The contest, with qualifying and final rounds, was initially scheduled to take place from May to August.

The finale of Miss Vietnam 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The organising board said it will announce the date of Miss Vietnam 2020 later after considering the disease situation, adding that it still receives entries and seeks potential contestants to stay active in the event organisation.

Meanwhile, the Standing Board of the Party Committee of Hai Phong city also cancelled the Flamboyant Flower Festival 2020 and the gathering marking the 65th anniversary of the city’s Liberation Day (May 13) for fear of the epidemic.

The committee decided to suspend preparations for the presentation of gifts to local households on the occasion of the Liberation Day.

All the funding initially allocated for those activities and other financial sources will be prioritised for COVID-19 prevention and control in the city.

Miss Universe 2007 to hit the catwalk for Cong Tri

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori will serve as vedette for Vietnamese designer Cong Tri's latest fashion show in HCMC Saturday.

Nguyen Tran Khanh Van crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2019

Nguyen Tran Khanh Van was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 on the final night of the pageant which concluded in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province on December 7.

45 beauties shortlisted for Miss Universe Vietnam’s semi-final round

45 contestants have been selected, after the preliminary stages in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to compete in the semi-final round of the Miss Universe Vietnam beauty pageant scheduled for December 3 in the resort city of Nha Trang.

Vietnamese beauty to don filter coffee-inspired costume at Miss Universe pageant

Hoang Thuy will wear a costume depicting “Ca Phe Phin Sua Da” (Iced coffee with condensed milk) at the upcoming Miss Universe 2019 contest.

Vietnam’s Kieu Loan named among Miss Grand Int’l 2019 top ten

Vietnam representative - Kieu Loan excelled among other strong candidates to win a place in the top 10 of Miss Grand International 2019 after the coronation night wrapped up in the early morning of October 26 (Vietnam time).

Source: VNA