On December 15, former President Truong Tan Sang offered incense at the Tan Trao special national historical site; and visited communes of Tan Trao and Luong Thien, Son Duong District, Tuyen Quang Province. On the occasion, he presented 210 gifts to poor households in the communes; awarded 50 breeding cows, worth VND 1 billion, sponsored by An Hoa Paper Joint Stock Company to Luong Thien commune.

On December 15, a scientific conference on the historical event '45 days and nights against the US’ of soldiers and people in the Can Giuoc region from June 5, 1967 to July 20, 1967. Politburo member and Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh attended the event.

Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man visited and extended Christmas greetings to Catholic followers and dignitaries of Can Tho Diocese in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 14. The VFF President wished Bishop of Can Tho Diocese Tri Buu Thien, local priests and Catholic followers a warm and merry Christmas season, and also urged them to make further contribution to national development.

A night market was officially launched in San Thang Commune, Lai Chau Province, on December 14, introducing visitors to local dishes, beverages and souvenirs. The launch of the market, held every Saturday, aims to preserve and promote traditional cultural value of ethnic groups in the city while advertising typical products and tourism potential to visitors.