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Huong Giang to represent Vietnam at Miss Grand International All Stars

The Miss Grand International organization has officially confirmed that Huong Giang will represent Vietnam at the inaugural MGI All Stars - a new global beauty competition bringing together the world’s most influential pageant alumni.

Thu Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2025

The first runner-up of Miss Grand Vietnam 2025, Thu Ngan, officially receives her sash to compete at Miss Intercontinental 2025 in Egypt.

Hanoi-born contestant crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026

Nguyen Phuong Linh, a 26-year-old from Hanoi, was crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026 during the pageant's grand finale on the evening of January 10 in Sa Pa.

Radiant 20-year-old crowned Miss Peaceful Vietnam Student 2025

A third-year university student from Phu Tho has won the Miss Peaceful Vietnam Student 2025 crown, bringing tears to her eyes on stage.

Miss USA wins Miss Cosmo 2025, Vietnam’s Phuong Linh makes top 10

Yolina Lindquist from the USA claimed the Miss Cosmo 2025 crown, while Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh secured a top 10 finish.

Ex-marketing director crowned Manhunt Vietnam 2025

Tran Tien Dung quit his job, dropped 6kg, and won Manhunt Vietnam 2025 with poise and passion.

Miss Venezuela wins Miss Charm, Vietnam's Mai Ngo in Top 12

Anna Blanco of Venezuela is crowned Miss Charm 2025 after an emotional answer on empathy and compassion, with Mai Ngo of Vietnam finishing in the Top 12.

Over 70 Miss Cosmo contestants embody poetic elegance in ao dai showcase

The Best of Vietnam fashion show brought together Miss Cosmo 2025 contestants in a spectacular ao dai presentation inspired by national symbols.

Vietnam’s Mai Ngo stuns with confident stage presence at Miss Charm 2025

The 1995-born contestant left a strong impression during Vietnam’s hosting of the Miss Charm 2025 semifinals.

Miss Charm 2025 kicks off in Ho Chi Minh City after last-minute venue change

The Miss Charm 2025 beauty pageant officially kicked off on the afternoon of November 29 with the sash presentation ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City. The event brought together 34 contestants from around the world.

Colombia wins Miss International 2025 as Vietnam falls short of top 20

Catalina Duque from Colombia claimed the Miss International 2025 crown, while Vietnam’s representative, Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Duy, did not advance to the semifinals.

Mai Ngo brings Vietnam’s resilient spirit to Miss Charm 2025

Mai Ngo heads to Miss Charm 2025, vowing to carry the spirit of Central Vietnam’s resilience to the international stage.

Will Miss Cosmo open new doors for transgender contestants?

After Huong Giang’s Miss Universe loss, Miss Cosmo hints at broader inclusivity with two transgender representatives.

A proud first for Asia: Huong Giang’s historic Miss Universe journey

She didn’t make the top 30, but Huong Giang broke boundaries as the first Asian transgender woman to compete at Miss Universe.

Huong Giang breaks silence on Miss Universe 2025 outcome

Huong Giang has spoken publicly for the first time since exiting Miss Universe 2025, revealing that sudden changes in the pageant's direction left her at odds with its new criteria.

Huong Giang misses Top 30 but breaks barriers at Miss Universe

Despite not making the Top 30, Huong Giang made history as Asia’s first transgender contestant at Miss Universe.

Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025

Miss Universe 2025 ends with Mexico’s Fátima Bosch taking the title, ahead of runners-up from Thailand and Venezuela.

Huong Giang shines at Miss Universe 2025 swimsuit semifinals

The Miss Universe 2025 semifinals took place on the evening of November 19 in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring 122 contestants in two categories: swimsuit and evening gown.

Vietnam’s Huong Giang shines in national costume at Miss Universe 2025

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Huong Giang made a strong impression during the national costume segment of Miss Universe 2025, which took place on the afternoon of November 19 in Thailand.

Ho Chi Minh City struggles to rein in beauty pageant chaos

While fashion shows and pageants thrive in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities are grappling with increasingly deceptive violations and legal loopholes.