Nguyen Yen Trang celebrates her crowning moment as Miss Vietnam 2026 alongside the runners-up. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre
The event took place at Danh Vong Square in the Dragon Hill International Tourist Area in Do Son Ward, drawing around 7,000 spectators.
Yen Trang, who stands 1.71 meters tall and has measurements of 79-58-88 cm, is studying early childhood education at Hanoi Metropolitan University.
She said she had dreamed of becoming a beauty queen since childhood and spent years developing her skills before entering the competition.
During the pageant, she participated in community activities, including mangrove planting and paying tribute to war veterans in Hai Phong.
Yen Trang received the crown and a cash prize of VND500 million (US$19,370).
Tran Xuan Khanh Linh was named first runner-up, receiving VND300 million ($11,620), while Le Phuong Nghi finished as second runner-up with VND250 million ($9,680).
Khanh Linh also received the Ambassador of Compassion title, while Ta Thi Hoa was named Tourism and Environment Ambassador.
Other special awards went to Dinh Hoang Gia Linh for Media and Arts, Dinh Dieu Anh for Fashion and Sports, Vu Hong Hanh for Most Popular Contestant, and Bui Mai Linh for Miss Beach.
The top 10 contestants at the Miss Vietnam 2026 final. Photo: Supplied
The top five finalists of Miss Vietnam 2026. Photo: Supplied
Tran Xuan Khanh Linh from Ho Chi Minh City is named first runner-up. Photo: Supplied
Le Phuong Nghi from Gia Lai Province is named second runner-up. Photo: Supplied
Beauty beyond the crown
Held under the theme 'Mien Huong Sac' (Land of Beauty and Fragrance), the final featured 25 contestants selected after months of screening and training.
They competed in traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress), swimsuit, and evening gown rounds before the field was narrowed to 15, then 10, and finally five contestants.
The top five answered questions about contemporary issues, including technology, social media, cultural identity, and the responsibilities of young people.
Ahead of the final, the contestants joined cultural and community activities in Hai Phong, including visiting the historic K15 Wharf, meeting disadvantaged children, and participating in environmental protection initiatives.
Speaking at the event, Phung Cong Suong, editor-in-chief of Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper and head of the organizing committee, asserted that the pageant celebrates more than physical beauty.
"We have always believed that true beauty lies not only in physical appearance but also in intelligence, character, cultural depth, and the positive values each individual brings to the community," he said.
He added that the competition continued to uphold four core values: Beauty, Culture, Intelligence, and Contribution.
"The crown is a recognition of today's achievements, but responsibility and contribution are what create tomorrow's value," Suong said.
Miss Vietnam 2024 Ha Truc Linh shares her emotions as her reign draws to a close. Photo: Supplied
Nguyen Yen Trang celebrates her crowning moment as Miss Vietnam 2026. Photo: Supplied
Contestants compete in ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress), swimsuit, and question-and-answer rounds. Photo: Supplied
Established in 1988, Miss Vietnam is the country's longest-running beauty pageant.
Over the years, it has crowned several prominent beauty queens, including Do My Linh, Tran Tieu Vy, Do Thi Ha, and Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, many of whom have gone on to participate in charitable and community initiatives.
This year's final, themed 'Weaving Heritage – Paving the Way for Youth,' combined fashion and artistic performances highlighting the connection between Vietnamese traditions and modern youth.
The event also offered Hai Phong an opportunity to promote its coastal tourism attractions, particularly the Do Son area.
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