Miss Cosmo 2025 will once again be hosted in Vietnam, gathering more than 80 contestants. The organizers have introduced pickleball and golf into the sports segment and shortened the event schedule to ensure the contestants' well-being.

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Top 2 Miss Cosmo 2024 and beauty queen Xuan Hanh at the press conference.

The official press conference launching Miss Cosmo 2025 took place in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring the Top 2 of Miss Cosmo 2024 - Ketut Permata Juliastrid and Karnruethai Tassabut - alongside beauty queens Phuong Linh, Ngoc Chau, Xuan Hanh, and runners-up Cam Ly, Hoang Nhung, Kim Duyen, and international representatives.

The competition is set to run from mid-November, with the grand finale scheduled to be held outdoors at the Innovation Park in Ho Chi Minh City on December 20. More than 80 representatives from various countries and territories will participate.

This year’s theme, “Rising Dragon,” is inspired by the image of the dragon - a symbol of strength and prosperity. Tran Viet Bao Hoang, CEO of Miss Cosmo, explained: “Vietnam is known as the land of the blue dragon. This dragon symbolizes the power and resilience of the new generation of women.”

Organizers shared that they had conducted three surveys in Indonesia and four in Thailand before selecting Vietnam as the host again. However, future editions may be hosted in other countries.

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Miss Cosmo 2024 shares her experience with this year’s contestants. Photo: Minh Khoi

Miss Cosmo 2025 promises several new features. Pickleball and golf have been added to the Sports Experience round. While the overall schedule has been shortened to safeguard the health of the contestants, the cultural and tourism promotion events in Hue, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City remain. Key highlights include: “Hello Cosmo from Vietnam,” “Best of Vietnam” (Vietnamese cultural essence), “Carnival Costume,” “Green Summit,” and fashion contests featuring eco-friendly designs.

During the press conference, Miss Cosmo 2024 Ketut Permata Juliastrid impressed audiences with a live mashup performance of “Into the Cosmo” and “Girl on Fire,” showcasing her powerful vocals and a daring quick-change dress reveal. She shared that Miss Cosmo helped her gain confidence and offered advice to contestants: “Don’t worry throughout the competition. Vietnam will be your second home. Focus on your goals and give it your all.”

The organizers emphasized that although the competition integrates elements of music, sports, festivals, and fashion, the contestants remain the core focus. All other aspects are designed to highlight each woman’s individuality and talent. While English proficiency is important, it is not mandatory. A multilingual interpreter team will support contestants, including during the debate segment.

The winner will receive a crown, USD 100,000 (equivalent to over 2.5 billion VND), a condominium, and a car for use during her reigning year.

Huy Minh - Minh Khoi