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G20 Presidency Reflects Interests of Global South, says Jaishankar

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Jaishankar made these remarks during the annual flagship event co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India. The theme for this year’s Summit is Geopolitics of Technology. “India would like to use the presidency of G20 in many ways to reflect interests and concerns today of the global south as we feel they’re being sidelined and not just be a voice but would like to take into global south something we’ve tested and prepared at home,” said EAM at Global Tech Summit. He made the remarks during a question-and-answer session at the event. On the issue of climate change, Jaishankar said, “Since 2014 there’s been a different kind of approach to climate change in terms of our policies, advocacies, energy mix… When it comes to climate tech, India has a range of possibilities… There are Indian businesses in climate in COP now.” “We’re actually already seeing the impact of climate events and climate change on politics. An example would be the big debate today...

Thanh Nga represents Vietnam to compete at Mrs Universe 2022

This marks the first time that the nation sent a Vietnamese representative to compete at the international beauty pageant. Nga, who graduated from Foreign Trade University in Ho Chi Minh City, worked for a retail giant in the United States and then ran her own company operating in fine art stone, building materials, and interior decoration. Currently, she is the CEO of a diamond and jewelry company. Mrs. Universe is an annual international event held for “the most honorable married woman” and was first organised in Sofia, Bulgaria, back in 2007. The event is open to married, divorced, and widowed women from nations on all continents across the world who are between the ages of 18 and 55, have a family and career, and are involved in a “significant cause”. The upcoming pageant is expected to attract the participation of outstanding women from 100 countries globally. The post Thanh Nga represents Vietnam to compete at Mrs Universe 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer...

Missosology picks locals contestant among Top 3 at Mister Grand International

According to the rankings, the Belgian contestant was chosen as the potential winner of the male pageant, while the representatives of Switzerland, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Venezuela were picked for the first, second, third, and fourth runner-up titles. Vu Linh, 28, stands at 1.83 metres tall, weighs 75 kg, and measures 99-78-98. He is currently a model and also works as a flight attendant for Vietravel Airlines. He departed for Trinidad and Tobago on November 17 in order to compete in the Mister Grand International 2022 (MGI) pageant. The grand final of the event is scheduled to take place on November 26, with the competition attracting the participation of 30 contestants from across the globe. The Vietnamese representative has put in an outstanding performance during the international male pageant, being named in the Top 5 of Mister Popularity Vote, among the Top 10 of National Costume, the Top 11 of Best in High Fashion Formal Wear, and the Top 10 of High Fashion Sport...

Borussia Dortmund football stars play friendly against VN children

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The German footballers hold an exchange with local children on November 29 at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center in Hanoi. The young footballers are eager to share a pitch with their heroes from Borussia Dortmund. The players from the Bundesliga side enthusiastically show off their skills to the children. This is the first trip to Vietnam for many German players, including midfielder Emre Can. The match sees local children cause difficulties for the foreign football stars. The children go on to stun both their guests and spectators by beating the German side 4-0. Borussia Dortmund FC’s players are practising at the My Dinh National Stadium ahead of their friendly fixture against Vietnam on November 30. However, football star Marco Reus won’t join the match because of an injury. The friendly match is considered a test for coach Park Hang-seo and his students ahead of their AFF Cup campaign due to run from De...

Vietnam Supports The Cause of Just Struggle of Palestinian People

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At the ceremony. Photo: Thanh Luan A solemn ceremony was held in Hanoi on November 29 to celebrate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people (November 29), Vietnam News reported. The event was co-hosted by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Hanoi’s Vietnam – Palestine Friendship Association and the Palestinian embassy in Hanoi, which gathered representatives from the United Nations, the Vietnam’s Committee for Solidarity with the Palestinian People, various embassies in Hanoi and friends of Palestinian people. At the ceremony, Nguyen Quang Khai, standing vice chairman of the Vietnam’s Committee for Solidarity with the Palestinian People, read the letter from President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Chair of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People Cheikh Niang, and President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas. In his message, President Phuc ...

Vietnam, Netherlands Works Together Towards Green Transformation

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PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) welcomes Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher in HCM City on November 28. Photo: VNA Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher in Ho Chi Minh City on November 28, VNA reported. Affirming that Vietnam always treasures the comprehensive partnership with the Netherlands, the host leader highlighted the recent strides in bilateral relations, especially in politics – diplomacy, trade – investment, climate change adaptation, water resource management, and sustainable agriculture. He asked the two sides to continue with the effective implementation of bilateral cooperation mechanisms, while enhancing result-oriented cooperation within the framework of the strategic partnership on climate change adaptation and water management, and the strategic partnership on sustainable agriculture and food security, which are pillars of the ...

Increasing Export of Vietnamese Fruits to Chile

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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chilean Ambassador Patricio Becker. Photo: VNA President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received outgoing Chilean Ambassador Patricio Becker in Hanoi on November 28, during which the State leader hailed the diplomat’s contributions to the promotion of the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, VNA reported Monday. President Phuc said he was impressed by his phone talks in March 2021 with then Chilean President Sebastian Piñera on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Chile. He agreed with the Chilean ambassador’s proposal on increasing the exchange of all-level delegations and promoting economic and trade cooperation activities. During their meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Leaders’ Week 2022 in Thailand, he and his Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric discussed the strengthening of the bilateral trade ties on the basis of the Vietnam-Chile Free Trade Agreement, and the early implementation o...

Vietnamese Localities and Brands Win 16 Categories at World Travel Awards

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The 29th World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony was held on 11th November in Oman, in which winners of the prestigious award were announced. Popular Vietnamese locations also won a series of prestigious titles, with the capital city Hanoi and Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang being named the World’s Leading City Break Destination and World’s Leading Nature Island Destination, respectively. Photo: CNN Phu Quoc’s gleaming white sand beaches have earned it the nickname “Pearl Island”, but the island’s environmental conservation efforts and cultural heritage deserve as much attention as its picturesque sand and surf. Phu Quoc’s 150-kilometer coastline, with gentle waves and transparent turquoise water, makes it Vietnam’s most popular destination for water sports. Phu Quoc is famous for its fish sauce, and it’s well worth touring a fish sauce factory to see how this fermented treasure is made. Moc Chau district in the northern mountainous prov...

Local beauty heads to Miss International 2022 in Japan

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The beauty stands at 1.77 metres tall and has measurements of 82-61-90 cm. She is currently working as an emcee for Vietnam Television (VTV). Miss International Vietnam 2022 travels to the pageant with five separate pieces of luggage weighing 120kg, including one large piece of luggage which carries her national costume. She is scheduled to stay in Japan for two weeks and join in a variety of different activities at the global beauty pageant. Mai Phuong (C), Miss Vietnam 2020, hopes that Phuong Anh will enjoy a good start at Miss International 2022. Bao Ngoc, Miss Intercontinental 2022, encourages her to work hard to achieve the best result possible at the global pageant. First launched back in 1960, Miss International is a Japanese-based international beauty pageant organised by the International Culture Association. The pageant is one of the Big Four international beauty competitions, including Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss ...