Miss Global Business Elite launched in Hanoi to connect global business leaders

The competition, co-organized by China's Yidong Media and Vietnam's Winvu Media,  is scheduled to run from August 20 to 24, 2026, in Dongxing City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, with the final night set for August 23.

Organizers framed the pageant not only as a contest for female entrepreneurs but also as a key component of the International Trade Promotion Summit, integrated with a fashion show and the International Cultural and Arts Exchange Week.

The event is expected to serve as a platform connecting business leaders, investors, trade promotion agencies, and international partners. Alongside contestants from Vietnam and China, organizers are working with partners to invite delegates from India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Japan for the finals.

Applications close on July 30, 2026. The competition targets female business owners, corporate executives, brand founders, organizational leaders, and female business enthusiasts aged 20 to 55 who meet criteria regarding integrity, physical wellness, and a global mindset.

Candidates will undergo national selections before advancing to the international finals, where they will compete in national costume, evening gown, business fashion, Q&A, and community project presentation categories. The judging panel will select the Top 12 to award official titles. Participants will also attend cultural exchanges, business networking forums, trade promotion activities, and local tours.

Total prizes exceed VND2 billion, including the crown, sash, coronation certificate, and in-kind awards. Titles include Miss Global Business Elite 2026, the 1st through 4th runners-up, Miss Global Business Elite Ambassador, and various subsidiary awards.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Vu Dinh Thao, Chairman of Winvu Media, Founder and Copyright Owner of Miss Global Business Elite, and Head of the Organizing Committee, said the pageant seeks female business leaders who embody beauty, intellect, leadership, compassion, and inspirational qualities, thereby helping strengthen economic and cultural cooperation and sustainable development among nations.

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