The first-ever Miss Earth Vietnam was launched during a press conference held in Lac Duong district of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on April 28.
Members of the organising board of the Miss Earth Vietnam 2021 pose for a group photo (Photo: sggp)
Lam Dong (VNA) – The first-ever Miss Earth Vietnam waslaunched during a press conference held in Lac Duong district of the CentralHighlands province of Lam Dong on April 28.
The contest’s online preliminary will start from May, while an in-personone in Hanoi and HCM City from August.
The semifinal is scheduled for November and the finale a month later.
The Vietnamese version will have four winners at the same time,including Miss Earth, Miss Earth Air, Miss Earth Water and Miss Earth Fire, whowill walk home with a prize worth 5.6 billion VND (245,000 USD) in total.
Miss Earth will represent Vietnam at the annual internationalenvironmental-themed beauty competition and receive additional 1 billion VND from alocal business.
Su Thanh Hoai, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Lac Duong district,the host of the upcoming pageant, said if COVID-19 remains complicatedat year’s end, the organising board will roll out preventive measures onkeeping with the Ministry of Health’s recommendations.
Miss Earth is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants — themost coveted beauty titles among all the international pageants.
Nguyen Phuong Khanh was crowned Miss Earth in 2018, Vietnam’s best everperformance at such a major world contest./.
Do Thi Ha, a 19-year-old student from the central province of Thanh Hoa, outperformed 34 other contestant to be crowned Miss Vietnam 2020 at the pageant’s final held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 20.
Miss World Vietnam 2019 Luong Thuy Linh, Miss World Vietnam 2018 Tran Tieu Vy, Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Ha and Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh were present at a press conference to kick off Miss World Vietnam 2021 pageant.
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.
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.
Members of the organising board of the Miss Earth Vietnam 2021 pose for a group photo (Photo: sggp) 
