Vietnam’s Toc Tien finishes third, Philippines crowned first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia winner

The host country Thailand finished as runner-up.

Carmelle, representing the Philippines, scored 211 points, comprising 93 points from the jury and 118 from the public vote, leading both voting categories.

Her winning entry, Sobra-Sobra, is an upbeat dance-pop track featuring an infectious melody and an energetic performance that captivated both judges and audiences.

Vietnam’s representative, Toc Tien, finished third with 164 points.

She received 83 points from the jury and 81 from the public vote.

Toc Tien had the honor of opening the grand final with her song 'Em Tien,' selected through Vietnam’s national selection program ‘The Sound of Vietnam.’

Her performance stood out for its elaborate staging, centered on a giant lotus pedestal positioned at the heart of the stage.

The visual concept blended the white hues of lotus flowers with shades of blue and purple, complemented by moon imagery and decorative motifs inspired by Vietnamese culture.

The singer appeared in four different outfits throughout the performance, with live costume changes on stage.

Her dancers wore shimmering silver costumes and performed synchronized choreography, creating a visually cohesive and dynamic presentation.

At the end of the performance, the line ‘Em Tien, Hello, Sawadika’ brought together Vietnamese, English, and Thai in a multilingual greeting to the host country's audience.

Mixed reactions from Vietnamese audiences

The final results prompted mixed reactions among Vietnamese viewers, with many taking to social media to discuss the rankings and performances.

Some expressed surprise at Thailand's second-place finish, while others argued that Malaysia deserved a higher position.

“I didn't expect Thailand to come second,” a social media user commented.

“Malaysia should have been in the top two.”

“Thailand should have been fourth,” another wrote.

Others praised the Philippines' victory, describing it as well deserved.

“The Philippine representative deserved to win. The song was catchy, the choreography was good, and the vocal performance was incredible,” one viewer commented.

Meanwhile, many Vietnamese fans expressed pride in Toc Tien's achievement, leaving messages such as “She did amazingly well,” “So proud of Toc Tien,” and “Extremely, extremely proud.”