VOV.VN - Vietnam U22 players beamed with joy as they received their gold medals following a dramatic 3-2 win over Thailand U22 in the men’s football final on the evening of December 18 at Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand.

VOV.VN - Vietnam U22 claimed a historic gold medal at SEA Games 33 with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Thailand U22 in the men’s football final on December 18 at Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s women’s futsal team secured a historic first gold medal after defeating Indonesia 5-0 in the final of the SEA Games 33 on the afternoon of December 18 in Thailand.

Although Vietnam has recorded strong economic performance in 2025, the country should adopt a more cautious stance in 2026, with a focus on infrastructure investment, productivity gains and market diversification to retain its position as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies.

The Vietnam International Gifts and Housewares Expo 2025 (IGHE 2025) opened on December 18 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring over 10,000 products from more than 250 domestic and international enterprises.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Vietjet Chairwoman, has been featured on Tatler’s Most Influential 2025 list, joining a distinguished group of leaders recognised for shaping public discourse, driving meaningful change, and creating lasting impact across Asia.

The International Baby Products and Toys Expo (IBTE) 2025 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 18, featuring more than 500 booths from over 250 companies from around the world, showcasing a wide range of baby products and toys.

A scientific workshop announcing the results of a pilot study on the Gender Equality Index for the public sector in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 18.

VOV.VN - Police in northern Lang Son province on December 18 announced they had dismantled a large-scale fraud ring operating in Cambodia, arresting 22 people, including 12 residents of Lang Son, and seizing numerous documents and equipment linked to the operation.

VOV.VN - Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane visited Vietnam from December 17-20 to co-chair the 12th annual Vietnam-Lao Ministerial Political Consultation with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, following the cooperation agreement between their foreign ministries.