Miss Supranational 2018, runner-up of Asia’s Next Top Model 2017 and fashion model Minh Tu of HCM City will lead contestants during the selection and semi-final rounds of Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022. (Photo courtesy of the organiser)
HCMCity (VNS/VNA) - The selection round of Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022, anational event featuring fitness enthusiasts, will open on January 16in Ho Chi Minh City.
Womenaged 18 and above who are at least 1.62m tall are encouraged to jointhe event.
Contestantswill compete in the categories of fitness performance, sports talent, swimsuits, question-and-answersessions and evening wear.
Twenty-one candidateswill be selected for the semi-final round in late February in HCMCity. They will take part in social and charity activities to encouragethe public, particularly youth, to maintain good health by doing sports.
Tenfinalists will compete for the crown at the final, which is scheduled for April16 in HCM City.
The winnerwill receive a 300 million VND (over 13,200 USD) award in cash, while the tworunners-up will take home 200 million VND each.
Thejury includes Miss Vietnam 2014 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen and experts fromthe HCM City Weightlifting & Bodybuilding Federation.
MissSupranational 2018, runner-up of Asia’s Next Top Model 2017 andfashion model Minh Tú will lead contestants during the contest’sselection and semi-final rounds.
Tuwas a coach for "The Face" 2017, a Vietnamese version of theAmerican modeling reality TV show, which finds the face for a major brand,and a mentor at Asia’s Next Top Model 2018.
“Wehope our event, Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022, will encourageVietnamese women to live more healthy, happily and confidently,” saidTrang Le, founder and president of the Vietnam International Fashion Week, amember of the event’s organising board.
Trangwas awarded the title 'Knighthood of the Order of Merit of the Star of Italy,'presented by the Italian president last year.
She washonoured for her contributions bringing Vietnam andItaly closer in the field of fashion.
Thehonour is one of the highest recognitions awarded by the Italian Government toforeigners who make contributions to strengthening friendship betweenItaly and other countries./.
When asked who will be selected to participate in Miss Grand International 2021, a representative from the unit charged with bringing Vietnamese beauty to the international competition later this year said an interesting surprise will come.
Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha has spent a year following a charity project benefiting people in the flood-hit mountainous Tra Don commune in the central province of Quang Nam’s Nam Tra My district.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
Miss Supranational 2018, runner-up of Asia’s Next Top Model 2017 and fashion model Minh Tu of HCM City will lead contestants during the selection and semi-final rounds of Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022. (Photo courtesy of the organiser) 
