The Party and State have always created optimal conditions for religious organisations and individuals to practice their religions and beliefs.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), also known as the Montego Bay Convention that made its way in the world on December 10, 1982, was a great step towards maintaining the freedom of navigation and has served as a basis for the development of marine activities and ocean conservation.

VOV.VN - The Indonesia Day programme opened in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 17, attracting the participation of 17 Indonesian businesses and distributors.

The Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism co-hosted a conference promoting tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on December 15.

An exhibition named “Dien Bien Phu in the air – an immortal epic” was opened at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on December 15, marking the 50th anniversary of the historical victory.

VOV.VN - An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale shook Da Bac district of Hoa Binh province, a mountainous locality in the north of Vietnam, on December 14.

VOV.VN - The 12th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) opened in Hanoi on December 14, drawing the participation of 980 delegates representing over 22 million members of the union both at home and abroad.

Despite many difficulties, import and export activities continued to be a bright spot in economic recovery of Ho Chi Minh City in particular and Vietnam in general, according to experts.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese residents and foreigners flocked to an international food festival in Hanoi on December 11 to sample delicacies and enjoy unique performances of various countries around the world.

VOV.VN - Along with science and technology development the next decade will see the country focus on promoting innovation, circular development, and commercialising research outcomes.