HCM CITY — The annual Super Model Competition will crown its winner in HCM City tomorrow.
Forty finalists will take part in talent and quiz competitions before the jury.
The event, produced by HCM City Television (HTV) and Cat Tien Sa Company, is organised by Thoi Trang Treû (New Fashion) magazine.
The aim is to discover young and talented models for the country's modelling industry.
The jury chose 40 finalists to compete in fashion shows and dozens of cultural and charity activities.
The top two women and men will receive trophies and cash prizes of VND50 million (US$2,500) each.
Organisers will also give prizes to both women and men for the Best Photograph, Best Appearance and Favourite Fashion Model.
Paris exhibition presents Ha Noi through photographer's eyes
PARIS — Photos of Ha Noi by French artist Dominique De Miscault are on display at an exhibition in Paris.
The exhibition entitled Ha Noi Nowadays introduces the 1,000 year old city with photos of its ancient quarters and large landmarks like the Ha Noi Opera House and the Metropol Hotel.
The exhibits features many beautiful sites in Viet Nam and Ha Noi.
Dominique De Miscault exhibited her work in the capital in 1994 and 1998, and in HCM City in 2003.
Luxury yoga, fitness centre opens in Ha Noi
HA NOI — After opening two immensely successful clubs in HCM City, California Fitness&Yoga Centres have landed in Ha Noi.
Located in the new Sky City Tower at 88 Lang Ha Street, the new fitness centre offers fitness programmes, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and other services, including five yoga studios, an aerobics studio, a juice bar and internet lounge, a kids fitness centre, and a swimming pool. The centre also offers holistic beauty treatments.
The club offers four membership levels and operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday.
Apollo students earn Cambridge English certificates
HA NOI — Apollo English has granted certificates to more than 300 young learners in Ha Noi and HCM City.
The Cambridge English certificates were awarded to Apollo English students, aged 7 to 12 years old, who sat for three tests titled Starters, Movers and Flyers.
The Cambridge English tests for young learners are part of Apollo's summer programme each year.
Chairman of Apollo English Khalid Muhmood said students at the school gain confidence in their English skills.
"Seeing the children's progression in their English learning is a great joy to me and also for their parents," he said.
"The certificates are the students' ‘shields' that makes them more confident and familiar with international-style examinations. It's a good start for their future". — VNS