VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to be hit by a strong cold surge during the Christmas period, with temperatures dropping significantly and widespread chilly conditions forecast between December 23 and 25.

VOV.VN - To mark Christmas 2025, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra will present the “VNSO Christmas Charity Concert 2025” at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi and St Anthony Ham Long Church, with proceeds aimed at supporting disadvantaged children.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up preparations for APEC 2027, including strategic communication and cultural activities that play a role in promoting the country’s image as a proactive, dynamic, and responsible member of the international community.

VOV.VN - The recent launch of tourism ecommerce platform Visit Vietnam is expected to lay the digital foundation for a data-driven, transparent, and more competitive tourism industry, supporting smarter governance, more efficient business operations, and higher-quality travel experiences.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has affirmed Vietnam's readiness to work closely with other ASEAN members to help Cambodia and Thailand soon restore peace and stabilise their relations.

The Vietnam Administration of Forest launched the “Vietnam Wood” certification mark at a conference held in Hanoi on December 22, marking a major step in building a unified identity and strengthening the credibility of Vietnam’s wood industry in domestic and international markets.

VOV.VN - According to the latest FIFA World Rankings released on December 22, Vietnam have risen three places to 107th in the world, marking their most notable improvement in the December 2025 rankings.

Despite global economic uncertainties, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports are set to hit a record of nearly US$70 billion in 2025, highlighting a decisive shift from volume-based growth to value-driven, higher-quality, and more resilient production across key export sectors.

VOV.VN - Exports of machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts continued to post solid growth in 2025, officially overtaking mobile phones to become Vietnam’s second-largest export group, behind computers, electronics and components.

VOV.VN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has highlighted Vietnam U23 in its “Know Your Team” feature, expressing confidence that the team can reassert itself on the continental stage at the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in January.