Miss Cosmo 2026 has officially launched with the participation of more than 90 countries and territories from around the world. Vietnam continues to host the competition for its third season. The Grand Finale will take place on January 16, 2027, at World Tea Resort Nha Trang – Tri Nguyen Island, Khanh Hoa.

Ho Chi Minh City, August 18, 2026 – Unicorp, the license holder and organizer of Miss Cosmo 2026, together with UniMedia, the co-organizer, hosted the official Press Conference to launch Miss Cosmo 2025.

The competition has been approved by the People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa Province under License No. 9110/UBND-KGVX. Nam A Bank continues as Title Sponsor and Official Bank, while World Tea Resort Nha Trang – Tri Nguyen Island will host the Miss Cosmo 2026 Grand Finale.

The launch event brought together representatives of central and local authorities, the Miss Cosmo 2026 Steering Committee and Organizing Committee, reigning titleholders, National Directors, and representatives of Miss Cosmo and Mister Cosmo from various countries.

The event also marked the first official appearance of international Mister Cosmo representatives together in Vietnam, signaling a new milestone in the expansion of the Cosmo ecosystem.

MORE THAN 90 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES TO CONVERGE AT MISS COSMO 2026, EXPANDING THE GLOBAL PORTRAIT OF BEAUTY

Following two seasons, Miss Cosmo continues to expand its international reach, with more than 90 countries and territories registered to participate in the 2026 season.

The contestants are officially appointed beauty queens, runners-up and titleholders representing their respective countries and territories. Together, they will bring their individual identities, stories and cultural perspectives to Vietnam, reflecting the competition’s “Impactful Beauty” philosophy.

At the press conference, 17 Miss Cosmo 2026 representatives gathered in Vietnam, alongside seven Mister Cosmo 2026 representatives from China, Ecuador, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.

The gathering marked a new stage in the international development of the Cosmo ecosystem and its growing network of representatives and National Directors worldwide.

MISS COSMO 2026 INTRODUCES THE THEME “VIETNAM – FESTINATION”: POSITIONING VIETNAM AS A DESTINATION FOR GLOBAL FESTIVALS

Entering its third season, Miss Cosmo 2026 officially introduced its theme, “Vietnam – Festination.”

The concept combines Festival, Destination and Nation, positioning Vietnam as a place where culture, people, destinations and celebrations come together to create immersive experiences.

Building on “Vivid Vietnam” in 2024 and “Rising Dragon” in 2025, “Festination” expands the story of Vietnam through the vision of a “Nation of Endless Celebrations.” The season aims to transform culture into a driver of development, events into cultural industry products, and tourism from simply visiting a destination into truly living the experience.

WORLD TEA RESORT NHA TRANG – TRI NGUYEN ISLAND: THE CENTERPIECE OF THE MISS COSMO 2026 JOURNEY

Khanh Hoa Province has officially been announced as the host destination for the Jury Session and Grand Finale of Miss Cosmo 2026.

Competition activities will take place across several destinations, including Nha Trang Ward, Nam Nha Trang Ward and other locations throughout the province, combining culture, fashion and experiential activities.

The Organizing Committee also officially announced World Tea Resort Nha Trang – Tri Nguyen Island as the venue for the Miss Cosmo 2026 Grand Finale on January 16, 2027.

Mr. Le Van Hoa – Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Khanh Hoa Province, shared: “Khanh Hoa’s continued role as host of Miss Cosmo 2026 demonstrates the attractiveness and capacity of our province to organize international-scale events. With more than 90 countries and territories participating, we hope that the beauty of Nha Trang Bay, Tri Nguyen Island, and the image of a dynamic, modern and culturally rich Khanh Hoa will be widely shared with audiences across Vietnam and around the world.”

A NEARLY THREE-WEEK JOURNEY ACROSS VIETNAM

From December 25, 2026, to January 16, 2027, more than 90 international representatives will embark on a nearly three-week journey across Vietnam.

The season will begin in Ho Chi Minh City with Traditional Costume activities and the Nam A Bank Cosmo Green Summit before continuing through Tay Ninh, Ca Mau, Ca Na – Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong.

Key activities include Hello Cosmo From Vietnam, Best of Vietnam, World T.E.A Fest and the Best of Vietnam Ao Dai Show, themed “Festination: Around the World Through Festivals.”

The journey will conclude at World Tea Resort – Tri Nguyen Island, Khanh Hoa, with the two most important stages of the season: the Jury Session on January 13, 2027, followed by the Miss Cosmo 2026 Grand Finale on January 16, 2027.

A MORE COMPETITIVE FORMAT FOR THE 2026 SEASON

With the expanded scale of Miss Cosmo 2026, the competition format will also become more competitive.

Should the number of contestants exceed 85, the Organizing Committee will introduce a preliminary selection round to determine a Top 25, replacing the standard Top 21 at that stage.

Meanwhile, the Cosmo Green Summit by Nam A Bank will play a more significant role in the official competition. Its winner will earn an automatic place in the Top 21, further reinforcing the “Impactful Beauty” philosophy and recognizing contestants with the ability to think, communicate, create and generate positive impact.

At the Grand Finale, delegates will compete through the Top 21, Top 10, Top 5 and Top 2 rounds to determine the new Miss Cosmo.

A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE COSMO ECOSYSTEM

Alongside the launch of Miss Cosmo 2026, CEO Tran Viet Bao Hoang introduced the next stage of development for the Cosmo ecosystem, spanning Mister Cosmo, CosmoXperience, CosmoNest and Cosmotics.

The expansion reflects a broader vision for Cosmo beyond the framework of a beauty competition, developing an ecosystem connecting entertainment, experiences, lifestyle, brands and communities.

Mister Cosmo, an international men’s competition founded by UniMedia, is preparing for its inaugural season while expanding its international network. CosmoXperience is being developed as a membership ecosystem offering exclusive content, benefits and experiences for its community.

Meanwhile, CosmoNest marks an expansion into the nutritional beverage sector, while the cooperation between UniMedia and South Korean beauty brand Cledbel to develop Cosmotics signals the ecosystem’s entry into the beauty and personal care industry.

Together, these developments reflect a long-term vision to take Cosmo from a competition created in Vietnam to a multi-sector ecosystem developed for the international market.

MISS COSMO 2026 AWARDS

Miss Cosmo 2026 will receive the following valuable prizes: The prize package includes an official title certificate, the use of the traveling crown for the one-year reign, USD 100,000, along with many other valuable gifts and premium services.

The Runner-Up Miss Cosmo 2026 will receive the following valuable prizes: The prize package includes an official title certificate, USD 10,000, along with many other valuable gifts and premium services.

The special awards: Impactfull Beauty; Woman Leadership; Cosmo Beauty Icon; Cosmo Tourism Ambassador; Cosmo Social Ambassador; Best Carnival Costume; Best Evening Gown; Cosmo People’s Choice. Each award includes an official title certificate along with many other valuable gifts and premium services.

MISS COSMO 2026 IS PROUD TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS AND PARTNERS:

  • Title Sponsor and Official Bank: Nam A Bank;
  • Gold Sponsors: DOIDEP – Khong The Thieu Nhau, Cosmo Nest, Cosmo Hospitality, Cosmo Academy, Cosmopark Industry;
  • Host Partners: World Tea Resort Nha Trang, King Palace – Dinh 1;
  • Venue Sponsorship Partners: Royal Long An Golf & Country Club, Dalat Palace Golf Club;
  • Venue Sponsors: GEM Center, Nha Trang Center;
  • Accommodation Sponsors: Chill Global Hospitality & Management, Du Parc Hotel, Dalat Palace Hotel, King Palace – Dinh 1, Diamond Bay Hotel Nha Trang, Diamond Stars Ben Tre, Cosmo Stars Hotel Bac Lieu;
  • Official Aesthetic Partner: SK International Clinic;
  • Official Premium Culinary Partner: Mena Gourmet;
  • Co-Sponsors: Hottour, Motorola Vietnam, Saigon Cosmetics Corporation (SCC), Miss Saigon Perfume, Coocaa TV;
  • Global Partners: TikTok, AXN, Smile Train, The Sash Company, Ricardo Patraca Crowns, Cledbel;
  • Fashion Co-Sponsors: Âme Copain, M.Night, Alex & Sara;
  • Culinary Sponsors: Dodohan Ginseng Chicken Soup, Takahiro, The LOG Restaurant;
  • Transportation Sponsor: Thao Kim Ngan;
  • Fresh Flower and Gift Sponsors: Shin Flower, Cocoon;
  • Image Partners: Kieng Can, Sang Dao Studio, D2 Styling, Quan Nguyen & Pu Le;
  • Event and Production Partners: KSIMA, OGENT, KingPic;
  • Strategic and Data Analytics Partners: Goldsun Media, Megacom, Kompa.ai;
  • Media Partners: Missosology, Sash Factor, Thai Sashes, Global Beauties, World Press, DPIDAMU;
  • Media Supporters and Partners: YUM Network, Beat Network, Z Studio, Zalo Video, Harper’s Bazaar, Moli, BHD, MZ News, Saobiz, Lavyon, Doi Song Van Hoa, Schannel, DAO Network, EVA, DEVEE.