At the 2023 Miss Charm pageant, two contestants from Colombia and Costa Rica chose to wear evening gowns created by Vietnamese designer Le Ngoc Lam. At the semifinal of the contest hosted in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) on Tuesday, Juliana Habib Lorduy, a Colombian contestant, wore a cut-out sequin …
Read More »Designer promotes Vietnamese culture at Bangkok Design Week
Phan Anh Tuan has launched his new collection at Bangkok Design Week in Thailand, which promoted Vietnamese culture through fashion. Tuan is the only representative of Vietnam to participate in Bangkok Design Week from Feb. 4-12, an art event in Thailand. The designer has cleverly integrated images of apricot blossoms, …
Read More »Vietnamese model among most in demand during New York Fashion Week
Leading fashion site Models recognized Dahan Phuong Oanh as one of the most demanded international models of New York Fashion Week this year. “The list contains the famous and prominent models on the runway in the past season,” Models wrote. “These are the models that directors and designers always look …
Read More »Macau to restart Da Nang flights next month
The world’s biggest gambling hub, Macau, will resume flights to three Southeast Asian cities including Da Nang next month after over three years. The other two destinations are Chiang Mai in Thailand and Manila in the Philippines, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macau announced. Other destinations to which Air Macau …
Read More »I just want to be able to visit my children, not my ex-wife
I am 44 years old. I got divorced two years ago. I and my ex-wife have 3 daughters together: 12, 3, 1-and-a-half years old. My wife is gentle but assertive. She is good-looking and educated. We did not plan to have a third child together, but things got out of …
Read More »Hanoi spa where expensive watches go for rejuvenation
At his shop in Hai Ba Trung District, Pham Huu Luong and his two employees meticulously dismantle Patek Philippe watches that are worth a fortune to clean them. According to Luong, a month before Tet, the Lunar New Year holidays, which fell from January 20-26, the number of people bringing …
Read More »Vietnamese fans sing, dance to English pop group 911’s songs
Hundreds of Vietnamese fans sang and danced to the songs of English pop group 911 at their concert on Valentine’s Day. The three members of 911 wearing simple outfits appeared on stage to the cheers of the fans at their Valentine’s Day concert on Tuesday. They kicked off the show …
Read More »MsMA competition to empower women
MsMA 2023 will be an opportunity for female contestants ages 18 and above from all across Asia to spread the message of women’s empowerment. The recent launch of the MsMA 2023, a competition that aims to promote the values of personality, ideas, talent and bravery among women, will take place …
Read More »Vietnamese national costume criticized at Mister Global pageant
The national costume worn by Thach Kiem Mara at the 2023 Mister Global in Thailand has been criticized for its lack of aesthetics and creativity. After the 2023 Mister Global finals on Sunday, Mara was the center of attention for his national costume. Many people said the costume lacked creativity …
Read More »My boyfriend always gives me cheap gifts
My boyfriend and I have been together for 5 years. Every Valentine’s Day, he only gives me things that are worth a few thousand Vietnamese dong (VND23,610 = $1). We were high school sweethearts and stayed together after we graduated. He went to an established university in the capital, has …
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