Linh said she was very proud of this nomination.

The beauty contest takes places on October 10-27 in Japan with the participation of more than 70 contestants. Pham Hong Thuy Van was the first Vietnamese representative to win the third runner-up title at Miss International 2015.

The contestants introduced their traditional costumes on October 11 night.

Junna Yamagata is a contestant from the host country

Amber Bernachi from Canada

Jessica Duarte from Venezuela (left) and Kaitryana Leinbach from the US

Contestants from Thailand, Taiwan and Switzerland

Phuong Linh in traditional long dress (Ao Dai) with other contestants