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Vietnamese culture promoted at Washington showcase

The vibrant display of Vietnamese fine arts, signature cuisine, and stunning natural landscapes impressed visitors at the annual Winternational Embassy Showcase held recently by the Vietnamese Embassy in the US in collaboration with the International Trade Centre.

Developing data into strategic resource for digital government (2028–2030 period)

Prime Minister’s Decision No. 2629/QD-TTg dated December 1, 2025, approving the Digital Government Development Programme, affirms that the programme is guided by the principle of expanding inclusive and widespread digital services, with people and businesses placed at the centre as key actors, beneficiaries and co-creators of digital services.

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Hanoi officially launches smart traffic control centre

Equipped with 1,837 AI-powered cameras installed at 195 key intersections, the centre serves as the “brain” for real-time monitoring of traffic conditions and urban order. Through the system, police officers can observe traffic on major roads and junctions, promptly detect congestion, violations, accidents and incidents, and take timely response measures.

Delegates perform the inauguration protocol for the Hanoi smart traffic control centre in the capital on December 13. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam repatriates remains of US MIA servicemen

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien voiced his confidence that sustained goodwill and joint action would allow both sides to tackle lingering war consequences while broadening cooperation across other domains, which, he described as the best way to heal physical, emotional, and societal scars and fostering the stronger Vietnam - US relationship.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam proactively takes polio prevention measures amid outbreak in Laos

The meeting took place following an assessment by the World Health Organisation (WHO) warning that Vietnam is facing a very high risk of polio import and re-emergence. The risk arises after neighbouring Laos officially declared a polio outbreak on October 7, following the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1).

A health worker administer IPV polio vaccine to a child in Dong Thap province. (Photo: VNA)
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Vietnam proactively takes polio prevention measures amid outbreak in Laos

The meeting took place following an assessment by the World Health Organisation (WHO) warning that Vietnam is facing a very high risk of polio import and re-emergence. The risk arises after neighbouring Laos officially declared a polio outbreak on October 7, following the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1).

A health worker administer IPV polio vaccine to a child in Dong Thap province. (Photo: VNA)

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