Vietnamese contestant triumphs at Miss Global pageant
Vietnam’s representative at Miss Global 2024 Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van surpassed 60 other contestants from around the world to win the beauty pageant finals held in Bangkok on the evening of March 9.
Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van has become Miss Global 2024. (Photo courtesy of Miss Global)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam’s representative at Miss Global 2024 Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van surpassed 60 other contestants from around the world to win the beauty pageant finals held in Bangkok on the evening of March 9.
Standing at 1.74 metres tall, the 34-year-old beauty from the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong boasts an impressive figure with measurements of 90-63-91 cm. She is now working as a professional model showcasing designs for numerous renowned fashion houses.
Van was the runner-up of the Nguoi Mau Toan Nang (The New Mentor) competition in 2023 and took on the role of coach for the reality show Quy Ong Hoan My (The Perfect Gentleman) last year.
The newly-crowned Miss Global 2024 said she was truly happy to be the first Vietnamese beauty to win the title and thanked the support and encouragement from the audience, especially from her hometown.
Contestants from Jamaica and Puerto Rico were named first and second runners-up, while representatives from the US and the Philippines secured the third and fourth runner-up positions, respectively.
The Miss Global pageant emphasises women's empowerment and celebrates diverse cultures. The competition is open to beauties aged 18 to 35.
Vietnam has previously sent several representatives to the contest, including Doan Thu Thuy, who secured the country's prior highest achievement when she earned the title of fourth runner-up in Miss Global 2023./.
A show of national costumes within the Miss Cosmo 2024 beauty contest was organised at the Thung Nham Ecotourism Area in Hoa Lu district, the northern province of Ninh Binh, on September 19 evening, featuring stunning performances by representatives from over 60 countries and territories around the world.
Anna Hoang, a 14-year-old candidate from Vietnam, has won second place at Miss Eco Teen International 2023 and the Audience's Favourite Contestant Award of the beauty pageant.
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.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
