# Vietnam 2026 beauty pageants > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-2026-beauty-pageants > Updated: 2026-08-10T04:17:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 5. In July 2026, Vietnam’s national Miss Vietnam contest highlighted a shift toward valuing academic achievement and height, with many contestants holding university degrees, scholarships and advanced qualifications. By early August, Vietnam hosted the international Miss World 2026 competition. While earlier reports focused on Nha Trang, contestants for the 73rd Miss World pageant—marking the organization's 75th anniversary—began arriving in Vietnam for the event scheduled in Quảng Ninh province. Nearly 120 participants, including representatives from Guatemala, Morocco, France, Indonesia, the Cayman Islands, Belize, Panama, the Czech Republic, and Australia, arrived through airports such as Nội Bài and Tân Sơn Nhất. Notable arrivals included Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszková and Vietnamese representative Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc. A week later, the Miss Vietnam 2026 final showcased an unusually tall cohort, with several entrants 1.75 m or taller—including Pham Van Ha (IELTS 7.5, DELF B2), Bui Thi Thai Thanh (tax studies), Duong Quynh Trang (the tallest at 1.80 m) and former FTU Charm queen Lê Phương Nghi. Among the 56 finalists undergoing intensive training in catwalk, communication, and lifestyle maintenance is Phạm Thị Phương, a 1.72 m tall student from Phenikaa University. She noted that the private interview was the most challenging stage due to the pressure of performing well. ## Claims - Pham Van Ha, born 2008 in Hai Phong, is 1.75 m tall and holds IELTS 7.5 and DELF B2 scores. (single source) - Bui Thi Thai Thanh, born 2006 in Thai Binh, is 1.78 m tall and a second‑year tax student at the Academy of Finance. (single source) - Duong Quynh Trang, born 2008 in Hanoi, is 1.80 m tall, the tallest contestant in Miss Vietnam 2026. (single source) - Lê Phương Nghi, born 2006, former FTU Charm 2025 winner, is 1.72 m tall, studies International Economics, and holds IELTS 7.5 and Japanese language skills. (single source) - A total of 56 contestants were selected for the Miss Vietnam 2026 final round after regional preliminaries. (single source) - The selected contestants are intensively training in catwalk, gym workouts, and knowledge preparation for the pageant. (single source) - Pham Van Ha described her selection as a 'gift of youth' and received many congratulatory messages. (single source) - Nguyen Thuc Uyen Nhi, born 2004 in Hanoi, is 1.75 m tall, a final‑year student at the Academy of Journalism, and won the Hoa khôi Báo chí 2023 title. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Phạm Thị Phương advances to Miss Vietnam 2026 finals Phạm Thị Phương, a student from Ninh Bình, has advanced to the final round of the Miss Vietnam 2026 pageant after passing the preliminary stages. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/phm-th-phng-advances-to-miss-vietnam-2026-finals ### 2026-08-08: Miss World 2026 contestants arrive in Vietnam Nearly 120 contestants from around the globe have arrived in Vietnam to compete in the 73rd Miss World pageant, centered in Quảng Ninh province. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-world-2026-contestants-arrive-in-vietnam ### 2026-08-07: Miss Vietnam 2026 pageant features tall contestants and intensive training Miss Vietnam 2026 features many tall contestants, including Pham Van Ha and former FTU Charm queen Lê Phương Nghi, with 56 finalists now undergoing intensive training. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-vietnam-2026-pageant-features-tall-contestants-and-intensive-training ### 2026-08-05: Miss World 2026: Venezuelan Contestant Mística Núñez Prepares for Vietnam Pageant Venezuelan Miss World hopeful Mística Núñez readies for the 2026 pageant in Vietnam, while pageant guru Osmel Sousa names her among his top five American contenders. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-world-2026-venezuelan-contestant-mstica-nez-prepares-for-vietnam-pageant ### 2026-07-14: Vietnam's Miss Vietnam 2026 Contest Showcases Highly Educated and Tall Candidates Miss Vietnam 2026 contestants are noted for outstanding academic achievements and unusually tall statures, reflecting a shift toward valuing intelligence and height in the pageant. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnams-miss-vietnam-2026-contest-showcases-highly-educated-and-tall-candidates --- Cite as: Vietnam 2026 beauty pageants. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-2026-beauty-pageants