Vietnamese men both at home and abroad, aged 18 to 27 who are at least 1.75 metres tall are encouraged to register for the contest.

The qualification round is scheduled to be held in Ho Chi Minh City in April. The contestants are due to compete in categories such as traditional costumes, sports, question-and-answer sessions, and evening wear.

They will also take part in additional competitions highlighting their talent and charity work during the final round which is set to get underway in June.

The Top 5 finalists will then partake in the Q&A part and compete for the crown. The winner will receive a cash prize of VND200 million, while first and second runners-up will be awarded VND100 million and VND50 million, respectively.

The organisers will also present awards to winners of the sub-contests, including Mr. Sport, Mr. Fashion Model Award, Mr. Talent, Beauty With A Purpose, Mr. Áo dài, Mr. Veston, Mr. Fitness, and Mr. Media Award.

The winner will then take part in the global competition Mr World which has been organised by Mr World Organization since 1996.

Vietnam has sent several contestants to the Mr World male pageant. In 2007 model Ho Duc Vinh claimed Best National Costume sub-title.

In 2012, Truong Nam Thanh finished in the Top 10 overall and was the winner in Mister Fashion and Style Challenge. He was also among the Top 10 in the Mr. World Talent categories.

VOV