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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 ...

The initiative with Philippine Airlines, the Philippines’ flag carrier and sole full-service network airline, is aligned with Traveloka’s commitment to strengthening tourism growth in the Philippines and in the Southeast Asia Region. This strategic cooperation is formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Traveloka and Philippine Airlines that was signed in Manila on Tuesday, 28 February 2023. The MoU was signed by Iko Putera, CEO of Transport Traveloka and Captain Stanley K. Ng, President & COO of Philippine Airlines. Based on the data from the Philippines Department of Tourism, around 83,000 tourists visited the Philippines from the Southeast Asian region during the early pandemic of 2020, a dramatic drop from the over 526 thousand in 2019 due to global border restrictions. However, by the end of 2022, in line with efforts to recover the economy and tourism sector, the number of Southeast Asian visitors heading to the Philippines reached 188,000 travelers, i...

Hoa will be the only Vietnamese ready-to-wear clothing designer attending the prestigious fashion event this year. At present, she is busy completing her 15 designs using traditional natural materials of Vietnam Lanh My A, a delicate cloth woven from the finest silk fibres produced in Tan Chau Silk Village in the southern province of An Giang. The 31-year-old designer is residing in Ha Tinh province and graduated from National Economics University in Hanoi. She now mostly lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City. She built the wedding dress brand Eleven S, which has proved to be a favourite among many Vietnamese artists and celebrities. Paris Fashion Week is one of the four largest fashion weeks across the world, alongside the likes of London, New York, and Milan fashion weeks. This year’s Feb. 27 – Mar. 7 event will feature the participation of nearly 100 designers from around the globe, introducing fashion collections performed by more than 1,000 models. ...

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...

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...