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The first and second runner-up spots at the Miss Equality World 2024 pageant were claimed by representatives from El Salvador and Indonesia, respectively. The competition, which took place in Thailand on Thursday evening, featured a diverse range of segments, including swimsuit, national costume, evening gown, and interview rounds. Among the 13 global contestants, one stood out: Nguyen Trang Nhung. She consistently delivered strong performances throughout the pageant and ultimately clinched the title of Miss Equality World 2024. But her accolades didn’t stop there—she also walked away with two subsidiary awards: Best Talent and Best Photogenic. Miss Equality World holds significant importance as one of the premier international beauty contests for transgender individuals, sharing the stage with Miss International Queen. Vietnam’s presence at these pageants has been notable, with Do Tay Ha securing the fourth runner-up title at Miss Equality World 2023. Nguyen Trang Nhung’s triumph a

The Da Nang Fine Arts Museum played host to an extraordinary event on Thursday, with the opening ceremony of ‘The World Needs Superheroines’ exhibition. This event coincided with the celebrations of Spain’s National Day on October 12th and Vietnam’s Women’s Day on October 20th, making it an even more special occasion. This powerful exhibition is a collaborative effort organized by the Embassy of Spain, alongside the Spanish Association of Comic Authors, the Herstóricas Association, Comicola Vietnam, and the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum. Together, they showcase the incredible talent of female artists from both Vietnam and Spain. Representatives from the Vietnamese and Spanish organizing committees come together to celebrate the opening of ‘The World Needs Superheroines’. An event highlighting the power and creativity of women in art. Photo : Nguyen Thu / Tuoi Tre News ‘The World Needs Superheroines’ is more than just an exhibition—it’s a movement. It aims to shine a spotlight

For the first time ever, a baby hippopotamus has been born naturally at the Hanoi Zoo, located in the heart of Vietnam’s capital city. Nguyen Cong Nghiep, Deputy Director of Hanoi Zoo in Ba Dinh District, shared that the pregnant mother hippo was a gift from Dai Nam Wonderland in Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province. She arrived at the Hanoi Zoo in December 2023 and, after receiving dedicated care for about eight months, gave birth to a healthy male calf on July 23, 2024. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other even-toed ungulates, hippos are actually more closely related to cetaceans such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises. This surprising fact is due to their evolutionary history, as they diverged from cetaceans around 55 million years ago. Hippopotamuses are the third-largest land mammals in the world by mass, surpassed only by elephants and rhinos. These semi-aquatic creatures can reach impressive sizes, with adult males weighing up to 1,500 kilograms and females

Bao Phuong Vinh, Tran Quyet Chien, Tran Duc Minh, Chiem Hong Thai, Tran Thanh Luc, and Nguyen Van Tai have progressed to the knockout stage of the tournament, with some impressive performances along the way. On the second day of the competition, Vietnamese players continued to shine and dominate their opponents. In Group A, Bao Phuong Vinh maintained his lead with a convincing 40-18 win over Jordan’s Nasser Awwad. Tran Quyet Chien, in Group C, claimed first place after a thrilling 40-40 draw with Greece’s Kostantinos Kokkoris. Tran Duc Minh, in Group F, continued his stellar performance, defeating Germany’s Ronny Lindemann 40-18. This came as a pleasant surprise to fans, as Minh had already beaten the world’s number 6 player, Martin Horn, earlier in the tournament. Nguyen Van Tai was the biggest surprise among the Vietnamese players. In Group P, he emerged victorious against strong opponents from Turkey and Greece, Berkay Karakurt and Polychro Nikos, respectively. His advancement

Perched in the Xa Ho Village of Tram Tau District, Ta Chi Nhu Peak boasts a staggering height of 2,979 meters, earning it the moniker, ‘Heaven of Clouds on Earth.’ As the seventh-tallest mountain in Vietnam, it is a nature lover’s paradise and a challenging trekker’s dream. Also referred to as the ‘Kingdom of Sun and Wind,’ Ta Chi Nhu is renowned for its vibrant display of purple ‘chi pau’ flowers that carpet the mountaintops every autumn. It is a truly magical sight and a haven for those seeking breathtaking views and an unforgettable nature experience. A trekker captures the breathtaking scenery along the Ta Chi Nhu Peak trail in Tram Tau District, Yen Bai Province, northern Vietnam. Photo: Hoang Gia Thua Hoa and his adventurous group had their sights set on conquering Ta Chi Nhu in mid-August, but nature had other plans. Twice they had to postpone their journey due to Typhoon Yagi and the dangerous landslides and flash floods that ravaged the northern mountainous provi

According to the Financial Post, the IMF predicts China’s growth rate to reach 4.5% in 2025, despite several measures taken to boost the country’s economy, such as increased net exports and additional funds. China’s challenges extend beyond its borders, as its ongoing trade war with the United States has resulted in new tariffs imposed by both nations, creating economic repercussions worldwide. IMF Deputy Director Gita Gopinath has drawn attention to the US-China tensions and their global impact. “We are observing geopolitically driven trade shifts worldwide,” she noted during a media briefing, adding that “while overall trade to GDP remains stable, the dynamics of who trades with whom are definitely changing.” In 2024, the number of trade tariffs between China, the EU, and the US has increased. Both the EU and the US have cited unfair trade practices and overmanufacturing by China as reasons for imposing higher tariffs, as local industry players feel disadvantaged. China h