As scheduled, the Vietnamese beauty will touch down in Thailand in late February before completing a 14-day quarantine period from March 1 to March 14 alongside other foreign contestants. During their spell in quarantine, participants will still be able to attend a number of activities taking place on the sideline of the event from their rooms via online platforms such as Facebook or Zoom, including introductions, interviews, and a souvenir auction. Miss Grand International is one of the six major global beauty contests which is held annually, alongside Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Earth, and Miss Supranational. … [Read more...] about Ngoc Thao to compete at Miss Grand International
Taking food on international flights
Underdogs dream of future without poverty
An’s mother, the eldest daughter of Khoanh and his wife, left her son when he was barely a month old on a hammock in the front yard. There is a burn mark on his stomach, the result of a fight between his parents and his father pouring boiling water on the baby. … [Read more...] about Underdogs dream of future without poverty
Tuskers saved from death convalesce in Central Highlands sanctuary
Every morning, the vets cut leaves and tall grasses to feed the two elephants that are enclosed in two different areas with an electric fence. The fence is installed to protect the caregivers from unexpected behavior of the two tuskers and to prevent intruders from harming them. The tuskers’ daily diet also include rice, fruits, vegetables, apart from supplements given, depending on their health condition. … [Read more...] about Tuskers saved from death convalesce in Central Highlands sanctuary
Unexpected country, unexpected job
My favorite food is probably the one from the center, like bun bo Hue, mi Quang or Cao Lau. I wish I could find Cao Lau in Saigon. I am also really fond of banh cuon for breakfast. Regarding destinations, I fell in love with Hoi An at first sight and always feel good when I am there. Still in the center, I have been once to Phong Nha National Park and I think this area has a lot to offer. In the north, I have been a few times to Ha Giang Province and these road trips are amongst my best memories of Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Unexpected country, unexpected job
National Party Congress will guarantee present and future of Việt Nam: Cuban journalist
As the resolution of the upcoming National Party Congress will guarantee both the present and future of the country, and the event will also issue a vision for the country’s international integration process, he believes that Việt Nam, which has long been respected by the world, will secure an even higher standing in the years to come. — VNS … [Read more...] about National Party Congress will guarantee present and future of Việt Nam: Cuban journalist