Dang Pham Phuong Chi in a costume she wore in the grand finale (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Representative from Vietnam Dang Pham Phuong Chi has been named in the Top 10 list of the Miss Tourism International 2016 pageant held in Wenzhou, Zheijiang, China.Chi, born in 1994 is 1.70 metres tall, weights 52kgs and measures 84-62-90.She was Miss Jewellry Vietnam 2015.Mongolia won the crown, receiving a cash prize of 10,000 USD. First and second runners up came from Belgium and Belarus , respectively. Formed in 1994, the pageant is an annual China-based event, attracting around 100 beautiful young ladies from around the globe.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese beauty among top 10 Int’l Tourism Queens
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Nha Trang on list of top 10 destinations in Asia: Tripadvisor
Nha Trang is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches. Visitors will also find amusement parks, mud baths, golf, and the historic Po Nagar temple complex, as well as a variety of hotels and restaurants. Aaron Hung from Tripadvisor came to Nha Trang to present the award to the chairman of the province’s People Committee, Nguyen Van Danh. Hung said it was the first time Tripadvisor had given the award directly to the recipient. “Vietnam has always been a top destination for Tripadvisor’s readers. Not only Nha Trang, but also had Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and Hue,” he said. Hung added that he and his wife had enjoyed wonderful holidays at Christmas and Lunar New Year in Vietnam. At the ceremony on March 14, Nguyen Van Danh, the province’s People Committee, promised that it would do it’s best to create favorable conditions for tour operators to do business. In 2015, Nha Trang received about 4.15 million tourists, among whom nearly 1 million … [Read more...] about Nha Trang on list of top 10 destinations in Asia: Tripadvisor
Vinh on Rio top 10 list
The Vietnamese shooter completed his tournament with one 10m air pistol gold and one 50m pistol silver medal. He ranks seventh on the list of 10. He is the only athlete from the Southeast Asian region named in this list, and also the only marksman.After his first gold, Vinh received a congratulatory letter from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Ngoc Thien.Thien praised Vinh’s success as a great push for the national sport, in general, and the Vietnam Team in Rio, in particular.At the top of the best athletes list are all swimmers, Katie Ledecky of the US with three golds and one silver, Katinka Hosszu of Hungary and Michael Phelps share second place with three golds each. … [Read more...] about Vinh on Rio top 10 list
Egg coffee makes world top 10 best drink list
Vietnamese egg coffee has been cited one of the world’s top 10drinks by Buzzfeed, an American online social news and entertainmentgiant.The top 10 list was rounded out by Kaffeost of Finland, Kan Kohi ofJapan, Café des épices of Morocco, Café Lagrima of Argentina, TurkishCoffee of Turkey, Cafe del Olla of Mexico, Café au lait of France, CafeBombon of Spain, and Espresso Romano of Italy. … [Read more...] about Egg coffee makes world top 10 best drink list
Flappy Bird Creator – a top 10 internet millionaire
The Richest, world’s most entertaining site, has named VietnameseFlappy Bird Creator Nguyen Ha Dong as a top 10 Internet millionaire whomade his fortunes out of thin air, and now walks the Earth like a king. “Now imagine if you created that game in under two hours, madeyourself a fortune, then decided to delete it from the world because itbecame too much of an ‘addicting product?’ That’s exactly what fledglinggame designer Dong Nguyen did in the last year. And it drove the worldcrazy while pushing his mysterious reputation through the roof”, thesite says. According to The Richest, ‘Flappy Bird’ was downloaded more than 50million times and rated more than 90,000 times in its almost nine monthsof existence, making it one of the most addicting games in recentmemory. Dong earned approximately US$3 million from in-game ads. Released in May of 2013, … [Read more...] about Flappy Bird Creator – a top 10 internet millionaire
Ha Noi, Da Nang among top 10 tourist attractions in Asia
Ha Noi City This is the second time the two Vietnamese cities were included in Smart Travel Asia’s rankings.The magazine criteria for addition to the list include real quality experience of tourism products, response and reputation to trademarks and destinations among the Internet community, who select the Top 10 list. Da Nang City Da Nang, Ha Noi and Singapore all placed 8th position in the list. The first place belonged to Indonesia’s Bali.The vote, which ran in three months, from May to July, is based on substantial hands-on travel experience. … [Read more...] about Ha Noi, Da Nang among top 10 tourist attractions in Asia
