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The Mah Grợ ritual of the Khơ Mú people in Northern Vietnam
VOV.VN - More than a seasonal celebration, the Mah Grợ ritual of the Khơ Mú people is a living expression of indigenous belief, where agricultural cycles, ancestral gratitude, and community bonds converge in a sacred cultural practice passed down through generations.
Vietnam announces establishment of International Financial Centre
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference on December 20 to announce the establishment of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre (IFC), describing the move as a strategic breakthrough aligned with global financial restructuring and Vietnam’s national development aspirations.
UNESCO honours Yen Tu–Vinh Nghiem–Con Son–Kiep Bac Complex
VOV.VN - The northern provinces of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh and the port city of Hai Phong jointly hosted a ceremony on December 20 to receive UNESCO’s certificate recognising the Yen Tu–Vinh Nghiem–Con Son–Kiep Bac Complex as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Vietnamese fish and bee named among 70 new species identified in 2025
VOV.VN - Two species from Vietnam - the sucker-mouthed fish Supradiscus varidiscus and the bee Habropoda pierwolae - have been included in the American Museum of Natural History’s list of more than 70 new species identified in 2025.
Mercosur launches preferential trade agreement talks with Vietnam
VOV.VN - Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, during the 67th Mercosur Summit held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, on December 20 announced the launch of negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and Vietnam.
Yolina Lindquist (USA) crowned Miss Cosmo 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City
VOV.VN - After nearly two months of competition, Yolina Lindquist of the United States surpassed 70 other contestants from around the world to be crowned the winner of Miss Cosmo 2025 during the grand finales in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on December 20.
Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral glows ahead of Christmas 2025
VOV.VN - St. Joseph’s Cathedral, one of Hanoi’s most iconic religious and architectural landmarks, has been beautifully decorated with festive lights, Christmas trees and nativity scenes ahead of Christmas 2025, creating a vibrant holiday atmosphere in the heart of the capital.
SEA Games 33: Vietnam ends campaign in third place, fulfils set target
VOV.VN - Vietnam finished third overall at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 33) with 87 gold, 82 silver and 110 bronze medals, trailing hosts Thailand and Indonesia in the final medal standings.
PM calls for stronger conditions to unleash private sector growth
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 20 urged ministries, local authorities and business associations to create more favourable conditions for the private sector to thrive, stressing its critical role in driving economic growth in the years ahead.
Thai Nguyen tea testival honours Vietnamese tea culture
VOV.VN - A tea festival co-hosted by northern Thai Nguyen province and the UNESCO Office in Vietnam opened on December 19, highlighting the cultural, economic and social values of Vietnamese tea while promoting tourism and international trade cooperation.