Wilson concluded Cong’s collection release, held on Tuesday in th e coastal province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau as part of the 2023 Miss Ocean Vietnam contest. The Japanese beauty queen’s outfit combines a scallop shell-inspired bra and a see-through skirt. Despite walking under the rain, Wilson maintained her calm and cold au ra. The show was held at Hamptons Pier, the longest pedestrian bridge with sea view in Southeast Asia with a length of 270 meters. Aligning with the contest’s theme of seas and oceans, Miss Beauty 2015 Hoai Sa’s outfit consists of a starfish-shaped bra . The beauty queen showed no hesitation walking under the rain. Named “Nang Tien Ca” (The Mermaid), Cong’s collection includes 20 modern-style designs inspired by the ocean and made from recycled materials including leftover fabrics, plastic, and used metal, aimed to raise people’s awareness about environmental … [Read more...] about Japanese and Vietnamese beauty queens showcase local designer’s creations
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Vietnamese beauty queen meets global stars at Milan Fashion Week
The Vietnamese beauty queen (L) wore a Moschino brown-toned outfit set to the brand’s show at Milan Fashion Week last week. She completed her look with a big necklace. She met and talked with Miss Univers e 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, who donned an elegant sequin dress to the show. Giang sat at the show’s front row along with Chinese singer-actress Yu Shuxin (second from L) and Vietnamese fashionista Quynh Anh Shyn (far R). Vietnamese beauty queen meets global stars at Milan Fashion Week Hương Giang dự show Xuân Hè 2024 của Moschino Giang poses at Moschino’s show at Milan Fashion Week. Giang added touches of her strong personality to her look with a wet look hairstyle. For her accessories, she chose a brown belt, a ton-sur-ton handbag, and 20-centimeter platform heels. Giang also met Filipino actress Heart Evangelista. She took a photo … [Read more...] about Vietnamese beauty queen meets global stars at Milan Fashion Week
Beauty queen arrested in fake land sale scam
Pham Thi Minh Phi, who won the Miss Philanthropy title in the Miss Vietnam Business 2022 contest held in Da Nang, was arrested by Lam Dong police on Wednesday to be investigated for obtaining property by fraud. In October 2022, a man in Da Lat of Lam Dong called Phi, requesting her cooperation to raise capital together and do business. Phi, the general director of the Moc Hoa trade and service company, said she was negotiating to buy two land plots, spanning 1.7 ha in total, at VND22 billion. She said she had found a buyer, who was willing to buy the land plots at VND23.6 billion. This would mean profit of VND1.6 billion. Phi said she did not have the VND3 billion needed as a down payment to buy the land plots, so invited the man to raise the money with her. The man agreed to give Phi VND1.8 billion, without seeing the land plots first-hand or checking the legal information of the plots. On November 2, 2022, Phi signed a contract stating that she would borrow VND1.8 billion … [Read more...] about Beauty queen arrested in fake land sale scam
Nha Trang promises to be a city of cinema tourism
If proper efforts are made, using film to promote tourism in Nha Trang might be successful. The coastal province of Khanh Hoa is like a miniature Vietnam, with diverse cultures, natural conditions and historical buildings. In addition, Khanh Hoa hosts popular film festivals and events that bring together actors and directors from other countries, boosting tourism and becoming an attractive destination like Cannes in France, Busan in South Korea, and Hollywood in the US. Do Le Hung Tu, Chairman of the Vietnam Film Association, shared the view following the success of the 2023 edition of the Golden Kite Film Award , which ended this month. The aerial view of Nha Trang City. Photo: Khanh Hoa Tourism Department Echoing Tu, Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the Golden Kite Film Award is a great opportunity for experts and managers to work together and create new cultural projects to make Khanh Hoa's Nha Trang City a popular … [Read more...] about Nha Trang promises to be a city of cinema tourism
Vietnamese-born filmmaker wins best director at Cannes
The movie is a lustrous homage to French cuisine that was loved by many international critics but seemed to leave most local pundits cold. He thanked his star Juliette Binoche, saying she was "quite extraordinary in the film." The prize for best first film went to "Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell" from Vietnamese writer/director Pham Thien An, which premiered in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight sidebar. The picture is the only Vietnamese-language film at the festival this year. It tells the story of Thien, who takes responsibility of accompanying his sister-in-law’s body to their hometown after she dies in an accident, and taking care of his newly orphaned nephew. French director Justine Triet became only the third woman ever to win the festival's top prize with the icy tale "Anatomy of a Fall", led by a riveting performance from German actress Sandra Hueller. Triet used her acceptance speech to slam the government of President Emmanuel Macron for the "shocking" way it imposed a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-born filmmaker wins best director at Cannes
