The final, held on the evening of November 7, featured 25 contestants competing for the title. Trang emerged victorious, while Tran Xuan Khanh Linh and Le Phuong Nghi were named first and second runners-up respectively.
Nguyen Yen Trang is crowned Miss Vietnam 2026 (Photo: Organising committee).
Born in 2006, Trang is 1.73 metres tall and studies at Hanoi Metropolitan University. She attracted attention throughout the competition for her balanced figure, height and consistent performances across the rounds.
During the question-and-answer round, she was asked about the beauty of peace in Vietnam. Trang said she was grateful to have been born and raised in the country while many parts of the world continued to face conflict.
"We are fortunate to live in Vietnam. Every morning, we wake up to a blue sky, hear birds singing, and have the opportunity to study, work and contribute to society. That is the extraordinary beauty of peace. I, Nguyen Yen Trang, am proud to be Vietnamese," she said.
The first runner-up title went to Tran Xuan Khanh Linh, who received strong support from the audience during the final. She is studying professional communication at the British University Vietnam (BUV).
Khanh Linh graduated as valedictorian from APU American International School in 2024, with a cumulative grade point average of 4.6. She received scholarships from six US universities worth more than USD 500,000 in total.
In 2025, she was named to BUV's Dean's List, placing her among the top five per cent of students in her field. She also attracted attention for her ability to speak six languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French and Spanish.
Le Phuong Nghi was named second runner-up. In addition to her appearance, she has a strong academic record dating back to secondary school, has actively participated in social activities as a university student and holds an IELTS score of 7.5.
The top three of Miss Vietnam 2026 (Photo: Organising committee).
The Miss Vietnam 2026 final began at 8 pm and featured several rounds, including group performances, traditional ao dai, swimwear, evening gowns and question-and-answer sessions.
Miss Vietnam Ha Truc Linh, first runner-up Chau Anh and second runner-up Van Nhi at the close of their reign (Photo: Organising committee).
The judging panel narrowed the field from 25 contestants to the top 15, top 10 and top five before announcing the winner and two runners-up.
