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☀️ Morning digest on December 22

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

☀️ Morning digest on December 22

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Under the Party’s glorious flag, the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) has always been an absolutely loyal and trusted political force of the Party, the State and the people, Party General Secretary To Lam stated in an article released on the occasion of the VPA's 81st founding anniversary (December 22, 1944–2025). Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that modern and comprehensive infrastructure is both an urgent requirement and a long-term strategic mission, serving as a stepping stone for fast and sustainable development.

He made the remarks while addressing the Ministry of Construction’s national conference reviewing the 2025 performance and outlining tasks for next year on December 21. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has highlighted the country’s motto of considering the digital economy as the driver, the digital society as the foundation, and people as the centre of development while addressing the third National Forum on Digital Economy and Digital Society in Hanoi on December 20.

The forum, themed “Developing an inclusive and comprehensive digital economy and digital society to achieve double-digit GDP growth in the 2026–2030 period,” brought together leaders of ministries and localities, technology enterprises, research institutions, experts and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 20 called for stronger and more decisive action to develop the digital economy, digital society and digital citizens, outlining major orientations for the country in the work.

Concluding the third National Forum on Digital Economy and Digital Society, the PM underlined the need to pioneer in institution-building, technology development, digital infrastructure, data development, and social responsibility in the digital environment. Read full story

- Green transition is no longer an option; rather, it has become a top strategic priority for businesses, especially as Vietnam has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

At present, domestic enterprises are facing great pressure from international regulations such as the European Union (EU)’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Given this, strong State support through appropriate policies are required to accompany businesses in accelerating an efficient green transition, thereby turning challenges into opportunities, promoting a green economy, and creating momentum for sustainable growth. Read full story

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The fireworks display at the closing ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games on the evening of December 20. (Photo: VNA)


- The 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), hosted by Thailand, officially concluded with an impressive and emotional closing ceremony held on the evening of December 20 at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.

The ceremony was attended by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Tourism and Sports Attakorn Sirilatthayakon, senior Thai sports officials, leaders of the Southeast Asian Games Federation, as well as heads of delegations, athletes and officials from participating countries. Read full story

- The closing ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year – Hue 2025 took place on the evening of December 20 at Ngo Mon Square in the former imperial city of Hue.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the Hue People's Committee Nguyen Khac Toan affirmed that the year-long programme, themed "Ancient Capital – New Opportunities", wrapped up with remarkable achievements, featuring more than 170 cultural and tourism events and welcoming over 6 million domestic and international visitors to the central city. The image of the former imperial capital has been widely promoted across domestic and international media, demonstrating the renewed vitality of Hue tourism and reinforcing the city’s role as a distinctive cultural and tourism centre of Vietnam. Read full story

- The grand finale of Miss Cosmo 2025 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 20, drawing wide attention from beauty pageant fans at home and abroad.

Outshining 70 contestants from countries and territories worldwide, Yolina Lindquist, the representative of the US, was crowned Miss Cosmo 2025. Read full story

- Authorities of Quang Ninh province, Hai Phong city, and Bac Ninh province held a ceremony on December 20 to receive UNESCO’s certificate recognising the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and landscape complex as a world cultural heritage site.

The event coincided with commemorations marking the 717th anniversary of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong’s attainment of Nirvana (1308–2025)./. Read full story

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