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Oliveira throws the winner’s crown to the floor on May 27, 2023. Photo from Daron Bartlett’s Twitter The event in the Brazilian city of Cuiabá had a freak ending when Matheus Oliveira took to the stage and threw the winner’s crown to the floor, breaking it into pieces, after his wife was announced as the runner-up, according to the Daily Mail . Becker, the representative of Cuiabá, was hugging Emanuelly Belini, the representative of Várzea Grande and winner of the contest, when Oliveira came to the stage, snatched the crown from the previous winner and hurled it to the floor. After that, he grabbed his partner’s hair and pulled her off stage. Responding to shouts and disapproval from the audience, he picked the crown up from the ground before smashing it a second time. Nathally Becker, contestant and runner-up of Miss Gay Mato Grosso 2023. Photo from Becker's Instagram Contest security guards had to go onto the stage and remove the furious husband. "He … [Read more...] about Man smashes beauty pageant crown after wife comes runner-up

The Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City will team up with the Vietnam Yoga Federation to roll out the 2023 International Yoga Day in 22 provinces and cities in Vietnam’s southern region at the end of June. This edition will be the biggest ever since the yoga fest was first launched in the Southeast Asian nation in 2015, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City Madan Mohan Sethi told a press briefing on Tuesday. The yoga event is part of a wide range of cultural exchange, tourism, trade, and investment promotion events to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and India, said the consul general. Speaking at the press conference, Sethi affirmed that Vietnam plays an important role in India’s Act East Policy, an effort by the Indian government to cultivate extensive economic and strategic relations with Southeast Asia. India strongly believes in Vietnam’s support, he added. “Both India and Vietnam see mutual respect and trust as the pivot of long-lasting … [Read more...] about Int’l Yoga Day to take place in 22 localities across Vietnam in late June

The medal of VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023. Photo courtesy of VM The 4th season medal of VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon has square shape. In the middle, the image of King Quang Trung riding a horse and raising a sword symbolizes the unyielding spirit of the martial arts land of Binh Dinh. This year's medal uses the golden color representing beautiful sand beaches stretching along the coast of Quy Nhon, the capital town of Binh Dinh Province. The main shape of the design carries the architectural lines on ancient Cham tower. The tower peeking behind the statue of King Quang Trung on the medal is the Binh Lam tower, which was built around the 10th-11th centuries as one of the first Cham towers in Binh Dinh. "Sparkling Quy Nhon" text block appears on the medal in orange and red, the typical colors of VnExpress Marathon. The back of the medal has the word "Finisher" and the image of Hoang Hau beach with crashing waves. "When creating this year's medal, we aim to … [Read more...] about VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023 reveals medal

Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien. Photo from Tien’s Instagram In November 2022, businesswoman Dang Thuy Trang filed a lawsuit against Tien demanding the beauty queen pay the total amount (worth around $102,000) in money owed, damages caused, and compensation. However, the court ruled against all the claimant’s demands on Wednesday. Trang had claimed that in June 2017, Tien had asked to borrow VND1.5 billion from her. Trang said Tien had asked for the money to help with preparations for her appearance in the Miss Southern Vietnam 2017 contest. According to Trang, Tien promised to pay the money back in full after one year. Trang, 36, asked her friend Nguyen Quan Trong to sign a promissory note for the loan on her behalf because she feared she wouldn’t be able to collect the debt on her own. However, when the promissory note expired, Tien did not repay the money as promised, Trang claimed. On top of that, Trang accused Tien of slandering her … [Read more...] about Miss Grand International wins lawsuit

At the launching ceremony, more than 300 cadres and youths of the unit were briefed on key contents in the “Action month for environment 2023.” In particular, youths will foster the implementation of the “Naval youths join hands to clean up beaches and prevent plastic waste” and “No plastic waste in agencies and units” activities and “For a green Vietnam” movement to plant at least 5,000 trees and build a “bright - green - clean - beautiful” barracks. After the event, youth members cleaned up the unit’s barracks and 500m of beach, collected 300kg of plastic waste, planted 200 fruit trees and more than 3,000 casuarina equisetifolia trees, and replaced over 100 underdeveloped trees with strong ones. This is one of the practical activities to realize the unit’s environmental protection efforts and its target of building a regular, green, clean, and beautiful unit to mark the 12th anniversary of its foundation day (June 20, 2011 - 2023) Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Naval Brigade 189 launched “Green Sunday” program