Hanoi named among global Top 10 fastest growing destination cities
Specifically, on the basis of annual growth from 2009 to 2016, Hanoi is forecast to achieve a growth rate of 16.4%, ranking 7th on the list. The city is highly appreciated for the simple and charming beauty of landscapes, rice-based cuisine, and the quality and affordable price of services. Together with Hanoi, Jakarta (Indonesia)’s entrance into the Top 10 list at 5th place points to Southeast Asia’s rising significance as a key travel hub. According to the survey, the tourism industry in Asia Pacific continues to flourish with USD91.16 billion of tourism turnover in 2016, to outpace Europe (USD74.74 billion) and North Africa (USD55.02 billion). Ranking the world’s 132 top destination cities, the Index analyses visitor volume and spending in 2016 and provides a forecast for annual growth, insights on the fastest growing destination cities, and a deeper understanding of why people travel and how they spend around the world. Eric Schneider, Senior Vice President, Asia … [Read more...] about Hanoi named among global Top 10 fastest growing destination cities
Da Nang in Agoda’s Top 10 list
Viet Nam's central coastal city of Da Nang has been listed among Asia's Top 10 new destinations this year at Agoda.com, the hotel booking website and a part of the Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group. Agoda describes Da Nang as a major port city and the gateway to many of central Viet Nam's attractions. "Nearby, UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as My Son and the lovely town of Hoi An are major draws. Visitors can hike in the lush Marble Mountains, surf in the beach, explore caves, visit museums, and partake in excellent Vietnamese cuisine," it says. The list was finalised by Agoda's editorial team after studying complex booking patterns, reading customer reviews, and working closely with its hotel teams on the ground. Other destinations on the list include Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia), Mandalay (Myanmar), Kenting (Taiwan), Okinawa (Japan), Lombok (Indonesia), Kaohsiung (Taiwan), and Perth (Australia). — VNS … [Read more...] about Da Nang in Agoda’s Top 10 list
Viettel aims to make world top 10 list by 2020
Viettel currently has the second largest revenue among nearly 500,000 businesses in Viet Nam. — Photo citinews HA NOI (VNS) — The military-run telecommunications group Viettel aims to become one of the world's top 10 telecom companies by 2020, with presence in 30 to 35 countries. The firm's executives informed Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung about this aim at a working session on Wednesday. Viettel currently has the second largest revenue among nearly 500,000 businesses in Viet Nam, earning VND197 trillion (US$9.38 billion) in 2014, a 20 per cent annual increase. The earnings accounted for more than 10 per cent of the State-owned enterprises' total figure. Last year, it posted pre-tax profit of VND42 trillion ($2 billion), an annual rise of 15 per cent and representing 23 per cent of the profit made by State-owned firms. Its tax payments exceeded VND15 trillion ($714.28 million), climbing 10 per cent from the previous year, making Viettel the largest tax … [Read more...] about Viettel aims to make world top 10 list by 2020
Wealth of talent competes for top-ten list
Gymnast Phan Thi Ha Thanh HCM CITY (VNS)— The annual vote to select the ten best athletes and five best coaches of 2012 will be held tomorrow in Ha Noi, Da Nang and HCM City. The vote, in which dozens of sports reporters and journalists across the country will make their choice, will also choose five top disabled athletes and three best coaches of disabled athletes. Viet Nam News looks at some of the potential candidates for the final list. Female gymnast Phan Thi Ha Thanh is definitely the first name in the reckoning for the list of top ten athletes this year. Swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien It is very likely that Hai Phong Port City's 21-year-old petite beauty will top the list for the second consecutive year. 2012 has been a year of a roaring success for Thanh, becoming one of the first Vietnamese athletes to win a ticket to the London … [Read more...] about Wealth of talent competes for top-ten list