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Tuong San competes in talent segment at Miss International

by vov.vn

The beauty begins her performance by dancing to the melody of a famous Vietnamese song “De mi noi cho ma nghe”, known as “Let Mi tell you something” in English.

The Vietnamese entrant certainly stands out as she wears a colourful outfit that is unique to the H’Mong ethnic group whilst displaying her strong dancing skills on the stage. 19-year-old Tuong San stands at 1.70 metres tall and measures 82-62-95.
Following her dance performance Tuong San won the segment’s second runner-up title.
According to the latest predictions made by Missosology global beauty website, Tuong San is currently ranked sixth position in Miss International 2019.
She is now busy taking part in a range of different activities for the pageant throughout Tokyo, Japan.
Despite suffering from a fever and headache over the past few days, the Vietnamese girl has made every effort to be present and enthusiastic for each activity.
Following her strong performances during the pageant so far, Tuong San is expected to finish the competition strongly and achieve a respectable finish.
The Vietnamese girl is a well-liked contestant and is friendly to the other competitors.
The beauty often gives fans a glimpse into her life by posting images onto her individual page.
Tuong San poses alongside the representatives from Morocco and Myanmar.
This year marks the contest’s 59th edition. Having begun on October 25 the Miss International 2019 pageant is scheduled to conclude on November 12 in Tokyo, Japan, attracting 83 contestants worldwide.

Russia-Vietnam strategic partnership: natural result of long-term relations

by hanoitimes.vn

The Hanoitimes – The two countries have determined to expand their bilateral ties in the new historical conditions.

The Strategic Partnership between the Russia and Vietnam is a natural result of decades-long fruitful collaboration between the two countries, according to a Russian diplomat.

The Vietnam-Russia relations upgraded to strategic partnership 20 years ago. Photo: Vietnam Briefing

Maria Zakharova made the statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the bilateral strategic partnership, saying that the relations over the past 20 years has achieved impressive results.

The declaration of the diplomatic relationship, which was signed in Hanoi on March 1, 2001, materialized the Russian and Vietnamese peoples’ wish to progressively strengthen their intergovernmental relations based on many years of friendship and mutually advantageous cooperation,” Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.

She named the milestone is “historic” and marks the cooperation in a variety of fields and showed the two countries’ determination to expand bilateral ties in the new historical conditions on the basis of their rich experience of interaction accumulated over the previous period of time.

Political dialog at the top and high levels has become regular. The cooperation in the trade, economic, military, military-technical, scientific, technological and humanitarian spheres has got an additional impetus.

Meanwhile, inter-parliamentary and interparty exchanges as well as inter-regional contacts have become more active.

“We have developed new cooperation mechanisms which enable more efficient interaction so as to find ways of solving pressing issues concerning bilateral affairs and close coordination on the international arena. It is indicative that our strategic partnership became comprehensive by mutual consent in 2012,” the spokeswoman stressed.

She highlighted the solidarity and unchanging mutual support, typical in the two countries’ joint efforts in containing the spread of the novel coronavirus infection.

Russia and Vietnam have been offering each other the necessary consultative and methodological assistance while their specialized institutions are engaged in a dialogue on a whole range of matters in fighting against Covid-19 pandemic, constantly exchanging experience in combating this dangerous disease, Maria Zakharova said.

Today, notwithstanding a complex situation in the region and the world, increased turbulence and radical changes in the entire system of international relations, the all-round strategic partnership between Russia and Vietnam based on many years of experience of fruitful cooperation remains an important part of Russian foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific region, she noted.

Tuong San takes part in busy schedule in Miss International 2019

by vov.vn

So far during the competition, the beauty has taken part in the national costume, talent, and swimsuit segments. The 19-year-old girl stands at 1.71 metres tall with measurement of 82-62-95. As a model, she is confident of putting in a strong performance on stage.

Tuong San selects a pink outfit featuring cherry petals that is suitable for meeting the criteria of the organisers. The results of each of the pageant’s sub-contests to decide the Top 15 will be announced during the grand final on November 12.
During another of the competition’s activities, Tuong San shines gracefully as she appears in a video for Glam Shot of Miss International 2019.
The Hanoi-born girl possesses a charming, young, dynamic, and modern beauty.
She is expected to achieve plenty of success in this year’s pageant.
Tuong San wears a Japanese costume as she takes part in one of the contest’s social activities.
Renowned global beauty magazine Missosology has placed Tuong San in sixth place in the latest rankings.
Currently topping the list is the beauty from Japan.
Making up the Top 5 are the contestants from Japan, Uganda, Mexico, Belarus, and Brazil, as announced by Missosology’s website.

Vietnam to promote long-lasting relationship with Russia

by hanoitimes.vn

The Hanoitimes – Priceless support in the past is said to be the treasury for the further Vietnam-Russia relationship in which defence is one of pillars.

Vietnamese veteran officials have said that Vietnam needs to have long-term strategies to sustain the durable relationship with Russia that has lasted for more than seven decades.

