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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) have signed a US$250 million syndicated financing package to promote sustainable agriculture in Vietnam and support women-owned small- and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs).
Politburo member, Party Central Committee Secretary and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai on December 19 paid visits to the Archdiocese of Hanoi and the Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese Catholics (CSVC) to extend Christmas greetings.
VOV.VN - The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports launched the Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025 at Thong Nhat Park on the evening of December 19, showcasing the capital’s rich cultural heritage.
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in 2025 is expected to reach a record US$920 billion, propelling the country into the top 15 global trading economies and second in ASEAN, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
VOV.VN - The 9th Vietnam – Laos – China ball-throwing festival began at 7/5 Square of Dien Bien province, on the evening of December 19.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese athletes claimed an additional 13 gold medals at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand on December 19, maintaining third position on the medal table.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese players returned home late on December 19 to a rousing welcome from fans after winning the men’s football gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games in dramatic fashion.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Regional Security in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Fleet White co-chaired the 14th Vietnam - US Political – Security -Defence Dialogue in Washington D.C. on December 18.
VOV.VN - Vietnam has firmly rejected what it described as “biased and inaccurate” assessments contained in a recent update on religious freedom released by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
Korean media outlets have praised Vietnam’s U22 men’s football team after their thrilling 3–2 comeback victory over Thailand in the final of the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok on December 18, calling the triumph a powerful statement of the team’s resilience and the tactical acumen of Korean head coach Kim Sang-sik.