The second runner-up of Miss Ethnic Việt Nam 2022, Thach Thu Thao, will represent Vietnam to compete at Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines in November. (Photo courtesy of the organiser)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The international beauty pageantMiss Earth 2023 is scheduled to be organised in Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa province.
HCM City-based Nova Entertainment has worked with the Miss Earth Organisationto launch the event in Vietnam starting on July 18. Truong Ngoc Anh, president of Nova Entertainment, said that theMiss Earth 2023 is an opportunity to introduce Vietnam, its culture andlifestyle to the world.
“Our event aims to find ambassadors who will work to call for environmentprotection worldwide,” Anh said.
Miss Earth 2023 is expected to feature more than 100 contestants from differentcountries and territories around the world.
Miss Earth began in 2001 by Carousel Productions of the Philippines. Along withMiss World, Miss Universe and Miss International, the contest advocates forenvironmental awareness, conservation and social responsibility.
Miss Earth 2020 Lindsey Coffey of the US and Miss Earth 2021 Destiny Wagner ofBelize have been in HCM City to launch the event. They have visited famoustourist destinations in the city.
The organisers are working with local authorities in Nha Trang to prepare forthe contest.
Miss Earth 2022 will be held in the Philippines in November.
The second runner-up of Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022, Thach Thu Thao, willrepresent Vietnam to compete at Miss Earth 2022.
Thao is from the Khmer ethnicity from the Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta provinceof Tra Vinh. She studies at Nam Can Tho University.
“I hope all contestants at Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 will work as culturalambassadors who introduce the best of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam to theworld,” said 21-year-old Thao, after being crowned at the contest in HCM Cityon July 16./.
Accepting an invitation to be a judge of the Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 contest, Destiny Wagner, Miss Earth 2021, has arrived in Vietnam and enjoyed a premium experience trip to NovaWorld Phan Thiet, along with Truong Ngoc Anh, head of the contest’s organising board.
The Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 pageant, seeking participation of young women from all 54 ethnic groups that populate the country, can become a cultural ambassador, organisers say.
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.
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.
The second runner-up of Miss Ethnic Việt Nam 2022, Thach Thu Thao, will represent Vietnam to compete at Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines in November. (Photo courtesy of the organiser) 
