'Miss Successful Businesswoman' contest fined 55 million VND

A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports said that they administratively fined the organizer - Eastern Secret Investment and Entertainment Joint Stock Company, whose representative is Mr. Bien Truong Giang, born in 1977. This unit "organized a beauty and model contest without written approval".

According to the management agency, when holding the contest in April and May, the organizer did not have a license from the Department of Culture and Sports. Therefore, it violated the provisions of Clause 5, Article 12 of Decree No. 38/2021 on the field of culture and advertising.

The Miss Global Success Business contest, whose English name is Ms. Global Success Business 2023, held a casting in March and called for votes on the Fanpage in April. On the program's website, the event is introduced with the purpose of music exchange and fashion show of female entrepreneurs.

During the gala night in May, the contestants took turns entering the talent rounds, catwalking in traditional ao dai, office suits and evening gowns. The panel of experts included catwalk coach - Miss Runner-up Ngan Nguyen, singer Kim Thoa, Miss Runner-up Tuyet Trinh, and Miss Kieu Oanh.

On June 15, at a regular press conference, Mr. Lam Ngo Hoang Anh - Chief of Office of the Department - said that the authorities are coordinating with relevant parties to review and handle similar violations. Another contest - Miss and Mister Universe World International 2023 (Miss and Mister Universe International 2023), took place in Ho Chi Minh City at the end of May - also did not carry out the procedure to request approval of the organization, the management agency is verifying to impose a penalty.

In May, the company of Miss Huong Giang fined 55 million dong for organizing a transgender beauty pageant Ambassador of Perfection without permission. Company representative - Huong Giang Admit mistakes and shortcomings, learn from them, and strive to organize more thoroughly next time.

The management agency recommends that individuals and organizations operating in the cultural and artistic fields comply with the provisions of the law, contributing to creating a healthy and fair operating environment.