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Agro-forestry-fishery exports poised to hit record high in 2025

Agro-forestry-aquatic exports totalled 64.01 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2025. If performance in the final month matches that of recent months, the figure could approach 70 billion USD, far exceeding the 65-billion-USD target set for the year.

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Wartime bomb discovered in Phu Tho province

Authorities and residents in Van Mieu commune, the northern province of Phu Tho, discovered a large unexploded bomb buried beneath the bank of the He River on the morning of December 22, posing potential safety risks.

Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)

Appeals court reduces sentences in Phuc Son Group case

Hoang Thi Thuy Lan, former Secretary of the Party Committee of Vinh Phuc province (before its merger with Phu Tho and Hoa Binh), had her prison sentence reduced from 14 years to 11 years and six months. Former Chairman of the Vinh Phuc provincial People’s Committee Le Duy Thanh will serve eight years and six months in prison, down from 12 years previously.

The defendants at the trial on December 22 (Photo: VNA)
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Environment

20 trailblazing companies in national green ESG rankings honoured

In 2025-2026, the “For a Green National Environment” programme will pivot around six tasks that merge expertise with broad social outreach, including targeted communications, "Journey to Net Zero" conferences and trainings, ESG surveys and announcements, a "National Green Ambassador" contest, a "Green Fashion" design competition, and the rollout of "National Green Station" models focused on zero-waste living.

Illustrative image (Photo: nhandan.vn)

Health

Vietnam ranks 4th in health self-care readiness

Self-care is an essential component of primary healthcare, with WHO defining it as the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote and maintain health, prevent disease, and cope with illness with or without the support of healthcare professionals.

A representative of the Health Strategy and Policy Institute shares the results of a study titled “Assessment of Vietnam’s Readiness for Self-Care and Its Influence Factors”. (Photo courtesy of the organiser)

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