Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, from Vietnam, was crowned Miss International 2024 at the pageant’s finale in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, becoming the first Vietnamese contestant to win the title.

The 22-year-old beauty queen was honored after surpassing over 70 other international contestants from different countries and territories.

Thuy, a resident of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is 1.75 meters tall, with body measurements of 80-63-94 centimeters.

After her coronation, Thuy said, "I’m the first Miss Vietnam coming to Miss International and now I am the first Miss International from Vietnam.

“Finally, I can prove that I deserve all the love and support from my audience from Vietnam and around the world. Thank you so much.”

A screenshot of Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy (L), who became the first Vietnamese beauty to win the Miss International title.

The contestants from Indonesia, Venezuela, Spain, and Bolivia claimed the titles of first to fourth runners-up.

Several other awards were presented to other contestants, with the Best National Costume going to New Zealand and the Best in Evening Gown to Peru.

The Continental Queens awards went to contestants from Cabo Verde (Africa), Cuba (Americas), Japan (Asia-Pacific), and Ireland (Europe).

In the question and answer segment, Thuy responded to the question: What has been the most significant global development that affected your generation’s educational system?

In her response, she eloquently highlighted the emergence of Edtech due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Thuy answered with confidence and poise as she said, “Because of the COVID-19, we had to stay at home and learn online. It is a chance for Edtech development. And I hope that students will have more chances to explore the opportunity for learning through Edtech.”

Thuy also highlighted that this aligns with the fourth goal - quality education- of the Sustainable Development Goals, established by the United Nations in 2015. 

Educational technology, or Edtech, refers to the use of technology for the purpose of teaching, learning, and education. 

A screenshot of Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy in evening gown at the Miss International 2024.

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