Nguyễn Yến Trang from Hanoi was crowned Miss Vietnam 2026 at the final in Hải Phòng on November 7. Tuổi Trẻ reports that Trần Xuân Khánh Linh was first runner-up and Lê Phương Nghi second runner-up. Twenty-five contestants took part in the final after months of selection and training.
A question about peace
VietnamPlus reports that Yến Trang was asked how she felt about the beauty of peace as a Vietnamese citizen and how she would share that message internationally. Her answer expressed gratitude for opportunities to study and work in peaceful daily life. She also referred to the 2019 summit between the United States and North Korea in Vietnam.
The contestants went through áo dài, swimsuit and evening-gown presentations before the final five answered questions. Tuổi Trẻ places the start of the final at 8 p.m. in Danh Vọng Square and reports an audience of about 7,000.
Awards follow the Hải Phòng programme
According to organiser information cited by Tuổi Trẻ, Yến Trang received the Ngọc Liên Diệu Nhật crown and a prize valued at 500 million đồng. The first and second runners-up were awarded 300 million and 250 million đồng respectively. Khánh Linh also received the charity ambassador title.
Before the final, contestants visited children in difficult circumstances and joined coastal environmental work. Their activities in Hải Phòng also included paying tribute to people who had served the country and visiting the historic K15 wharf. Those activities formed part of their preparation alongside performance and interview training. The November 7 result concluded the selection of this year’s winner and two runners-up.