This is the highest result of Vietnam in this contest, where Ha overcame 64 contestants to take the top position on March 3.

The first runner-up went to Ifunanya Basilia Ikochukwu of Nigeria, while the second runner-up was Yashna Beeharry of Mauritius.

Nguyen Thanh Ha of Vietnam crowned winner of the 2023 Miss Eco International on March 3 in Cairo.

The third and fourth-placed spots were given to Ratana Sokhavatey of Cambodia and Genesis Guerrero of Ecuador.

Ha, 1.70m tall with measurements of 85-56-90cm, won the Best Eco Dress, a design inspired by Vietnamese traditional water puppetry, in the semi-finals to get a bye into the top 11.

In the Grand Finale, contestants participated in national costume and evening gown performances. Judgers picked up the top 21, top 11 and then top five.

The 19-year-old made a strong impression with her strikingly beautiful face, confidence and outstanding beauty in the national costume, and her gorgeous gown designed by Brian Vo, to go through to the top five.

In the interview round, she persuaded judges with her answers about the changes to society and the environment in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The beauty queen said that people's mental health problems must be well-taken care of, while harmful habits that cause damage to the environment must be addressed. The Vietnamese beauty urged everyone to work together to protect the environment.

Ha, born in 2004 in the southern province of Ben Tre, was a high school student in HCM City. She was crowned Miss Eco Vietnam 2022 last June.

The main motivation behind starting the pageant is to spread environmental awareness among the masses through the theme of economics and the environment.

Vietnam’s rescue mission in Turkey

One hundred officers of Vietnam’s public security and military forces have joined the search and rescue efforts in Turkey following a devastating earthquake on February 6, which has killed tens of thousands of people.

Lieut. Col. Vu Thi Lien devoted to sacred mission

(BGO) - Amid difficulties in the Central African Republic where gunfire sounds can be heard at any time, along with extreme climate and weather, Lieutenant Colonel Vu Thi Lien (born in Lieu Nham village, Tan Lieu commune, Yen Dung district in 1981), an officer from the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, has quickly overcame worries and homesickness to perform the soldier's duties with bravery and dedication.

Vietnamese police set off for search, rescue mission in Turkey

The Ministry of Public Security on February 9 held a send-off ceremony for personnel deployed for aiding search and rescue activities in Turkey, which was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake on February 6.

Miss Spring 2023 honours Vietnamese beauty, culture in Europe

Miss Spring 2023, which honours the beauty of Vietnamese women and promotes Vietnamese culture to international friends, has been held in Paris after a three-year disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Miss Universe runner-up chooses dresses by Vietnamese designer

Miss Dominican Republic Andreína Martínez wore a sexy sheer sequin brown evening gown by Nguyen Minh Tuan to a Miss Universe rehearsal on January 13 before becoming the event's 2nd runner-up.

Source: VNA