The Vietnamese beauty wore a navy blue dress by designer Do Long during the Top Model competition. (Photo courtesy of Do Thi Ha)
Puerto Rico (VNS/VNA) - Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha was named in the list of 13 finalists in the Top Model competition at the Miss World 2021 beauty pageant on December 7.
Ha was the only Asian to make the cut.
According to contest format, the contestants perform in two costumes, the first from Puerto Rico, the host country, and then a domestic designer's outfit.
During the competition, the Vietnamese beauty wore a navy blue dress to show off her long legs, striding confidently and scoring with an impressive skirt flip.
The winner of the competition was Miss Cote D'Ivoire, followed by Miss Cameroon and Miss Puerto Rico.
After the great result in the Top Model competition, the Vietnamese is quickly preparing for the second round of the Talent semi-final after making the top 27.
She is scheduled to perform the Latin song ‘Despacito’ on the T’rung, a traditional instrument from the Central Highlands, during the upcoming Talent competition.
"I think this will be a great fusion between Vietnamese traditional instruments and the typical melody of Puerto Rico, where I am competing in Miss World 2021,” Ha said.
Do Thi Ha, 20, was born in Thanh Hoa province and is a student of the Hanoi National Economics University. She was crowned Miss Vietnam in 2020 and is representing the country at Miss World 2021.
The final night of Miss World 2021, with the participation of more than 100 contestants from all over the world, will t🐻ake place on the evening of December 16./.
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 Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha, a student at the Hanoi-based National Economics University, is working to prepare for her appearance at the Miss World 2021 in Puerto Rico in December.
The organisers of Miss World 2021 have released a short film announcing this year’s competition, featuring the two Vietnamese contestants – Do My Linh and Luong Thuy Linh – and their unforgettable moments.
Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha has spent a year following a charity project benefiting people in the flood-hit mountainous Tra Don commune in the central province of Quang Nam’s Nam Tra My district.
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.
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 Vietnamese beauty wore a navy blue dress by designer Do Long during the Top Model competition. (Photo courtesy of Do Thi Ha) 
