Oskar in a photo she uploaded to her Instagram account. Photo from Spletnik Russia’s Instagram People have been suggesting that the winner of the Mrs Russia pageant, Oskar, 34, from the city of Khabarovsk, has undergone plastic surgery after seeing her during her coronation at an event on Tuesday and comparing her appearance with photos on her Instagram account, reported the Telegraph . Oskar during her coronation on June 6, 2023. Photo from Spletnik Russia’s Instagram The beauty pageant’s organizers had to speak up in defense of Oskar, citing "bad angles" as the reason. "She looks really beautiful in our official photos," said Irina Kirsanova, the representative of the organizers. "It was a bad photo, taken from a bad, low angle. She’s very different. Everyone in the jury saw her and loved her." Responding to the reactions from the public, Oskar said she did not care about them and denied accusations of going under the knife. Oskar is currently … [Read more...] about Mrs Russia faces backlash for not looking like her Instagram photos
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BAT Vietnam focuses on diversity and inclusion
Could you please share why D&I is so important? Hamzah Fazal, head of Talent, Culture & Inclusion, Vietnam Cluster at BAT D&I has evolved dramatically over the years. The world is constantly evolving, and individual identity has become critical. What this essentially means is that talents now prioritise their personal identity concurrently over their corporate identity. People now value their individual identity a lot more than they did 20 years ago, people used to adapt to the company values and identity while suppressing their own. To be relevant in this age, organisations need to create space for diverse talent with diverse identities. From the organisational perspective, diversity is what allows us to be innovative. It brings new ideas and creativity, which would not be possible with a standard or homogeneous view. It simultaneously also allows us to understand our consumers better because consumers are diverse, they have different need and wants, … [Read more...] about BAT Vietnam focuses on diversity and inclusion
Vietnam looks to reinforce ties with U.K., Hong Kong, Lithuania
The meetings took place on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023. Talking to British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Minister Son expressed his delight at the progress in the two countries’ relations in multiple spheres, and suggested both sides increase mutual visits at all levels. He called on the British Government to continue financial and technological support, and assist Vietnam with capacity building within the framework of the Just Energy Transition Partnership to help the country realize the commitments announced at the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26). He also asked for the U.K.’s coordination with and support for Vietnam to successfully serve as co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Program, with priority to promoting economic recovery, helping with economic reform, and aiding Southeast Asian countries to further approach OECD standards. Agreeing on Minister Son’s suggestions, Cleverly expressed the respect for Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to reinforce ties with U.K., Hong Kong, Lithuania
Military service law to be amended to prevent draft dodging
Defense minister Phan Van Giang said at the National Assembly Friday that the number of people reaching the age of military service is high, but so are the numbers of exemptions and postponements, and as a result fewer and fewer people are being drafted. All male citizens need to sign up for military service when they turn 18. Those who enter university or college can postpone their induction but need to sign up before they turn 28. But if they continue to get postponements until they turn 28, they can avoid induction altogether. Other reasons for exemptions include having too many visible tattoos and severe myopia and hyperopia. Women are not required to undergo military service, but can volunteer. Giang said the law would be amended to limit the exemptions and postponements and reduce the service period from the current two years. Some people have called for making the law as strict as in South Korea. South Korea requires all male citizens to serve in the military … [Read more...] about Military service law to be amended to prevent draft dodging
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – June 10
Catch up on the news in Vietnam today: Society -- The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has set up an inspection team to oversee the power management and supply at state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and other relevant units between early 2021 and June 2023 in a bid to clarify the cause of the ongoing shortage of electricity. The team was told to fulfill the duty within 30 days. -- Former Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam was forced to resign as a disciplinary measure for bribery charges by the prime minister. -- Police in Thua Thien Hue Province in central Vietnam said on Friday that they had teamed up with police in neighboring Quang Tri Province to detain a 47-year-old Chinese national for allegedly stealing gold necklace worth VND31 million (US$1,320) at a jewelry shop. -- The Education and Training Division of Ho Chi Minh City’s outlying district of Nha Be suspended a male teacher after he had been accused of sexually harassing a student in class … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – June 10
Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons celebrates 50th founding anniversary
A ceremony took place in Hanoi on Thursday to mark the 50th establishment anniversary of the Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) and the 35th anniversary of the joint operation to search for U.S. soldiers who were reported missing in action (MIA) during the Vietnam War. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc said VNOSMP has been fulfilling its assigned political missions, contributing to the healing of the wounds of war as well as to the normalization and promotion of the Vietnam - U.S. relations over the past decades. With the relentless efforts of the two sides, the Vietnam - U.S. MIA cooperation will continue to achieve positive outcomes and fulfill its humanitarian mission, helping to lift the Vietnam - U.S. comprehensive partnership to a new height, Ngoc stated. Vietnam established the VNOSMP in March 1973, not long after the signing of the Paris Agreement, with the goal of searching for Americans missing during the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons celebrates 50th founding anniversary