Logo design contest marks 30th anniversary of Vietnam – RoK diplomatic ties (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
Outshining 70 contestants from countries and territories worldwide, Yolina Lindquist, the representative of the US, was crowned Miss Cosmo 2025.
The complex is assessed as a unified and interconnected heritage space that fully reflects the formation, development and far-reaching influence of Vietnam’s unique cultural and spiritual values.
The event brought together artisan troupes from three Southeast Asian countries – Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, alongside representatives from Vietnam’s Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Quang Ngai, and Phu Tho provinces.
Themed “The Sound of Champions”, the event conveyed a powerful message of determination, success, and friendship among athletes from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
With the message of “listening to the stories of culinary heritage so that dining becomes a cultural experience,” the three-day annual festival seeks to link heritage with creative activities, develop cultural products from cuisine, and enhance the appeal of culinary heritage as a driver of the capital’s cultural industries.
Co-hosted by the Trade Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and the school, the event sought to highlight the sophistication of Vietnamese food to students and faculty. Over 50 attendees of varying ages joined the special evening, turning a standard classroom into a lively hub for cultural exchange.
The ninth Vietnam–Laos–China “con” throwing festival is underway in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on December 19, aiming to preserve traditional culture while promoting cross-border solidarity and mutual understanding among the three countries.
The quartet of Nguyen Huy Hoang, Vo Thi My Tien, Nguyen Kha Nhi and Mai Tran Tuan Anh delivered a determined and well-coordinated performance, crossing the line first in 1:12:18.
The Hanoi Department of Tourism in cooperation with the Cua Nam ward People's Council opened the programme Hanoi Dep Sound (Beautiful Hanoi Sound) at the Hanoi Book Street.
The Trong Doi, Cong Ba, Chieng Nam Festival in Xi Thoai hamlet, which takes place at the end of January each year, attracts strong interest from both locals and visitors thanks to the distinctive artistic expressions of Ba Na culture.
As of 21:00 on December 19, Vietnam had won 86 gold, 79 silver and 110 bronze medals, with athletes remaining in only sepak takraw and open-water swimming events. Thailand led with 232 golds, 153 silvers and 106 bronzes, while Indonesia came second with 91golds, 111 silvers, and 128 bronzes.
The national wrestling team finished the Games with an outstanding haul of ten gold and two silver medals, nearly double the original target of five to six golds.
More than a title, the SEA Games triumph marks a turning point for Vietnam women’s futsal — and a clear statement of ambition for the challenges ahead.
With this impressive series of achievements in the afternoon, the Vietnamese delegation continued to closely chase the top positions on the medal table, as December 19 is considered a decisive day for determining the final rankings at the tournament.
Shooter Ha Minh Thanh clinched an individual gold medal and shattered the Games record, while athletes across multiple sports also added medals to the national tally.
The three major goals are maintaining and enhancing Vietnam’s position among the region’s leading sporting nations; achieving breakthroughs in key sports, particularly Olympic disciplines; and projecting the image of a civilised, professional and disciplined delegation to the international community, Minh said.
In shooting, Vietnamese marksmen put in an impressive performance, sweeping two men’s team gold medals.
The gold medal is Vietnam’s first SEA Games football title since 2021. This time, the achievement carries added significance: under Kim Sang-sik, Vietnam have claimed three regional titles within a single year.
The festival brings together more than 50 food stalls from provinces and cities nationwide, alongside a strong international presence. Visitors are immersed in a lively culinary space featuring live cooking demonstrations, presentations of regional specialities and international dishes, high-quality OCOP products, and food models designed with export potential in mind.
Thai newspapers expressed deep disappointment with their team over what many described as a “heartbreaking” defeat.
