Runner-up Nguyen Phuong Nhi made a rare public appearance on the evening of 5/12, attending the VinFuture awards ceremony 2025. This marks one of her few public outings since marrying businessman Pham Nhat Minh Hoang earlier this year. Minh Hoang is the second son of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong.
For the event, Phuong Nhi chose a pink ao dai, accessorizing with a teardrop-shaped pearl handbag. She was accompanied by her sister-in-law, businesswoman Bui Lan Anh. Her appearance at the ceremony follows a recent outing on the evening of 8/11, when she attended a G-Dragon concert with her husband.
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Runner-up Phuong Nhi (right) with her sister-in-law, businesswoman Bui Lan Anh. *Photo: Giang Huy*
Currently, Phuong Nhi serves as a shareholder in a subsidiary company of her husband's family conglomerate. Previously, she was active in showbiz under the management of a company, but this entity no longer provides updates on her activities.
Phuong Nhi and businessman Minh Hoang held their engagement ceremony in january in Hanoi. Her husband, 25 years old, is a notable businessman. Details regarding their wedding, expected early next year, have not yet been disclosed.
Nguyen Phuong Nhi, originally from Thanh Hoa, stands 1.7 m tall with three measurements of 80-57-88 cm. She was crowned second runner-up at Miss World Vietnam 2022 in august 2022, an event held in Gia Lai.
Beyond her striking appearance, Phuong Nhi is recognized for her academic background. She pursued International Commercial Law at Hanoi Law University and was consistently part of the English team at Ham Rong High School for many years. In 2023, she competed in Miss International in Japan, reaching the top 15 finalists.
The global science and technology VinFuture Prize celebrates groundbreaking innovations that enhance quality of life and promote sustainable development for the planet. This annual event gathers leading figures in the research community. This year's program, themed "Conquering Challenges - Creating the Future", encompasses seven main activities involving top scientists, taking place from 2 to 6/12 in Hanoi.
Over five seasons, VinFuture has awarded 20 prizes to 48 scientists from five continents, acknowledging their significant contributions to human progress. The prize's prestige is further underscored by the fact that many VinFuture laureates have gone on to receive other esteemed accolades such as the Nobel Prize, the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, or the Breakthrough Prize.
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