Quang Tri province suffered multiple consecutive disasters this year, resulting in heavy losses, including 21 deaths, 10 missing and 24 injured, with economic damage estimated at over 2.5 trillion VND./.
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.
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.
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam in Geneva, highlighted the event as a window into a nation defined by cultural diversity, social distinctiveness, robust growth momentum and a steadfast pursuit of putting people at the centre.
Japan pledged a 1.5 million USD emergency non-refundable assistance package to help address the aftermath of the disasters.
As of December 9, all of the 4,475 fishing vessels in HCM City had registered and updated in the VNFishbase database, of them 4,268 licensed. The remainder, classified as ineligible, are strictly monitored and kept moored locally, with no permission to put to sea.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is stepping up the application of digital technologies in managing and monitoring fishing vessels.
Many localities such as the central city of Hue and the northern province of Quang Ninh have reported strong tourism performance in 2025, achieving major milestones compared to 2024.
The economies of Vietnam and Austria can complement each other as Australia needs highly skilled labor to compensate for the shortage caused by an aging population, while Vietnam boasts a young, intelligent, hardworking, and eager-to-learn workforce.
Ho Chi Minh City is mobilising its entire political system to intensify the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, aiming to join the national effort to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” removed.
The central province of Dak Lak is mobilising all resources to swiftly rebuild and repair houses damaged by Storm Kalmaegi (Storm No. 13) and the historic floods in November, under the “Quang Trung Campaign” directed by the Prime Minister.
The technique was piloted on 58 sets of remains at the Tra Linh Martyrs’ Cemetery in Cao Bang province.
A scientific and educational forum themed “Russia–Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation,” held from December 11 to 13, officially launched the Russia–Vietnam Year of Scientific and Educational Cooperation 2026.
The delegation, led by Eric Mathet, Operational Lead, the IAEA’s Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section, evaluated the current status of Vietnam’s national nuclear infrastructure according to the assessment criteria outlined by the IAEA for Stage 2 – assessing the readiness of a country to invite bids or negotiate contracts for the construction of its first nuclear power plant.
The diplomat highlighted Vietnam’s humanitarian contributions through bilateral and multilateral channels, including its multi-year pledges to the CERF.
The Westerdam berthed at Tien Sa Port, where rescue forces and the ship’s agent received and transferred the patient to hospital.
As the National External Information Service Awards mark its 11th year, one continues to set the benchmark for how the world sees the country: the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a state wire service that remains the backbone of national external communication efforts.
During 34 days of operations in Cambodia (November 6–December 10, 2025), the search teams recovered 180 sets of remains: 16 by Team K70, 140 by Team K71, and 24 by Team K73.
It also marks one of the most ambitious social-development commitments of the coming decade, with State budget resources of about 423 trillion VND (16.05 billion USD) allocated for 2026–2030 alone.
Alongside the medical staff providing direct care and treatment for HIV/AIDS patients, journalists also play a crucial role in shaping public awareness and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS, said Deputy Minister of Health Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong.
