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Nawat Announces MGI Secures Miss Universe Rights for Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Laos

Miss Grand International has secured Miss Universe franchise rights for Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Laos, marking a major expansion for the beauty pageant operator in Southeast Asia.

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The beauty pageant industry is abuzz with the news that Miss Grand International (MGI) has secured the Miss Universe franchise rights for five Southeast Asian countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Laos.

Miss Universe Thailand posted an official announcement stating: "Official Announcement: Miss Grand International Public Company Limited has received the rights to manage and operate Miss Universe licenses in 5 countries including Miss Universe Vietnam, Miss Universe Indonesia, Miss Universe Malaysia, Miss Universe Singapore, and Miss Universe Laos."

Nawat Anucha Bhakdi, the company owner, also announced the news on social media, saying "MGI has officially secured Miss Universe rights for Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Laos," while sharing a link detailing MGI's acquisition of the Miss Universe licenses for these five countries.

Fans Express Delight

Beauty pageant enthusiasts flooded the comments section with congratulations and praise, with reactions ranging from "Wow, that's huge!" to "Amazing!" and "Incredible!" expressing their excitement about this major development in the pageant world.

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