VOV.VN - The Christmas atmosphere has spread throughout the many Catholic parishes dotted around Ho Chi Minh City, with many being decorated with pine trees, colourful lights, and decorative items, all of which have attracted crowds of youngsters who wish to enjoy the festive season.

VOV.VN - A welcome ceremony for the first direct flight connecting Seoul of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Da Lat was held at Lien Khuong Airport in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on December 21.

VOV.VN - Several wood businesses have recorded positive signs as they have received export orders for the end of the first quarter of next year in several key markets such as the United States and Europe, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - Parliamentary co-operation between Vietnam and India plays a major role in bilateral relations, Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of Representatives) of India Om Birla affirmed at a meeting with a delegation of the Vietnam - India Parliamentary Friendship Group led by Duong Thanh Binh, head of the NA Standing Committee's Ombudsman Commission, on December 20.

VOV.VN - The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has listed the winners from throughout the history of the world blitz chess championship, including local chess player Le Quang Liem who won a title back in 2013.

VOV.VN - The number of Vietnamese tourists traveling to Japan during the 11-month period has hit a record high of 536,800, according to figures released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Local representative Do Thi Lan Anh is among the Top 12 finalists in the Best National Costume sub-contest at the Miss Earth 2023 pageant, which is currently underway in Da Lat.

VOV.VN - Vietnam aspires to bolster co-operation with the African Union (AU) in the areas of politics, diplomacy, economics, trade, investment, and culture, as well as in UN peacekeeping operations in Africa.

VOV.VN - Measures aimed at producing and exporting products to the international halal market, as well as key information to further promote the sustainable development of the Vietnamese halal industry took centre stage at a seminar held on December 21 in Hanoi, with the participation of experts and representatives from a number of countries, organisations, and busine

VOV.VN - Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung held a business trip to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from December 19 to December 21 as part of efforts to study and exchange experience with Korean partners regarding the development of semiconductors, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and green agriculture.