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Hoa emerged as the victor out of a pool of 17 other competitors, securing the prestigious title during the coronation ceremony held at the esteemed Hoa Binh Theater in District 10. The newly crowned champion, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, has successfully surpassed last year’s winner and is now poised to represent her country in the forthcoming Miss Universe International 2023 pageant. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place in El Salvador on November 18. The prestigious titles of first and second runner-up were awarded to Nguyen Thi Huong Ly and Trinh Thi Hong Dang, respectively. Bui Quynh Hoa during the Q&A portion at the Miss Universe Vietnam 2023 finale in Ho Chi Minh City, September 29, 2023. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre During Friday’s finale, the 18 contestants showcased their talents in five rounds: introductions, national costumes, swimsuits, evening gowns, and the Q&A portion. After the initial four rounds, the panel of judges meticulously handpicke...

Hans’ story with Quang Tri Hans Victor Selder, a man with a kind look and a loving heart, is called “Uncle Noys” by many generations of children at the “Mai Am Tinh Hong” center. In 1998, Hans had a chance to meet poor children in Quang Tri when he was Head of the External Relations Department of the Dutch Red Cross Society. After many visits to Vietnam and Quang Tri, he sympathized deeply and greatly supported the center since its early days as a home for disadvantaged children throughout the province. In 2004, when the source of support terminated, Hans returned to the Netherlands, but he kept in his mind many concerns about the children he met in Quang Tri. This prompted him to search everywhere, mobilizing friends and family members to establish an organization called KoD-Foundation (Kind onder Dak). The foundation, chaired by him, provides funds to the Center for Nurturing Children with Special Circumstances “Mai Am Tinh Hong” in Dong Ha. Ngo Quang Manh, Director of “Mai Am ...