The Le Monde daily said along with the main cast, Hung has made a mark with a highly artistic film about cuisine and the art of living. The film not only portrays a love story in the end of the 19th century but also celebrates the art of fine dining in the French style. Meanwhile, the Le Figaro daily compared the portrayal of the characters in Hung's "La Passion de Dodin Bouffant" to the performance of Catherine Deneuve in the iconic French film "Peau d'âne" or the outstanding performance of Stéphane Audran in the film "Festin de Babette" which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1988. Recalling Hung's success with the film "The Scent of Green Papaya" (L'Odeur de la papaye verte), which earned him the Golden Camera award in 1993, the article's author believed that "La passion de Dodin Bouffant" will surely satisfy food enthusiasts, who are abundant in France. Born in 1962 in the central city of Da Nang, Hung has affirmed his reputation in European and … [Read more...] about French newspapers praise Vietnamese – French filmmakers

It is the VUFO’s most noble distinction honoring Park's significant contribution to the Vietnamese football and the friendly and cooperative relations between the people of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK). Speaking at the event, Nguyen Phuong Nga said the bilateral ties have become a successful model based on political trust, vibrant economic cooperation, and a close attachment in people-to-people exchanges. She attributed that to the important contribution of people’s organizations and individuals from both countries, including Park. As the head coach of the Vietnamese national football team from 2017 to 2022, Park trained and improved the talent of players, helping them gain confidence and bring glory to Vietnam at regional and international tournaments, including winning the 2018 AFF Cup championship, two gold medals in men's football at the 30th SEA Games in 2019 and the 31st SEA Games in 2021, becoming the second runner-up at the 2018 U23 Asian Cup, securing the fourth … [Read more...] about Coach Park Hang-seo awarded VUFO’s friendship insignia

But that was 10 years ago, before she met Hoang Son in 2018. He helped her realize that "being oversized is a unique advantage," she said. "I had probably been hurt too much, and Son came to compensate," the 30-year-old woman said of her now-boyfriend. Quynh and Son at a cafe in Ho Chi Minh City in 2022. Photo courtesy of Quynh Before meeting Son, Quynh believed that she had an "overweight" body. Her height was 1.6 meters, while her weight was 58 kilograms, about 10 kilograms more than the average weight of her peers. She was turned down for jobs many times because companies said she had an "underqualified appearance." But what hurt Quynh most was when her boyfriend of eight years told her to lose weight. "Everyone around me made me feel like I’m ugly. I tried to lose weight like my ex wanted me too, and I didn’t dare wear things he didn’t find eye-catching," she recalled. She also skipped meals and over-exercised. "Still, after all the effort I put in, … [Read more...] about Love changes oversize model’s life

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Vietnam's GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP) stood in 25 th position globally in 2022, ranking just below countries such as Australia, and Poland. Specifically, Australia's reached approximately $1.63 trillion, securing 20 th position worldwide, while Poland's stood at around $1.64 trillion, placing it 19 th . The IMF also estimates that by 2023, Vietnam is expected to secure fourth position in Southeast Asia with a forecast GDP PPP of approximately $1.45 trillion. Looking further ahead, by 2026, Vietnam is estimated to have surpassed Thailand, propelling it to the second spot in the region with a figure of around $1.87 trillion. By 2028, Vietnam's economy is anticipated to have reached approximately $2.21 trillion, placing it among the top 20 economies globally. The top 20 economies in 2028, according to the IMF, are predicted to include China, the United States, India, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, Russia, … [Read more...] about Vietnam projected to become 20th largest global economy

Apple on May 17 announced the expansion of the Apple Store online into Vietnam. Customers throughout the country can now shop direct with Apple and receive a service delivered by dedicated team members ready to share their expertise in Vietnamese. Meanwhile, in mid-May, eDiGi, Vietnam’s foremost premium Apple retailer, announced the closure of its store after five years. The store entered the market when official Apple products were struggling to compete against smuggled counterparts. Backed by one of Vietnam’s top retail companies, IPP Group, eDiGi aimed to carve a niche for itself in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The accolades poured in as eDiGi secured the coveted Apple Premium Reseller and Apple Service Provider certifications, becoming the country’s pioneering haven for Apple aficionados seeking unrivalled services. However, eDiGi found itself grappling with a market where affordable prices outweighed immersive shopping experiences, and it struggled to … [Read more...] about Apple retailers set for price competition shake-up