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Vietnam’s revised Law on Excise Tax is expected to be passed in May next year, with a key focus on curbing the deadly smoking habit in the country. According to statistics from 2021, Vietnam has a significant smoking population, with over 15 million smokers consuming up to four billion packs of cigarettes annually. The issue is not just limited to the high number of smokers but also the alarming rate of cigarette production. In 2023 alone, local manufacturers produced 5.3 billion packs of cigarettes, contributing to a growing number of health issues in the country. Medical experts have raised concerns about the serious public health impact of smoking, and increasing excise taxes on cigarettes is seen as a crucial step in addressing this challenge. By making smoking a more expensive habit, the government aims to deter people from starting or continuing this harmful practice. Addressing the Issue of Low-Cost Cigarettes Currently, the excise duty on tobacco in Vietnam is set at 75% of...

Vinicius Jr. had an exceptional season with Real Madrid, scoring an impressive 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions. His contributions were instrumental in helping Real Madrid secure the coveted LaLiga and Champions League double, and he further cemented his impact by scoring in their Champions League final victory over Borussia Dortmund. The Brazilian forward claimed the prestigious award, finishing ahead of Spain and Manchester City’s midfield stalwart, Rodri, and his talented Real Madrid teammate, England’s Jude Bellingham. The 24-year-old, who narrowly missed out on the Ballon d’Or to Rodri earlier in October, was in Doha to receive the award. Real Madrid are currently in Qatar for the highly anticipated FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Mexico’s Pachuca on Wednesday. “It felt like a distant dream when I played football barefoot on the streets of Sao Goncalo, and now here I am,” an emotional Vinicius Jr. expressed. Aitana Bonmati, the FIFA Women’s Pl...

The contestant from Hanoi, who is 25 years old, stands at a height of 1.80 meters and weighs 78kg. In the past, he achieved the second runner-up position at the Fitness Supermodel Vietnam 2023 contest. MGI, established in 2017, is a prestigious international male pageant that aims to cultivate young men into outstanding leaders through empowerment. MGI highlights the positive qualities of men, emphasizing sensible masculinity, exceptional sportsmanship, and boundless potential, while also educating and empowering them to become influential figures in society. Currently, the reigning Mister Grand International is Michael Pelletier from Switzerland. The Mister Grand International 2023 pageant is scheduled to take place in Andalusia, Spain from January 8 to January 15, 2024. Last year, Vietnamese representative Nguyen Vu Linh achieved the fourth runner-up position at Mister Grand International 2022. He was also honored with the Best in National Costume and Top Model sub-titles. ...

The Ninh Binh native stands at 1.70 metres tall with body measurement of 82-60-87 cm. She is currently a student at the National Economics University in Hanoi. Xuan was also successful in winning the Miss Fashion sub-title. This comes following Xuan being announced as the runner-up of The Face Vietnam 2023 contest. Hoang Thi Nhung, 28, from Hanoi wins the runner-up title of the Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2023 pageant. Nhung is 1.79 metres tall with body measurement of 85-60-99 cm. She also won the Miss Ao Dai sub-title. The first-and-second-placed winners of Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2023, along with receiving cash prizes of VND300 million and VND150 million, respectively, will have the chance to represent the country at different international beauty pageants. The final night draws the participation of 38 contestants from across the country who compete in swimsuit, evening gown, and Q&A segments. The winners of the sub-contests Miss Sea, Miss...