As one of the world’s top beauty pageants unfolds in Japan, Vietnam’s representative takes the stage with poise — even as global prediction sites place their bets elsewhere.
The Miss International 2025 pageant is underway in Japan, drawing 80 contestants from around the world and putting global beauty culture back in the spotlight. For Vietnam — a country riding a wave of soft-power momentum after securing last year’s crown with Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thủy — the event offers a chance to reaffirm its growing presence on the international pageant circuit, a space increasingly watched by global audiences, advertisers, and cultural analysts.
This year’s Vietnamese representative, Nguyễn Ngọc Kiều Duy, has been participating in official activities in Japan ahead of the November 27 final. Observers note that while she has maintained a polished and consistent performance, she has yet to deliver a breakout moment capable of shifting global rankings.
During the semifinals, contestants competed in three key categories: evening gown, swimwear, and a closed-door interview. Kiều Duy opted for a halter-neck white gown embellished with crystals and pearls, creating a soft reflective sheen on stage. Her swimwear performance — a white bikini with subtle detailing — earned positive remarks for her balanced physique and confident runway presence, a crucial factor in international competitions where stage command often shapes scoring.
In the interview round, the Vietnamese contestant opened in both Japanese and Vietnamese before quoting a traditional proverb: “One tree alone cannot make a hill; three trees together can create a mountain.” She emphasized unity, cross-cultural understanding, and shared global responsibility, noting her admiration for Japanese hospitality and culture during the competition.
Despite her strong showing, Kiều Duy has not ranked highly on major prediction platforms. Missosology, one of the most influential forecasting sites in global pageantry, omitted Vietnam from its top-20 list. Its current frontrunners include contestants from Spain, India, the Czech Republic, Peru, and Angola.
Ahead of her departure, Kiều Duy expressed determination to honor Vietnam’s cultural identity and youthful spirit on the global stage. “Every step requires effort and perseverance,” she said. “I want to bring a confident, refined image of Vietnamese women to Miss International 2025.”
As the pageant approaches its grand finale, the question remains whether Vietnam can secure back-to-back placements — or even replicate last year’s historic win — in one of the world’s most closely followed beauty competitions.
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Source: Vietnam Insider