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Vietnam contestant finishes runner up at Men of the Year 2022

The title Men of the Year 2022 went to Dominik Chabr – a contestant from the Czech Republic. The second, third and fourth runner-up titles went to Bogdan Iusypchuk of Ukraine, Lee Jooyong of the Republic of Korea, and Pablo Gallego of Spain respectively. Born in 1992 in Ho Chi Minh City, Khac stands at a height of 1.82 metres. The Vietnamese model graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and received plenty of compliments due to his masculine appearance and strong communication skills. In late April this year Khac won the runner-up title of The Next Gentle Man – a beauty contest for Vietnamese men. Taking part in Man of the Year 2022 in Bali, Indonesia, the Vietnamese model stole the show in the national costume and talent segments. Minh Khac wore an outfit inspired by Saint Giong – a mythical folk hero of Vietnam and one of the four immortals – to introduce to international friends at the contest. According to the Vietnamese man, Saint Giong symbolizes no

Storm Ma-on floods streets after making landfall in northern Vietnam

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Drivers face plenty of difficulties when travel ling on roads due to the torrential rain in Ha Long City at 11 p.m. on August 25. After making landfall in southern China, storm Ma-on was downgraded into a tropical low depression before heading to the northeastern region of Vietnam, including Quang Ninh and Hai Phong provinces. Many residents are concerned about the heavy downpours and rising rainwater which could potential overflow into local houses. A tree is unrooted on Lo Bat street in Mong Cai City on the evening of August 25, although no one is injured. Mong Cai City records five trees which fell onto local streets. Many areas in Ha Long, Uong Bi, and Cam Pha cities in Quang Ninh province are left submerged due to the impact of the tropical low depression. This comes after northeastern provinces prepared for the storm by banning vessels from going out to sea from August 25 and evacuating people from areas which could be hit b

The beauty of Con Dao as seen from bird’s-eye view

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Located off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau and 230 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao is an archipelago made up of 16 separate islands, with each one serving as a beautiful destination for travel ers to enjoy. The rainy season in Con Dao lasts from May to October, with the dry season running from November to April. Visitors are able to hike around the island during the dry season when the weather is mild and warm. The weather in the rainy season is somewhat cooler and has spells of frequent showers. This is therefore the perfect time for visitors to enjoy the blue sea and watch the turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. One of the most popular features of Con Dao among visitors is the island’s crystal blue water coupled with the cleanliness of its pure air. The southern island attracts plenty of visitors due to its peaceful atmosphere and pristine beaches. Con Dao is also famous for its