Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, an English language student at Da Nang University, was crowned Miss Vietnam 2022 in the grand finale held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23 night.
Miss Vietnam 2022 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy (centre) and the two runners-up at the grand finale on December 23 night (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, an Englishlanguage student at Da Nang University, was crowned Miss Vietnam 2022 in thegrand finale held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23 night.
Thuy, born in 2003 in the central city of Da Nang, is 1.75 metrestall and has body measurements of 80-63-94 centimetres.
She defeated 35 other finalists from across the country to win the goldencrown, studded with 54 white pearls and thousands of golden and white gems,plus 300 million VND (12,700 USD) in cash.
Trinh Thuy Linh from Thanh Hoa province, 21, was named the firstrunner-up. She is said to have a beautiful body with a height of 1.72m andmeasurements of 87-58-95.
Le Nguyen Ngoc Hang of HCM City, 19, became the second runner-up. She is astudent at Western Sydney University in Vietnam. She was in the top 10 of MissWorld Vietnam 2022 in August.
In the grand finale, the finalists competed in categories of ao dai (Vietnamesetraditional dress), swimsuits and evening gown.
This year saw thousands of young women aged 18 to 26 who are at least 1.65mtall competing in the preliminary rounds in Hanoi and HCM City.
The jury selected 56 candidates, who have no cosmetic surgery, for thesemifinal rounds in Hanoi in October.
The contestants competed in the categories of traditional costume, swimsuit,evening wear, and two additional parts highlighting their talent and charitywork.
Miss Vietnam began in 1988 and is organised every two years. The contestencourages young women to demonstrate their talents in their careers as well ascharity and social activities./.
Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong was crowned Miss World Vietnam 2022 after surpassing 36 competitors at the finale held at MerryLand Quy Nhon in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on August 12.
Doan Thien An, 22-year-old beauty from the Mekong Delta province of Long An, was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 after surpassing 49 other contestants at the pageant finale in Ho Chi Minh City on October 1.
Vietnamese representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc has been crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022 after beating more than 70 contestants from all over the world.
Contestants of Miss Tourism World 2022 have spent November 23 and 24 in the northern province of Son La’s Moc Chau district, as part of their experience tour of Vietnam's heritage regions arranged by the organising board.
Erina Hanawa from Japan was crowned Miss Tourism World 2022 at the beauty pageant’s finale held in Vinh Yen city, the northern province of Vinh Phuc, on December 10.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Miss Vietnam 2022 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy (centre) and the two runners-up at the grand finale on December 23 night (Photo: VNA) 
