Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, a 28-year-old beauty from southern Tay Ninh Province, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 during the pageant’s finale held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday evening. Chau surpassed 40 other candidates from across the country to win the title in the final round of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, which took place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7. With the height of 1.74 meters and body measurements of 81-63-92.5 centimeters, the Tay Ninh contestant is a professional fashion model who once made a splash when she was crowned the winner of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2016. Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau. Photo: Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Chau won the title of Miss Supranational Vietnam 2018 and made her mark in the international arena after being crowned Miss Supranational Asia 2019. Aside from winning the grand title of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, the beauty also received the Best Body award and the … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh beauty crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022
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North-South railway among top 10 sleeper train journeys worldwide
Vietnam’s Thong Nhat (Reunification) Express, also known as the North-South railway route, has been listed among the top 10 best sleeper train journeys globally, according to The Travel magazine of Canada. North-South railway is among top 10 sleeper train journeys worldwide The Canadian magazine reports Vietnam is a hugely popular country to visit among backpackers traveling around Southeast Asia. “Given how long and narrow the country is, a sleeper train is a great way to get from the northern capital city of Hanoi to the southern city of Ho Chi Minh without riding on a motorbike,” says The Travel. It notes that the sleeper train route is most suitable for budget travelers as it typically only costs around US$26 for a journey that lasts between 32 and 37 hours. The magazine also reveals that passengers are able to choose from several seat classes, depending on how much they are willing to spend on a ticket. These include third class which has hard wooden … [Read more...] about North-South railway among top 10 sleeper train journeys worldwide
Sun Hospitality Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts sign strategic partnership agreement
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) – one of the world’s leading hotel companies – and Sun Hospitality Group (SHG) – a member of Sun Group – will expand their decade-long partnership to develop four hotels in Vietnam, offering 2,709 rooms to accommodate increasing demand from domestic and international visitors. The expansion of Ba Na Hills – Vietnam's highland entertainment complex – will feature three IHG brands: Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Resort, and voco. In addition, the Holiday Inn Resort brand will make its debut in Quang Ninh Province, at Yoko Park, a large-scale hot-spring resort. Representatives of Sun Hospitality Group and Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts sign a strategic partnership agreement. Photo by SHG The firms have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore further projects, beginning with the development of Vignette Collection onsen-wellness resorts and products in Vietnam, in collaboration with world-renowned spa and wellness … [Read more...] about Sun Hospitality Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts sign strategic partnership agreement
Folk cuisine being served at 5-star hotels
Hai Phong crab noodle soup is made from field crab with noodles and a variety of seasonal green vegetables and toppings such as spring rolls and fresh shrimp. It gave diners a delicious breakfast while they were attending an event at the 5-star Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Ba Trang cake from the Chinese community is prepared by chefs at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel. The cake is cooked properly, with the traditional taste, but with little changes to match the taste buds of high-end diners and foreign guests. Public interest in food over recent years has resulted in culinary tourism becoming a new trend in the global tourism industry. Vietnam is considered a new culinary paradise for tourists, in which folk cuisine plays an important role. The preservation and introduction of folk dishes at 5-star hotels not only contributes to promoting the diversity of Vietnamese culinary culture but also makes the tourism sector more attractive in the eye of travellers, especially foreign … [Read more...] about Folk cuisine being served at 5-star hotels
Ngoc Chau crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022
Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau (C), first and second runners-up Le Thao Nhi (L) and Huynh Pham Thuy Tien (R) Ngoc Chau was also honored with titles of Best Body and Environment Ambassador at the beauty contest. Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 is 1.74 meters tall with measurements of 84-58-94. She was the winner of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2016 and Miss Supranational Vietnam 2018, finished in the Top 10 of Miss Supranational 2019, and won the Miss Asian Supranational 2019 title in the pageant. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau wins Miss Universe Vietnam 2022. The first and second runners-up went to Le Thao Nhi of HCMC and Huynh Pham Thuy Tien of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap respectively. The organization board also presented other minor titles , including Miss Sport to Nguyen Thi Oanh, Miss Friendly to Hoang Nhu My, Miss Confidence to Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Miss Photogenic to Vu Thuy Quynh, Miss Ao Dai to Dang Hoang Tam Nhu, Miss Talent to Bui Thi Thanh … [Read more...] about Ngoc Chau crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022
