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The highly anticipated announcement was revealed during an elegant ceremony hosted in Ho Chi Minh City on the 8th of October. Khanh Linh, standing tall at 1.76 meters with impeccable body measurements of 84-60-96 cm, first captured the spotlight by securing Top 10 and Top 5 placements in Miss World Vietnam 2022 and 2023, respectively. Her grace and beauty continued to shine as she went on to claim the first runner-up title in Miss Grand Vietnam 2023, solidifying her place as a contender in the upcoming 2024 Miss Intercontinental pageant. At just 22 years of age, Linh has already made her mark in the world of pageantry. Her journey to the Miss Intercontinental stage is an exciting prospect, with the competition set to take place in the enchanting land of Egypt from November 20 to December 6, 2024. This prestigious pageant has a long-standing tradition, dating back to its inception in 1971, and this year promises to be a spectacular gathering of 70 talented contestants from across th...

GU Bistronomy partnered with the WMF brand to successfully host an event celebrating the incredible 170-year journey of Germany’s leading household brand – WMF in Hanoi. Chef Stephan and his companions prepared for the commemorative party. Photo: GU Bistronomy The event saw an enthusiastic turnout of numerous guests, food connoisseurs, and enthusiasts of premium household products. Chef Stephan’s six-course menu presented an unparalleled culinary experience, expertly blending the exquisite flavors of the freshest ingredients with his culinary expertise. The beautifully presented dishes reflected European culinary finesse while still carrying Chef Stephan’s distinctive personal touch from his renowned Chef’s Table by Stephan Zoisl in Singapore. Accompanied by a meticulously curated selection of premium Italian wines, each dish reached new heights of taste and sophistication. “The menu launched in Hanoi is completely novel, prepared, and presented entirely by WMF’s high...

Kinofest, an annual German Film Festival organized by the Goethe Institute, has returned to audiences in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for its 2023 edition from November 1 to 7. A scene from the movie Liebe, D-Mark, Tod (2022, Cem Kaya). Photo: Screenshot Initiated by the Goethe-Institut Southeast Asia with the participation of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, and New Zealand, Kinofest 2023 will showcase the latest award-winning films of German cinema, including those awarded at the Berlinale Film Festival. Diverse in genre and subject matter, this year’s Kinofest film series revolves around the themes of connection, immigration, and cultural interference in contemporary German life. The topic of migration captivates audiences in Germany, and cinema serves as an effective medium to express social issues in a compassionate way. The idea of migration in the context of globalization is not limited to a specific region ...

American guitarist Steve Vai (Steven Siro Vai) performed brilliantly in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on October 19 evening as part of his Inviolate World Tour, receiving thunderous applause from spectators, reported VOV. The fully-packed Nguyen Du Indoor Stadium was enthusiastically entertained by famous songs performed by Vai, a three-time Grammy Award winner, and his colleagues. American guitarist Steve Vai and his Hydra guitar. Photo: Whammy Bar Session They were really impressed with Vai’s Hydra guitar which is a multi-functional instrument with two-headstocks, three-necks that hosts 7 and 12-string guitars; a 4-string ¾ scale length bass; 13 sympathetic harp strings; half-fretless necks; single-coil, humbucking, piezo, MIDI and sustainer pickups; floating and hardtail tremolo bridges and phase splitters. This is the first performance in Vietnam for the 63-year-old American guitarist, marking 45 years of his music career and promoting his album Inviolate. Vietnam is t...

The event was described by the UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew as an opportunity to showcase the UK’s exceptional cultural traits to the Vietnamese people. It aims to deepen bilateral ties, improve mutual understanding, and initiate dialogues for cooperation in various fields. He expressed his hope that the people of Da Nang would gain a deeper understanding of UK culture and its people, thus contributing to the consolidation of friendship between the two countries. Highlighting the strong strategic partnership between Vietnam and the UK, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh emphasized the importance of the musical in promoting bilateral cultural exchanges that enhance friendship and mutual understanding. He also mentioned the ongoing delegation exchanges and wide range of cooperation programs between Da Nang and the UK. The event featured mesmerizing musical performances by Impact Theatre Saigon, including Lion King, Wicked, Les Miserables, and MAMA MI...

Based on the data provided, Touring Data has reported that Blackpink’s concerts in Hanoi had the sixth highest revenue among all the Asian stops on their world tour. The concerts were part of Blackpink’s Born Pink world tour and sold a total of 67,443 tickets, generating a revenue of US$13.66 million. Touring Data also mentioned that this made Hanoi the tour stop with the eighth highest number of tickets sold, a remarkable achievement considering the competition from K-pop’s traditional markets like South Korea, China, and Japan. Blackpink debuted in 2016 and consists of four members: Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé. Since then, they have achieved international success with hits like “Ddu-Du Ddu-du”, “Kill This Love”, and “Pink Venom”. The Born Pink world tour began late last year and has grossed around US$260.6 million so far, with 1.5 million tickets sold. This makes it the highest grossing girl group tour of all time, surpassing the previous record set by the Spice Girls’ 20...

The visit takes places at a time after Vietnam completed its role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure and it was elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure. During high-level talks in Hanoi, Guterres affirms Vietnam is one of the indispensable members of the United Nations, and it has been and will make practical contributions to the common work of the United Nations. While staying in Hanoi, UN chief Guterres meets with Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Trong affirms Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, diversification and multilateralization of foreign relations, noting Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the international community. Guterres expects that Vietnam will take the leading role in responding climate change and that the United Nations will continue to cooperate...

Salah, fresh from his quickfire hat-trick in midweek against Rangers in the Champions League, latched onto a long clearance by goalkeeper Allison in the 76th minute and fired into the net to inflict a first defeat of the season on champions City. City, who could have gone 16 points clear of their hosts with a win, had a Phil Foden goal disallowed, while Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was shown a red card for remonstrating with a linesman after a tackle on Salah. Arsenal made it nine wins from their first 10 games with Bukayo Saka’s goal earning them a 1-0 victory at Leeds United. Mikel Arteta’s side have 27 points from 10 games with City and Tottenham Hotspur on 23. Chelsea are in fourth spot with 19 points, with a game in hand, thanks to a 2-0 win at Aston Villa courtesy of a double by England midfielder Mason Mount. Soccer Football – Premier League – Leeds United v Arsenal – Elland Road, Leeds, Britain – October 16, 2022 Leeds United’s Pascal Struijk in action with Arsen...