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The proliferation of pageants in the country has become a recent topic of discussion/debate. People say that the sheer number of competitions has caused a drop in both the quality of the candidates and entertainment value. Comparisons have even been made to Thi No, a literary character famous for being the polar opposite of beauty in Nam Cao's "Chi Pheo." Over the years, I have come to believe firmly that today’s beauty contests, not just in Vietnam, are inherently flawed. While the concept of beauty pageants has existed for millennia in both the East and the West (known through the Greek myth "Judgment of Paris"), modern beauty pageants as we know them only truly began in America during the early 20th century. The first beauty pageant of the modern times was the Miss America Pageant in 1921. Besides the touted appreciation of female beauty, pageants were a major tourist attraction, enticing people to go to resorts and entertainment centers in America's beach cities at the time. … [Read more...] about Facing up to some ugly truths about beauty contests

ESG is a set of standards to measure factors related to sustainable development and the impact of businesses on the community, which consumers are paying more attention to. They want their shopping and consumption habits to leave the smallest environmental footprint possible. Not only consumers, global investors are also placing emphasis on ESG. This trend is even more pronounced after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a PWC's report, investors increasingly want to hear more from companies about their ESG-related commitments with 83 percent surveyed saying it is important that reports provide detailed information about progress toward ESG goals. In Vietnam, the government has been taking important initial steps to catch up with the global trend. The Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress has determined the development plan for the 2021-2030 period, emphasizing the goal of ensuring social and human security, and managing resources effectively and sustainably. On Feb. 8, … [Read more...] about Businesses accelerate ESG strategy

Budget eateries offering each meal at a mere VND1,000 (US$0.04), VND5,000 ($21), or for free in Ho Chi Minh City are warming the hearts of low-income workers and disadvantaged people amid surging goods prices. Situated at 317 Trung My Tay 13 Street in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, the eatery run by Tran Thi Dung and her husband serves offal porridge for disabled and elderly people and lottery ticket vendors. Tran Thi Dung recounted that three years ago, her husband was severely injured in a traffic accident so she took him to their hometown for care and treatment. When he was in good health again, they returned to the city to do business. The couple decided to open a low-cost eatery as a way to lend a helping hand to the underprivileged. “We charge no money to customers who are disabled and sell lottery tickets, but some still pay VND5,000 for their meal as they don’t want to be indebted to anyone. “Receiving their thanks for our acts makes me happy and indefatigable.” … [Read more...] about Low-cost meals for the underprivileged in Ho Chi Minh City

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Makers Market Aug 19 – 21, 3 pm – 8 pm Centre for Art & Culture 22 Hang Buom 22 Hang Buom Street From the organizer: Supported in the framework of Hanoi Rethink project, Makers Market – Arts and Crafts Fair will be a space where young craft makers, designers, and printmakers from all over the country gather, introduce and promote their products in an immensely cultural and artistic space. This is certainly not only a great opportunity for the young community in Hanoi to access a wude range of creative products from across the country, but also a time for creative youth to get together to network for potential new creations and collaborations in the future. HCM City, Nha Trang City -Indian cultural festival A cultural event called “Namaste Vietnam Festival 2022”, ______________________________________________________________ EXHIBITION Hanoi-Artshow “Downtown in Reverie” … [Read more...] about What’s on August 15-21/2022

The event aims to boost cultural exchange and step up cooperation in trade, investment, education, information technology, tourism and healthcare between the two countries. Addressing the August 13 opening ceremony in HCM City, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma said the cultural festival was first scheduled for the beginning of this year on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (January 1, 1972 - 2022) but had to postpone due to COVID-19. India wants to promote three key elements during this festival: Trade, Connectivity and Culture, the diplomat said. It is also part of India’s Look East Policy in which Vietnam holds a very important position, he emphasized, noting that the festival plays a significant part in enhancing connectivity and cultural exchange, and beef up trade and investment between the two sides. In his remarks, Director of the municipal Department of External Affairs Tran Phuoc Anh said he believes the event will be a … [Read more...] about Indian cultural festival underway in HCM City, Nha Trang