Katy Perry provided breathtaking glamor on Thursday as she took to the stage in Vietnam at the 2023 VinFuture Prize honoring scientific breakthroughs – her first-ever appearance in the country.
The 39-year-old pop superstar showed off her impressive curves in three stunning costumes, including a plunging beaded dress from Vietnamese luxury brand Cong Tri.
The sparkling gown had sexy cutouts at the sides that showed off her tiny waist and pleated sleeves with elegant silk cuffs.
Katy – the face of Dolce & Gabbana's latest fragrance – wore diamond chandelier earrings and swept her wavy raven hair over one shoulder.
The Teenage Dream hitmaker next appeared in an ethereal lilac $8,500 Cong Tri dress, featuring flowing floor-length sleeves and a mesh bodice.
Katy Perry provided breathtaking glamor on Thursday as she took the stage in Vietnam at the 2023 VinFuture Prize honoring scientific breakthroughs – her first-ever performance in the country
She showed off her dramatic sleeves by throwing them in the air for her backstage photos.
For her latest look, the mother-of-one dazzled in a strapless silver Loewe dress with a gold chrome ball embellished on the bust.
A pair of white sandals were barely visible beneath the heavily draped skirt of the dress.
She gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at her photoshoot by adding a frame that showed off her striking poses as her makeup artist Michael Anthony snapped.
Katy's regular hairstylist Ricky Henry was also on hand to make sure they got the perfect shot.
She later posed for a photo with a group of fellow performers dressed in blue robes and traditional Bat tam hats.
The Firework singer uploaded all the images to her Instagram and wrote: 'My favorite ceremonies are those where notable scientist awards are given for their [life]-changing work.
“Thank you VinFuture for taking me back to Vietnam to finally sing for the first time!”
The 39-year-old pop superstar showed off her impressive curves in three stunning costumes, including a deeply beaded dress from Vietnamese luxury brand Cong Tri.
Next, the Teenage Dream hitmaker showed up in an ethereal lilac $8,500 Cong Tri dress, featuring flowing floor-length sleeves and a mesh bodice
For her latest look, the mother-of-one wowed in a strapless silver Loewe dress with a gold chrome ball embellished on the bust
Held in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, this year's VinFuture Prize honored “four scientific breakthroughs” that occurred in 2023 related to the “sustainable” production of “green energy,” as reported by Yahoo!
VinFuture Foundation awarded the $3 million grand prize “for invention in creating a sustainable green energy platform through solar cell manufacturing and lithium-ion battery storage.”
The winners included: Australian professor Martin Andrew Green, American professor Stanley Whittingham, Moroccan professor Rachid Yazami and Japanese professor Akira Yoshino.
The ceremony was attended by Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong and other leaders, international ambassadors and renowned scientists, the outlet reported.
Chairman Vo Van Thiong addressed the crowd, praising the winners for their “outstanding research work” and creating “innovative and breakthrough technologies” that have improved people's lives.
Katy's trip to Vietnam comes just days before the Christmas holidays, which she is expected to celebrate with her fiancé Orlando Bloom and their three-year-old daughter Daisy Dove at their Montecito home.
In addition to being a hands-on mom and music superstar, Katy has also delved into the world of luxury fashion this year.
She gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at her backstage photoshoot by adding a photo of herself posing while her makeup artist Michael Anthony shot on his iPhone
Katy posed for a photo with a group of fellow performers dressed in blue robes and traditional Ba tam hats
The multi-Grammy Award nominee is the face of Dolce & Gabbana's Devotion fragrance.
In her latest advert for the Italian fashion house, Katy oozed sex appeal as she leaned back in a chair with the fragrance bottle in hand.
The sheer, low-cut top was styled with a matching black lace skirt, both of which flattered her frame.
Perry's glamorous raven curls were swept to the side and she accessorized with a black choker necklace.
As for her glam, the Firework hitmaker rocked smoky eyeshadow paired with a glossy pink lip and bright peach blush.
“Reveal the art of gifting a sensory journey with @katyperry and wrap your loved ones in the seductive scent of #DGDevotion,” the luxury brand shared on Instagram on Wednesday.
Katy's trip to Vietnam comes just days before the Christmas holidays, which she is expected to celebrate with her fiancé Orlando Bloom and their three-year-old daughter Daisy Dove at their home in Montecito, California.
In addition to being a hands-on mom and music superstar, Katy has also delved into the world of luxury fashion this year.
They encouraged their followers to find their own 'signature scent' on the D&G website.
Perry's D&G campaign debuted in October after it was revealed she would be the face of Devotion.
That same month, the Italian fashion house released an eye-popping commercial for the fragrance starring Perry and Italian heartthrob Michele Morrone.