Hoang Thuy, Vietnam’s entrant at Miss Universe 2019, has received plenty of compliments from international friends for her fashionable appearance and friendly demeanor as she takes part in the ongoing pageant in the US. Hoang Thuy poses alongside Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011. The Vietnamese girl is aiming to portray a charming image combined with a high-end fashion style during the global pageant. The semi-finals of Miss Universe 2019 are set to take place between December 5 and 6, with the grand final following on December 8. According to Missosology, Cindy Marina from Albania is the front-runner to win this year’s Miss Universe crown with Hoang Thuy expected to be among the competition’s Top 20. One recent development for Hoang Thuy was Shweta Sekhon, Miss Universe Malaysia, posting a video update alongside the Vietnamese beauty and discussing their friendship. During the pageant, Hoang Thuy has been sharing a room with fellow contestant Emma … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Hoang Thuy shines whilst representing the nation at Miss Universe 2019
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Startups catching the eye
Vietnam's emerging startup scene is proving to be a case of right place, right time for local and international venture capital funds. Eleven “rising star” startups in Southeast Asia in September converged at the “500 Startups Demo Day” in Ho Chi Minh City to spotlight the dynamic technology landscape in Vietnam and broader Southeast Asia. “There’s more hype about Vietnam’s tech scene now than ever before, as this is an exciting time for Vietnam overall,” said Mr. Eddie Thai, General Partner at 500 Startups Vietnam. “Vietnam is fast becoming an attractive destination for local and international venture capital funds, who are hoping to capture the growing consumer opportunities and leverage the Vietnamese entrepreneurial spirit.” Rising appetite Vietnam’s startup sector is growing at a rapid clip despite the global economic slump and is closing the gap with regional leaders. In only two years, it has made a big leap … [Read more...] about Startups catching the eye
Southeast Asia’s GDP growth likely to remain at 4.5 pct in 2020
Illustrative image (Photo: businesstimes) Singapore (VNA) – Southeast Asia’s GDP growth is likely to remain at 4.5 percent in 2020, amid high risks of a re-escalation in trade tensions between the US and China, according to the latest report produced by the British advisory firm Oxford Economics. Friction between the two countries remains high and the bulk of imposed tariffs are unlikely to be lifted anytime soon, said Sian Fenner, Oxford Economics lead Asia economist. The region has recorded sluggish performance in the third quarter of 2019, with its GDP growth rising only 4.5 percent year-on-year. Export-oriented economies have suffered the worst blow from the ongoing trade conflict, with Singapore only narrowly avoiding a technical recession in the third quarter of 2019. Due to the US-China trade war, trade uncertainty remains a key drag on manufacturing, exports and investment. The report expects the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia … [Read more...] about Southeast Asia’s GDP growth likely to remain at 4.5 pct in 2020