Participants at the workshop. Photo: Baoquocte

The relationship between Vietnam and Russia (and the former USSR) is so special that should be maintained for generations, officials who used to study in the USSR decades ago said at a workshop held in Hanoi on December 30.

Participants said each stage of Vietnam’s development has been marked by the tightened relationship of Vietnam-Russia/USSR, highlighting the Russian great support in the victory and progress of the Vietnam People’s Army, mostly in the wars.

Senior Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan , Deputy Chief of the General Staff, was trained in USSR. Photo: Baoquocte

The participants affirmed that strengthening the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is one of Vietnam’s priorities, with a focus on defence cooperation and military training based on the decade-long support.

It’s valuable assets that the leadership and people of Vietnam are determined to keep and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership needs being enhanced, the delegates insisted at the workshop which is among activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam-Russia/USSR Defense Relations.

USSR-trained Pham Tuan was the first Asian astronaut. Photo: Baoquocte

In 1950-1990s, USSR/Russia granted great support to Vietnam in both training manpower for the army and supplying weapons to help the country went through several wars against French and American troops, among other.

Lieu. General Pham Tuan recalled the priceless support by both his Russian teachers and people who he considered like his relatives when he attended a pilot course there.

USSR-trained Pham Tuan was the first Asian astronaut.

HCMC puts daily State budget collections at VND2.9 trillion

by english.thesaigontimes.vn

HCMC puts daily State budget collections at VND2.9 trillion

The Saigon Times

HCMC Vice Chairman Vo Van Hoan. HCMC collected some VND2.9 trillion per day for the State budget between January and February – PHOTO: THE HCMC MEDIA CENTER

HCMC – HCMC collected some VND2.9 trillion per day for the State budget between January and February, nearly double the number given by the Government.

Speaking at the Government’s online meeting with provinces and cities on socioeconomic performance this morning, March 2, HCMC Vice Chairman Vo Van Hoan said that the central Government set a target for HCMC to collect some VND365 trillion for the State budget this year, equivalent to some VND1.5 trillion per day.

In the first two months of the year, the city’s budget collections amounted to an average of some VND2.9 trillion per day.

Up to now, the city has collected VND74.5 trillion, meeting 20.5% of the target and rising by 10.5% year-on-year, Hoan said, adding that HCMC might fulfill the target set by the Government.

HCMC’s budget collections in 2019 reached some VND410 trillion, while the city’s budget revenues reached a mere VND371 trillion in 2020, meeting 91.5% of the estimates due to the impact of Covid-19.

In recent years, the city’s collections have accounted for 25%-27% of the country’s total, the local media reported.

In the first two months of 2021, the city saw more positive achievements in socio-economic development than during the same period last year, according to the representative of the HCMC government.

In the two-month period, the city’s total retail sales of goods and services inched up 4.7%, while its export revenue amounted to US$8 billion, up 25% year-on-year, backed by the exports of fertilizer, plastic materials and auto components.

The city also attained industrial manufacturing index growth of 6% and saw over 3,800 firms return to the market, up 3% year-on-year, and 700 companies complete dissolution procedures, down 14.5%.

However, Hoan said that its tourism sector had been heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Between January and February, the sales of travel services plunged by 70%, while the value of lodging services dropped by 14% year-on-year.

PM orders injection of Covid-19 vaccines from this week

by english.thesaigontimes.vn

PM orders injection of Covid-19 vaccines from this week

The Saigon Times

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing) speaks at a regular Cabinet meeting on March 2. He has instructed that residents be given the Covid-19 vaccines from this week – PHOTO: VNA

HCMC – At a regular Cabinet meeting on March 2, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Ministry of Health to inject those announced earlier by the Government as priority residents with the Covid-19 vaccines from this week.

The budget must be ensured so that all Vietnamese people receive the vaccines, PM Phuc noted, adding that the healthcare sector and other relevant agencies must quickly and seriously fulfill this duty, the local media reported.

Commenting on the fight against the pandemic, especially in Hai Duong, Haiphong, Quang Ninh, Hanoi and HCMC, the Government leader said the pandemic has been controlled in the country, except for Hai Duong’s Kim Thanh District.

He reiterated the Government’s view that injecting vaccines, wearing face masks, spraying disinfectants, maintaining a physical distance, limiting gatherings and making health declarations are the most important solutions to combat Covid-19.

He asked ministries, agencies and localities to continue making strong efforts in the Covid-19 prevention and control drive.

The prime minister also ordered the control of the pandemic at the Kim Thanh hotspot. Moreover, production and business activities should be enhanced to achieve the targets set for the first half of the year and the whole year.

Regarding the country’s socioeconomic performance in the first two months of the year, PM Phuc said the country’s import-export turnover reached US$95.8 billion, up 24.5% year-on-year. The export revenue grew nearly 23.2% to US$48.6 billion, while US$47.1 billion was spent on imports, up 25.9%, resulting in a trade surplus of US$1.3 billion.

Additionally, the number of newly-established enterprises was 18,100, registering a total capital of VND334.8 trillion, edging up 4% and 52%, respectively.

According to a report by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the country’s consumer price index grew 1.52% against the previous month, the highest for the month over the past eight years.