After eight months of construction, the first project under the expansion of the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand, was inaugurated on December 14.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has hailed the People’s Public Security Force for leading the restructuring of the three-tier organisational model, advancing national digital platforms and digital transformation
Party General Secretary To Lam on December 15 called on Hanoi to speed up transport infrastructure projects to ease congestion, improve safety, and reduce pollution, while meeting with voters from 11 wards in the capital.
In the January–November period of 2025, nearly 275,600 enterprises nationwide registered or resumed operations, up 26.1% compared with the same period in 2024.
The Hanoi Municipal Police Department has officially put the city’s smart traffic control centre into operation, enabling the electronic handling of administrative violations related to traffic order and road safety.
HCM City currently has 4,475 fishing vessels, all of which have been registered and updated on the VNFishbase system. Among them, 4,268 vessels, or 95.37%, have been granted fishing licences, while 207 unqualified vessels are being strictly managed and kept ashore.
A seminar was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 15, aiming to explore ways for fostering Vietnam's trade with the two Northeast Asian countries.
After landing, the aircraft was greeted with a traditional water salute from two fire tenders to welcome the first aircraft plane to land safely at the new airport.
The traditional rush mat weaving village in Vu Ha hamlet, Phu Duc commune, Hung Yen province, has a long-standing history. Despite many ups and downs, the craft continues to be maintained and modernised.
Hanoi’s economy maintained steady momentum in the first 11 months of 2025, with state budget revenue, public investment disbursement and international tourist arrivals all posting positive results, reinforcing the city’s overall trend of stable and improving growth.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 14 called on teams to accelerate the construction of the Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai to make it ready for the first flight on December 19 and commercial operations in the first half of 2026.
Aiming to build smart hospitals that deliver practical benefits for medical staff and patients, the Vinh Long provincial health sector has rolled out electronic medical records across all medical examination and treatment facilities.
Durian has set a new record, raking in over 3.33 billion USD in export value during the first 10 months of this year, a 10.4% jump compared to the same period last year, according to customs data.
With more than 191 km of coastline and over 8,000 fishing vessels, Quang Tri province is strengthening measures to work closely with fishermen and fishing grounds to prevent all IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing violations and move towards sustainable marine resource exploitation.
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.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised upward its medium-term outlook for Vietnam, projecting GDP growth of 6.2% for 2026 and 5.8% for 2027, according to its latest global economic outlook.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh laid out three strategic orientations and six key tasks for the Ministry of Justice while chairing a nationwide hybrid conference in Hanoi on December 13 to review its performance in 2025 and the 2021-2025 term, chart a course for the 2026-2030 tenure and launch tasks for 2026.
With just over two months until the 2025 Lunar New Year, Van Giang commune in Hung Yen province, the North’s well-known centre for ornamental kumquat and pomelo trees, is entering its peak season.
Hanoi’s tourism industry continued its strong upward momentum in November, attracting 2.5 million visitors, with international arrivals jumping 25% and domestic tourism rising 10%, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
The northeast province of Quang Ninh is blessed with mountains, forests, seas, and thousands of islands, forming a stunning landscapes and ecosystems.
Visiting Sa Pa in December offers a journey to seek nature’s magical moments, as cherry blossoms reach their most vibrant from December to early the following year.
The National Assembly’s Resolution 193, issued to implement the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science-technology development, innovation and national digital transformation, marks an important institutional step in modernising Vietnam’s telecommunications landscape.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger efforts to bring a beautiful, authentic and vivid image of Vietnam and its people to the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 11th National External Information Service Awards in Hanoi on December 12
The Quang Ninh Museum on December 12 held a ceremony to welcome its one-millionth visitor of 2025. This milestone marks a remarkable surge compared with previous years as Quang Ninh province strives to attract more than 20 million visitors this year.
Vietnam secured its first shooting gold at SEA Games 33 after a dramatic comeback in the 10m air rifle mixed team final, where Mong Tuyen and Tam Quang edged host Thailand 16–14.