World-renowned boy band Westlife to perform in Vietnam in November
Irish boy band Westlife thrilled Vietnamese audiences on Tuesday night by revealing their plan to come back to Vietnam for a live concert scheduled for November 22. The band wrote on their Facebook account that “Vietnam! We are so excited to be coming back with the Wild Dreams tour on 22nd November 2023.” Their live concert will take place at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, according to their Facebook post. Concert tickets will be put up for sale on Tuesday next week. “Don’t miss out,” they told their fans. A photo of the members of Westlife when they are young. Photo: The Guardian Right after their announcement, the post received some 6,000 emotions, 1,500 comments, and over 1,000 shares from Facebook users. Many fans commented that they were exhilarated and would go to the concert with their friends. The boy band traveled to Vietnam for the first time to perform at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi in 2011, as part of their Westlife Gravity Tour. Two … [Read more...] about World-renowned boy band Westlife to perform in Vietnam in November
Tourists wary of rip-offs in HCMC
French tourist Laurine, who visited HCMC for the first time earlier this month, said before her trip to Vietnam her friends told her she should haggle at half the initial price when buying items in HCMC. When Laurine visited Ben Thanh in downtown area, she was impressed by the beauty of the century-old market with French colonial architecture. She dropped by souvenir stalls inside the market and asked to buy conical hats and small embroidered paintings, but vendors charged her over VND200,000 (US$8.22) for each item. She then negotiated with the vendors and bargained for 50-70% of the initial price. When the vendors refused, she pretended to walk away and they then chased after her, agreeing to sell each item for VND40,000-80,000. "Rip-offs have become a common issue at traditional markets in many Asian countries, not just Vietnam. Therefore, I was not shocked when I was overcharged, but I just didn't know what the real value of the item was, nor what I deserved for the amount … [Read more...] about Tourists wary of rip-offs in HCMC
Ha Long Bay appears in trailer of Hollywood movie ‘The Creator’
The recently released trailer for the science-fiction action thriller film directed by Gareth Edwards has taken Vietnamese fans by surprise with its thrilling scenes shot among Ha Long Bay's islets and blue waters. Edwards said the crew wanted to film rice paddies and terraces in Vietnam and limestone cliffs in the bay, Quang Ninh newspaper reported. The filming was done in 80 different locations, including in Thailand, Cambodia, Nepal, Japan, and Indonesia. Edwards said he had visited Ha Long Bay in the past and been impressed by its majestic beauty, which was why he chose it for "The Creator." The movie is about a battle between humans and artificial intelligence and scheduled to premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 26 before releasing in cinemas three days later. Ha Long has appeared in many foreign films such as "French – Indochina" (1992) directed by Resgis Wargnier, "Pan and Neverland" (2015) by Joe Wright and "Kong: Skull Island" (2017) by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay appears in trailer of Hollywood movie ‘The Creator’
Factors that make Thanh Xuan Valley catch the eye of InterContinental
That is why InterContinental made a splash in the hospitality industry on September 15 when it announced its first valley resort project in Vietnam. InterContinental Thanh Xuan Valley Resort, which is set to become operational in 2027, is located at the heart of the Thanh Xuan Valley tourist urban area, north of Hanoi. The resort will be situated near Dai Lai Lake, less than a 60-minute drive from the downtown of Hanoi. It boasts easy access to the capital region, which is an important strategic position in industrial and commercial tourism development. The resort is nestled inside a 170-hectare complex that includes a high-end residential area, a park, a 10-kilometre trekking route, a zipline among the pine forest, a bustling downtown, and healthcare and education amenities. With convenient access to on-site amenities, InterContinental Thanh Xuan Valley Resort is qualified as a truly rare destination resort in the northern region. The unique rooms on trees at … [Read more...] about Factors that make Thanh Xuan Valley catch the eye of InterContinental