Three Vietnamese models will take part in the Asian Supermodel Contest 2009 held in China from July 16-25.

This is the first time Vietnam will send representatives to the contest, the fifth of its kind so far.

Vietnamese models Hong Nhung, Ngoc Oanh and Phuong Mai will bring traditional costumes and posters to the contest to introduce international friends to a peaceful and beautiful country.

The contest is expected to draw more than 40 contestants from India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Japan and China.