Vietnam moves to next development phase in combating corruption: Party chief
Strict punishment serves as a deterrent to others, Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has said. Vietnam is moving into the next phase in the fight against corruption and bribery, which is to ensure that officials do not dare, are not able and have no desire to commit corruption. Vietnam Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong at the meeting. Photos: Le Hai General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong stressed the view during a meeting between National Assembly deputies of Hanoi with voters in districts of Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Hai Ba Trung today [June 23]. The event took place on both online and offline platforms, with over 1,220 voters representing those from all 55 wards of the three districts. Referring to the ongoing quest against corruption and bribery, the Party chief stressed the determination to carry out the process in a persistent, resolute, and humane manner. “The disciplinary process against the officials in … [Read more...] about Vietnam moves to next development phase in combating corruption: Party chief
Vietnam, France step up trade, investment cooperation
Co-presided over by Ambassador Thang and President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) Thibaut Giroux, the event aimed to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and France. It also saw the presence of French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emmanuel Pavillon Grosser and representatives from nearly 80 companies and investors from both sides. The Paris seminar aims to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and France (Photo: VNA) In his remarks, Thang highlighted Vietnam as one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic economies in ASEAN, saying the Government of Vietnam has been persistently improving legal framework to attract French investors in the fields of mutual interest, particularly hi-tech industries and those promoting sustainability and environment protection. The diplomat described the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) as a landmark trade deal providing a stable and long-term framework for trade, economic and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, France step up trade, investment cooperation
Vietnam ranks amongst most optimistic tourism communities in Asia-Pacific
Vietnam was recently named amongst the top three Asia-Pacific countries where people have regained their confidence in travel. According to the Travel Confidence Index, a report commissioned by leading online travel company Booking.com, the Vietnamese population is the second most confident in travel, with 85 percent of Vietnamese travelers sharing that they intend to travel at some point in the next 12 months. Numbers one and two on the list were India (86 percent) and China (79 percent). The online survey, which polled 11,000 travelers from 11 countries and territories across Asia and Oceania between April and May 2022, aimed to track the impact of geopolitical and societal diversities in the region, as well as the varied response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on overall confidence levels when it comes to travel. The result indicated that, among Asia-Pacific travelers, Vietnamese are very much willing to put up with and/or overlook travel deterrents, including disruptions and … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranks amongst most optimistic tourism communities in Asia-Pacific
Minor titles of Miss Universe Vietnam beauty contest 2022 announced
Beauties win titles of ambassadors Accordingly, contestants including Le Thao Nhi, Nguyen Thi Thanh Khoa, Nguyen Thi Le Nam won the titles of Best English skill, Best interview and Best face respectively. While the awards of Best body, Best catwalk and Best introduction went to Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, Le Hoang Phuong and Nguyen Thi Huong Ly. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau and Huynh Pham Thuy Tien were honored with the titles of Environment Ambassador and Tourism Ambassador. Nguyen Thi Le Nam and Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao received the titles of Community Ambassador and Cultural Heritage Ambassador. Miss Universe Vietnam beauty contest 2022 themed “Vinawoman – Vietnamese women's stuff” was returned in February after a temporary halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The jury of the contest selected 70 outstanding contestants for the reality TV competition series and narrowed down to 41 candidates in the semi-final rounds. The final round will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention … [Read more...] about Minor titles of Miss Universe Vietnam beauty contest 2022 announced
Star Vietnam midfielder prepares for French sojourn
Hai has been working with experts for about two months now to adapt himself to the professional football environment in France. One area that is being paid a lot of attention to is nutrition. An expert is working to give Hai a comprehensive grasp of the subject including the importance of nutrition and how to optimize and simplify a nutritional intake into daily habits. He is being taught how to select, buy and cook the food himself. Unlike in Vietnam where a player can get to play even when he is not fully fit, Hai will have to learn how to take care of hi mself to ensure that he is 100 percent fit always, given the tough competition he will face in France. Hai is waiting for a work visa to go to France for medical and complete procedures to join the French club, but details of the move have not been released yet … [Read more...] about Star Vietnam midfielder prepares for French sojourn