Typhoon Phanfone entered the central Philippines on December 25, causing heavy rain and affecting the Christmas holiday season of millions in the mainly Catholic nation.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh visited the Vinh Diocese and its Bishop Nguyen Huu Long in the central province of Nghe An on December 18, on the occasion of the upcoming Christmas holiday.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh offered warm wishes to the General Confederation of the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (South) and its head Pastor Thai Phuoc Truong ahead of the Christmas holiday during her visit in Ho Chi Minh City on December 20.