The best fifteen contestants have been selected for the final round of the 2010 Miss Vietnam beauty pageant which will be held in the Tuan Chau resort in the northern province of Quang Ninh in early August.  

The preliminary and qualifying rounds took place from July 19-21, attracting more than 130 contestants from southern, central and central highland provinces.

Two out of the contestants Le Thi Thuy Hang and Le Hang Thuy Ngan have been tipped as favourites for the final round.

The Miss Vietnam beauty pageant is the most prestigious beauty contest in the country and is held every two years. The winner will receive a crown and awards worth more than VND1 billion.