(VOVworld) – Christmas celebrations were held in many localities on Thursday. Churches and entertainment centers in Hanoi were packed with people.

(VOVworld) – 150 reporters will select the top 10 culture, sports, and tourism events of 2015. The organizing board, the Culture newspaper, has recommended 15 events including UNESCO’s recognition of Vietnam’s folk game tug-of-war and its ritual as an element of cultural heritage, UNESCO’s 2nd recognition of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park as a world natural heritage site,

(VOVworld) – The National Civil Aviation Security Committee convened on Wednesday to review its performance over the last 5 years and discuss plans for next year.

(VOVworld) – Many activities are taking place nationwide to mark the 71st anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army on December 22nd.

(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs held a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

(VOVworld) – Hanoi and local media have held a ceremony to honor local products recognized as favorite by consumers.

(VOVworld) - The Indian Film Festival 2015 opened on Friday at Hanoi’s national Cinema Center. The festival, featuring eight movies, is expected to bring various aspects of Indian life to Vietnam's audiences.

(VOVworld) - The European Parliament (EP) adopted an official resolution ratifying the Vietnam – EU Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), at a plenary session in Strasbourg city, France, on Thursday.

(VOVworld) – Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said Vietnam is making preparations for APEC year 2017 at a workshop in Hanoi on Wednesday. He said that the APEC forum is a priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy until 2020.

(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Home Affairs reviewed 5 years of implementing the youth development strategy at a conference in Hanoi on Tuesday. Delegates also reviewed the 5-year implementation of a government decree on increasing the Party’s leadership in youth activities in a time of modernization and industrialization.