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El Salvador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco (middle) and Vietnam’s Foreign Deputy Minister Ha Kim Ngoc (second from left) cut the ribbon to open the El Salvador Embassy in Hanoi on February 15. Photo: VNA El Salvador’s embassy office officially opened in Hanoi on February 15, the first for the Central American country in Southeast Asia, VNA reported Thursday. The opening ceremony was attended by El Salvador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco, Vietnam’s Foreign Deputy Minister Ha Kim Ngoc and high-ranking guests from both countries. In her opening speech, Tinoco said, “El Salvador recognises Vietnam’s leadership and its potential to develop solid cooperation ties in fields of mutual interest.” “In this new stage of El Salvador’s history, we have a very clear image of the type of country we want to inherit to current and future generations,” she said. “At the centre of our government policies, the well-being of the Salvadoran populati...

Ikumi Yoshimatsu, Miss International 2012, is also one of the members of the judging panel on the final night of Miss Charm 2023. The event witnesses the participation of Mireia Lalaguna, Miss World 2015. Karina Ramos, Miss Costa Rica 2014, is among the participants. This comes after she took on the role of an emcee in the semi-final night of Miss Charm 2023. The other judges include Tran Ngoc Lan Khue, a Top 11 finisher at Miss World 2015. Ngoc Chau, Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, attends the event. Miss Charm was first held in Vietnam with the aim of promoting culture, tourism, and educational activities. The contest was originally scheduled to take place in 2019 but was delayed twice because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim Ngan, Miss Globe Vietnam 2022, is present at the event. The Miss Charm 2023 pageant attracts 38 contestants from across the world who compete in different sub-contests from February 3 to February 16. Le Au ...

The coffee route. Screenshot by Ollie Nguyen. Vung Tau is a port city and the capital of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, which is located on a southern Vietnam peninsula, a mere two hours drive from HCMC or two hours flight from Hanoi. Vacationers have flocked to Vung Tau for generations, eager to soak in the charismatic town’s sun and waves, making it a desirable destination for you to visit as summer approaches. 6:20 AM at Ba Ria – Vung Tau beach, witnessing the sunrise. Photo: Ryan Terry Valley Beach – Vung Tau. Photo: Ollie Le Nguyen 1st café: Marina Club & Coffee – 3 Ha Long, Ward 2, Vung Tau The Marina Club & Coffee in Vung Tau is a well-known, freshly remodeled restaurant-lounge-café complex in the heart of the seaside city. Its latest renovations provide a stunning ocean view and a Mediterranean-style ambiance, making it a must-see for travelers. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a refreshing detox drink or a refreshing cocktail, thi...