VOV.VN - The traditional craft of Dong Ho folk painting has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, marking Vietnam’s 17th element recognised on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.

What began in 1992 as a small circle of Vietnamese and French doctors in the central French city of Olivet has evolved into ADM Vietnam, one of the longest-running and most active French-Vietnamese humanitarian organisations, launching hundreds of healthcare, social and cultural projects.

VOV.VN - Lawmakers have called for urgent improvements to cybercrime legislation and tougher oversight of digital platforms, warning that high-tech fraud has become increasingly dangerous and complex despite recent progress in crime prevention.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been ranked 16th among the world’s 100 best cuisines, up three notches from 2024 and six places from 2023, according to the latest annual rankings released by international food guide TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will send 141 para athletes to compete in 11 sports at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand from January 15 to 26, aiming to secure 40–50 gold medals and finish in the top four overall, the Vietnam Paralympic Committee announced in Hanoi on December 9.

VOV.VN - The past 11 months saw Vietnam earn more than US$4.3 billion from shrimp exports, representing a year-on-year increase of 21%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Vietnam highlighted the rich cultural diversity of its 54 ethnic groups and the vital role of women in preserving indigenous heritage at an international conference of indigenous peoples for peace and development, held in Caracas, Venezuela, on December 8-9.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries, localities, project investors, and contractors to accelerate the completion of key infrastructure projects assigned for 2025, ensuring progress, quality, safety, and efficiency.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese athletes heading to SEA Games 33 in Thailand must combine competitive ambition with fair play and national pride, underscoring their role as ambassadors of Vietnamese sport and culture, Sports Minister Nguyen Van Hung said on December 9.

VOV.VN - Policies for people with disabilities should shift from a healthcare-centred approach to a social-inclusion model, aiming to empower these people, expand opportunities, and reduce inequality, reflecting the Party and State’s commitment to human rights for all citizens, said Party General Secretarary.