The contestants went through several rounds, including swimsuit, evening gown, traditional ao dai (long dress), presentation, and Q&A for the selection of the top 20, top 15, top 10, and top five.

The title of the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up respectively went to Che Nguyen Quynh Chau from the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, Tran Tuyet Nhu from Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Nguyen Minh Thu from north-central Quang Tri province, and Ngo Thi Quynh Mai from Ho Chi Minh City.

On the occasion, the organising board announced over VND1.7 billion (US$73,000) in support of storm victims in the central provinces of Quang Nam, Quang Ngai and Nghe An.

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