This is the first photoshoot after securing a place in the final round in the southern region.
Ao dai are a popular and important dress at any Vietnamese national pageant.
At Miss Vietnam 2018, contestants shine in Ao dai by famous designers Ngo Nhat Huy and Brian Vo.
The traditional dresses allow contestants to show off their wonderful figures in flattering outfits.
This year’s contestants seem more professional than in previous competitions.
They strike graceful poses before the lens.
In less than a week, the final round of the southern region will take place in Quy Nhon City.
Contestants also posed for profile photos in Ho Chi Minh City before leaving for Quy Nhon City in the south central province of Binh Dinh on June 13.
The top 30 southern Miss Vietnam contestants have taken part in catwalk training, physical exercises and visits to many historical sites in Binh Dinh Province.

They have toured around Eo Gio, Champa Twin Towers, and the tomb of poet Han Mac Tu.
The final night of the southern region is set to get underway in FLC Quy Nhon.
The final night will be broadcast live on VTV9 channel and other local channels across the country.
Following are some photos of the Miss Vietnam southern contestants in their delightful Ao dai: