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"I thought celebrities made money easily. However, after winning the beauty pageant and becoming a celebrity myself, I realized that this is not the case," she told VnExpress . "Those [working in the entertainment industry] who want to maintain their values and pursue their passion have to be able to deal with pressure, chaotic schedules and work much harder than common people," Hang, 24, said. Since her agency encountered hardships in doing business, she has had to work as a free agent. Sometimes she has gone through bouts of self-pity, after having to ask friends to help her attend events and not having an entourage to assist her in taking photos and preparing outfits like many others in the industry. "I had to find jobs, prepare my outfits, and establish connections with others on my own. I experienced financial pressure as well, as there were times when I didn’t have any work," she said. Nong Thuy Hang, 24, Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022. Photo from Hang's Facebook … [Read more...] about Earning money as a celebrity is hard: Vietnamese beauty queen

She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said. Turner began her career in the 1950s during the early years of rock 'n' roll and evolved into an MTV phenomenon. In the video for her chart-topping song "What's Love Got to Do with It," in which she called love a "second-hand emotion," Turner epitomized 1980s style as she strutted through New York City streets with her spiky blond hair, wearing a cropped jean jacket, mini skirt and stiletto heels. With her taste for musical experimentation and bluntly worded ballads, Turner gelled perfectly with a 1980s pop landscape in which music fans valued electronically produced sounds and scorned hippie-era idealism. Sometimes nicknamed the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," Turner won six of her eight Grammy Awards in the 1980s. In that decade she landed a dozen songs in the Top 40, including "Typical Male," "The Best," "Private Dancer" and "Better Be Good to Me." Her 1988 show in … [Read more...] about ‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies at 83

Affirming this to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the sidelines of a press conference announcing Belgium’s new international branding campaign that highlights its openness for innovation, Croo pointed out that both countries have their own strengths, which would benefit the bilateral innovation cooperation. The leader also emphasized the long-standing collaboration between the two countries, saying despite a host of challenges, Belgium has still invested much in Vietnam. Primarily targeted at economic decision makers and the broader research community, the Belgian campaign, titled “Embracing Openness," will run until April 2026 with a total funding of 1 million EUR (1.07 million USD). The campaign is based on people from other countries who will talk about their experiences with Belgium and Belgians in their own language, with stories that focus on the three pillars of the campaign: innovation, partnerships, and diversity. Its goal is to contribute positively to the reputation … [Read more...] about Belgium ready to partner with Vietnam in innovation: PM Alexander De Croo

Released on Tuesday, the video clip was filmed last month as she arrived in Vietnam for a business trip. Over more than a minute, Menin, wearing Vietnamese traditional dress ao dai, takes viewers to see famous landscapes such as Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Ha Long Bay, the world’s largest cave Son Doong, and the Central Post Office and War Remnants Museum in HCMC. Traditional art forms includin g don ca tai tu and Hue royal court music, an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO, also appeared in the video. "Vietnam is a friendly and hospitable country, possessing many beautiful scenes that attract tourists everywhere. It also has a diverse, colorful culture," she said in the video. Menin, 27, of Brazilian and Italian descent surpassed many candidates from various pageants held last year such as Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss Earth, Miss International, and Miss Supranational to become Miss Grand Slam. She has a master's degree in finance from the U.K., runs her … [Read more...] about Queen of beauty queens highlights Vietnam tourist destinations

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

The exhibition, taking place at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), will be a great opportunity for domestic and international logistics service businesses as well as the community of investors, developers and other stakeholders to exchange, cooperate, consult and choose solutions to optimize the logistics procedure of enterprises, according to VINEXAD. Logistics is one of the fastest growing and most stable industries in Vietnam, with an average growth rate of 14–16% a year and a scale of 40-42 billion USD per year. According to Agility's assessment in 2022, Vietnam is ranked 11th in the group of 50 global emerging logistics markets. Under the direction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the event will showcase the development of Vietnam's logistics industry with its inherent potential, aiming to attract foreign investment, transfer operating technology, train human resources and establish a green ecosystem in the logistics industry. Its main categories of … [Read more...] about First ever logistics expo to open in Ho Chi Minh City in August

This year's film festival brings in 19 works, opening with Close - the Grand Prix film of Cannes Film Festival in 2022. The European Film Festival (EUFF) 2023 in Hanoi opened on the evening of May 21, screening films from 19 European countries, starting with Close - the film that won Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. Featuring a selection of contemporary European cinema, including several award-winning entries, EUFF 2023 presents stories set in a range of spatiotemporal contexts. Taking the idea of "journeys" as its starting point, the festival introduces a diverse cast of characters - parents and children, athletes, artists, writers, emigrants, friends, and strangers - who travel across the continent to explore their identity, community, and heritage, often having a memorable time in the process. Through their perspectives, Europe appears in all its kaleidoscopic beauty. Young audiences attended the 22nd European Film Festival opening … [Read more...] about European Film Festival 2023 opens in Hanoi

According to Francois Michel, an agreement was reached to develop a hydrogen factory in Tra Vinh, and a factory to produce activated carbon from coconut shells and other by-products of coconut trees in the southern province of Ben Tre, following a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17. He said that the group is keen to explore new investment opportunities in Vietnam and diversify into the local market and the wider region. At the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed Vietnam's significant potential for developing renewable energy, especially wind and solar power, while also highlighting the country's recent approval of Power Development Plan VIII, which follows key guidelines such as 'openness and dynamism' that appeal to foreign investors. Once the John Cockerill project is complete, it will be the second hydrogen factory in Tra Vinh. In March, TGS Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen JSC held the ground-breaking ceremony for its Tra Vinh green hydrogen factory in Dong Hai … [Read more...] about John Cockerill to develop hydrogen factory in Tra Vinh

Vietnam is considered the country that has improved the most in promoting a fair, transparent, and favorable business environment. Vietnam has emerged as the world's most dynamic country, jumping 12 places in the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) business environment ranking of 82 countries. Production of household appliances at Hanoi Plastic Company. Photo: The Hanoi Times The report highlights that Vietnam, along with Thailand and India, is considered the Asian country that is making the most progress in terms of business development. The EIU report evaluates the business environment using a standardized analytical framework of 91 indicators. Singapore retained its top position in the latest ranking, while Vietnam showed the most notable improvement. Conversely, China's score dropped significantly due to regulatory changes and escalating costs. Over the past year, Vietnam, Thailand, Belgium, Sweden, India, and Costa Rica have made notable … [Read more...] about Vietnam moves up 12 places in EIU’s business environment ranking

Hollywood actress Caylee Cowan made one of her most notable fashion choices at the Cannes Film Festival, wearing an outfit by designer Nguyen Minh Tuan on the red carpet. Hollywood actress Caylee Cowan made one of her most memorable red-carpet wardrobe selections at the 76th Cannes Film Festival by donning a spectacular ensemble created by fashion designer Nguyen Minh Tuan. Caylee Cowan graced the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in the exquisite Blue Butterfly evening gown for the official competition premiere of the film Club Zero . She ordered the dress a month before the Cannes Film Festival. It took 1,100 hours of work with seven artisans in addition to the design, pattern, and sewing staff. The entire team gave it their all to meet the demands of a very special client. A blue butterfly with glittering color transitions on its wings inspires the dress's design. It is an intricate work of art built around a foundation of premium mesh fabric, with thousands of sparkling … [Read more...] about Caylee Cowan dazzles in Vietnamese designer’s gown at Cannes