The event marked the beginning of the largest-scale shopping and tourism stimulus programme at the end of the year.
During the week, the Polish Producers Alliance will present seven outstanding contemporary films of Poland.
U22 Vietnam opened their SEA Games 33 journey with a 2-1 victory over Laos on December 3 at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, earning three points.
The two-night concert will feature the Tübingen Academic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Philipp Amelung, alongside Professor–guitarist Dang Ngoc Long and pianist Nguyen Viet Trung. Guest performers include young violinist Do Phuong Nhi and cellist Tran Hong Nhung.
The show is among the flagship events of Visit Vietnam Year 2025, themed “Hue – Ancient Capital, New Horizons”.
The daily reference exchange rate is at 25,151 VND/USD on December 5, down 1 VND from the previous day.
In 2026, the province targets expanding its lychee-growing area to 29,800 ha with an expected output of 160,000 tonnes. Of this, 17,500 ha will be produced under VietGAP standards with an estimated yield of 125,000 tonnes; GlobalGAP-certified lychee areas will be maintained at 235 ha; and organic lychee areas at 10 ha.
Vietnamese durian is still experiencing strong growth despite facing technical barriers from China, thanks to improved quality and competitive pricing.
The Go Thanh site was part of the Oc Eo culture, an ancient civilisation that flourished across the southern region from the first to the eighth century.
The Vietnam Film Week in Laos runs from December 2 to 6, showcasing award-winning Vietnamese titles.
Under the new agreement, the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace and Saint Petersburg State University of Russia will cooperate in key areas including joint scientific events, student internships, collection of materials related to Ho Chi Minh and bilateral relations, expert exchanges, and co-publishing new works on the President and the history of ties between Vietnam and Russia.
December’s centerpiece is a showcase of Co Tu heritage from the central city of Da Nang, featuring immersive cultural experiences. At the Co Tu village space, artisans will stage the Pro ngooch brotherhood ritual, a centuries-old ceremony for settling disputes and reinforcing inter-village solidarity, alongside ceremonial toasts, folk singing, and festive displays of folklore and performing arts.
Acecook Vietnam’s decision to elevate and extend its sponsorship package until 2030 sends a strong signal for the future of Vietnamese football, reflecting the company’s sense of responsibility and long-term commitment to the sport.
During the two-day “Salon de l’Asie 2025”, visitors to the space were treated to four art performances each day, calligraphy demonstrations, martial arts displays and lively unicorn dances.
The month-long event served as a platform to amplify cultural exchange, art dialogue, and Hanoi’s global visibility as a UNESCO Creative City.
The performance brought together 5,000 students performing in person at the Saigon Riverside Park in An Khanh ward, and another 55,000 students joining online from more than 150 schools across the city.
The artists also delivered performances celebrating the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations. The blend of distinctive traditional art forms with modern creative elements created a rich and emotionally charged atmosphere which is imbued with cultural identity yet reflecting the spirit of a new era.
The walking street aims to create a cultural and arts space at night to extend tourists’ stay, improve local people’s spiritual life, and contribute to the city’s night-time economic development.
At the event, the ministry awarded certificates to the 50 selected masterpieces, including 14 literary works, 18 stage productions, 12 musical compositions, and six dance pieces, and launched the 2026–2030 campaign to inspire the next wave of Vietnamese literary and art creation.
At SEA Games 33, Vietnam are placed in Group B alongside Malaysia and Laos. Under the adjusted schedule, the team will open their campaign against Laos on December 3 before meeting Malaysia on December 11. Both matches will be played at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium.
At SEA Games 33, every Vietnamese athlete wearing the uniform will carry not only national pride but also the strong energy and support of millions of fans.
Under the theme "Cham Di San – Cam Chat Rieng" (Touch the Heritage – Feel the Distinct Identity), the contest received 1,034 entries from 203 photographers nationwide, featuring diverse portrayals of tangible and intangible heritage, landscapes and cultural identity across all regions of Vietnam.
The Vietnamese community is an important part of Perth’s multicultural fabric, contributing significantly to its economic, cultural and social life, said Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds.
The Vietnamese sports delegation, headed by Nguyen Hong Minh, Deputy Director of the Sports Authority of Vietnam, aims to win 91 to 110 gold medals at SEA Games 33.
The PM urged every official, coach, and athlete to embrace their responsibilities, compete with total commitment, surpass personal limits, and treat each match as a final, while striving to set new personal bests and achieve regional records.
The event features works by 50 Vietnamese photographers and 14 international delegations with 36 members. Each participating artist is showcasing three standout photographs.
The event serves as a cultural platform for Vietnam to showcase its revolutionary music achievements, alongside new compositions by Vietnamese musicians, to an international audience. It also offers foreign artists an opportunity to gain deeper insight into the country, its people and its rich musical and cultural heritage, thereby strengthening friendships and enhancing the profile of Vietnamese professional music on the world stage.
The display is organised into five sections covering his early organisational efforts, shared resolve in the fight against foreign invaders, mutual support and close ties, everlasting friendship, and an overview of Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary work in China.
