These days, Tam Hiep ward in Dong Nai province is bustling with activity as it intensifies preparations for a large-scale cultural and political event series.
Not only a source of pride for the Vietnamese nation, but the great poet Nguyen Du also maintains a vivid presence in the spiritual life of Dong Nai residents through diverse cultural and educational spaces.
Without a single speech, but through consistent effort, dedication, and an impressive track record of achievements throughout his youth, Nguyen Minh Quan, Secretary of the Youth Union at Nguyen Trai High School (Long Binh Ward), has become a shining example, an inspiration to generations of Youth Union members and students at the school.
Born and raised in the cultural space of the Dong Ho folk painting village in Bac Ninh Province, Artisan Do Duc Thuan has carried his love for heritage to Ho Chi Minh City, continuing his journey to spread traditional arts.
On the final day of competition at the 33rd SEA Games on December 20, Vietnam’s swimming team continued their strong performance by winning the country’s 87th gold medal in the mixed 4×1,500m open water relay.
The Vietnamese U22 team’s thrilling 3–2 comeback win over hosts Thailand in the men’s football final at the 33rd SEA Games not only secured a coveted gold medal, but also sparked a wave of strong reactions from regional and international media.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a congratulatory letter to the coaching staff, the U22 men’s football squad, and the national women’s futsal team after they clinched gold medals at the 33rd SEA Games on December 18.
Vietnam scored their third goal in extra time after they leveled 2-2 with hosts Thailand in the main 90 minutes of the 33rd SEA Games men's football final to secure the title.
On December 17, Le Truong Son, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, signed a decision recognizing the Tap Phuoc – Phuoc Hoa Communal House in Long Phuoc Commune, Dong Nai Province, as a provincial-level historical relic.
December 17 marked one of Vietnam’s most successful days at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, with the country's athletes claiming gold medals in several of their traditional strengths, including rowing, shooting, and pencak silat, boosting Vietnam's position in the overall medal standings.
On the afternoon of December 17, Vietnamese sports fans were greeted with a series of positive results across multiple disciplines, highlighted by the women’s handball team winning gold and wrestling securing its first gold medal.
A send-off ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation to compete at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand from January 15-27, 2026 was held on December 16 in Ho Chi Minh City.
President of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) Gianni Infantino has sent his congratulations to President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Tran Quoc Tuan following the Vietnamese teams' qualification for the finals at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Track-and-field athletes of Vietnam continued to shine on the evening of December 16, winning important medals and reaffirming their leading position in the region at the ongoing 33rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in Thailand.
On December 14, the 2025 Bu Dang Artistic Flute Kite Festival, accompanied by a countryside culinary fair, was held at Bu Mon field in Bu Dang Commune, Dong Nai Province, attracting over 10,000 visitors from across the region and beyond.
With 203 entries by 103 authors competing across eight genres, the Dong Nai Literature and Arts Awards this year recorded a vibrant creative season, marked by the participation of a large number of authors from both within and outside the province.