the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant, which is scheduled to take place in Poland this July. Duyen will be accompanied by renowned Vietnamese designer Le Thanh Hoa at … [Read more...] about Miss Supranational Vietnam 2022 debuts in HCM City

Vietnamese representative Phung Truong Tran Dai officially unveiled an outfit that she will wear during the National Costume Competition at the Miss International Queen 2022 pageant set to take place in June in Thailand. The outfit has been designed by Nguyen Minh Triet and draws inspiration from the motifs of rice, storks, cranes, sun, and Ao Dai, the nation’s traditional long dress Most notably, the highlight of the design is the headdress which takes its inspiration from the sun. The costume is primarily comprised of silk and aims to honour the beauty of Vietnamese women. This marks the third time that the nation has sent contestants to the transgender pageant, one of the world's leading beauty pageant for transgender women. This comes after Vietnamese representative Nguyen Huong Giang won Miss International Queen 2018 the first time the nation sent a competitor to the pageant. … [Read more...] about Vietnam unveils national costume for Miss International Queen 2022

Wasted resources About 3.9 million tonnes of PET, LDPE, HDPE and PP plastic are used in Vietnam each year. Of these, only 1.28 million tonnes (33 percent) are collected for recycling (CFR). Thus, Vietnam discards up to 2.62 million tonnes of plastic every year, leading to a loss of 75 percent of the material value of plastic, equivalent to US$2.2 – 2.9 billion per year. The IFC-WB report on “Plastics Circularity Opportunities and Barriers” estimated that if all the plastics used in Vietnam were collected and recycled, the total annual value of the recycled products and materials would be equivalent to US$3.4 billion. Carolyn Turk, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam said the rapid urbanization and the expanding middle class have significantly increased the consumption of plastic products and packaging, turning emerging markets in the region, including Vietnam into hot spots of plastic pollution. As investment in waste management infrastructure has not kept pace with … [Read more...] about The Garbage economy, what Vietnam is missing

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets the American friends who support Vietnam's victims of Agent Orange /dioxin in New York on May 15. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 15 (US time) had meetings with American friends who have stood by Vietnam and its people as part of his working visit to the US. In the meeting with John McAuliff and group of US who have helped support Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange/ dioxin , PM Chinh said other than future-looking items of bilateral cooperation, the Vietnamese delegation has also discussed with the US side on the handling of war consequences that still haunt Vietnam to this day. There are still three million people suffering from the impacts of Agent Orange, not to even mention the risks of continuing diseases and deformities afflicting future generations, the millions of hectares of contaminated lands, he said. As many as 200,000 Vietnamese martyrs have still not been found, while unexploded bombs and … [Read more...] about PM has meetings with friends of Vietnam in US

As one of the 12 destinations chosen to host the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Hanoi will provide tourists with great experiences thanks to its rich culture and delicacies. The 31st SEA Games take place in the Vietnamese capital and 11 neighboring provinces and cities from May 12 to 23. Since the city hosts several sports, such as diving, swimming, e-sports, wushu, bowling, shooting, archery, and more, people have come there in droves this month. Here are the best choices while visiting Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake Hoan Kiem Lake is the most well-known tourist attraction in Hanoi, and it is a must-see for all visitors. The lake is tied with the legends of Kim Qui (the Golden Turtle God) and Le Loi, Vietnam's emperor and the founder of the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1789). According to mythology, Le Loi used a magical sword Kim Qui provided for him to fight the invading Chinese forces. The Turtle Tower in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Nguyen … [Read more...] about Hanoi attractions and cuisine not to be missed during 31st SEA Games

He told the Vietnamese PM on the sidelines of the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit on May 13 that he had fond memories of his two visits to Vietnam in 2015 and 2016. Overcoming the consequences of war is one of the top priorities in the bilateral relationship, and the U.S. would continue to coordinate closely with Vietnam for this, he assured. He also welcomed Vietnam's commitments at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference Summit and promised U.S. help to fulfill them. Chinh thanked the U.S. for providing nearly 40 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines through bilateral channels and the Covax mechanism when Vietnam was facing its most difficult time during the pandemic. The relationship between the two countries has a special history, and it has gone through many ups and downs but achieved many positives, including the visit of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the U.S. seven years ago, he said. "The visit laid a solid foundation, created a basis for the development of … [Read more...] about US wishes for ‘strong, independent’ Vietnam: Secretary of State

Trust, sincerity, and responsibility are factors to drive the bilateral relations forward. Vietnam and the US agreed on the importance of maintaining peace, security, and freedom of navigation on the East Sea, for which any disputes should be settled via peaceful measures under international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Source: VNA The view was shared during a meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on May 13 in Washington. At the meeting, Chinh thanked the US Government for offering Vietnam’s high-ranking delegation a warm welcome, especially the US National Security Council for its role in cooperating with the ASEAN in hosting the ASEAN-US special summit. “This shows the strong commitment of the Biden administration to ASEAN and the region,” Chinh said. According to the prime … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US share view of peace and prosperity in Indo-Pacific region