In 2025, the global situation remained volatile, with the international political landscape undergoing constant shifts that posed challenges to global security and stability. As the year draws to a close and 2026 approaches, the Vietnam News Agency has selected the 10 most prominent international events of 2025.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh consistently upheld the cultural and moral values of religions and paid close attention to the spiritual life of believers.
Dan Lai, a small ethnic minority in the mountainous border areas of Nghe An province, once faced decline due to poverty and harsh living conditions. In recent years, however, government support for ethnic minority development and housing improvement has helped stabilise their lives.
Following restructuring and streamlining under Resolution No. 18/NQ-TW, Vietnam now has 778 press agencies, of which 177 have carried out assessments of their level of digital transformation maturity in journalism.
Chairing a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of National Defence and relevant ministries and sectors to discuss military and defence tasks for 2026 in Hanoi on December 24, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the development of a modern and high-tech defence industry with dual-use products, calling for the private economic sector to participate in developing the defence industry, with a focus on foundational and core technologies.
The inaugural flight operated by the Boeing 737-8 marks the start of Vietjet Thailand’s plan to deploy up to 50 new-generation aircraft.
Over the past ten years, the E&E sector has become one of Vietnam’s most dynamic growth engines, drawing substantial inflows of high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) from multinational corporations.
Vietnam needs to change its trade promotion activities to increase the export of OCOP products in a more diversified, innovative and sustainable manner, according to experts at a seminar on enhancing the export of these products held by Industry and Trade Magazine on December 24.
More than 800 students, nearly half from ethnic minority communities, took part in the communications seminar entitled “Lighting the Future,” held recently by the Vietnam Women’s Museum in partnership with Thai Nguyen University.
The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress is set to convene in Hanoi on December 26–27, drawing 198 guests and 2,025 official delegates organised into 105 delegations.
As 2025 draws to a close, the Vietnam News Agency has selected the 10 most prominent domestic events of the year, reflecting major political, economic, social and cultural milestones.
Without waiting until Christmas Eve, Hanoi’s streets are already filled with a festive atmosphere these days.
The sacred moment of Christmas 2025 is approaching, and a festive glow now fills the central city of Hue. From parishes and churches to bustling streets, dazzling lights, meticulously crafted nativity scenes, and crowds gathering at religious venues blend together to create a warm, vibrant, and joyful Christmas atmosphere.
Hanoi has been recognised by UNESCO as a member of the Global Learning Cities Network in recognition of its strong efforts to build a comprehensive learning society, where all citizens have opportunities for lifelong learning.
On October 14 at United Nations Headquarters, the UN General Assembly elected members of the Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term. Vietnam was re-elected with the highest number of votes among candidates representing the Asia–Pacific region, underscoring the international community’s recognition and high regard for the country.
The 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded on the morning of December 23 after two days of intensive working, completing all agenda items with a high degree of consensus and quality.
Since the Hanoi Police put into operation the AI-based traffic control centre, traffic flow at major intersections has improved, congestion has eased, and compliance with traffic laws has increased.
Vietnam’s foreign trade is projected to exceed 900 billion USD in 2025, placing the country among the world’s top 15 trading nations, and giving new momentum to economic growth.
As Christmas approaches, a joyful and peaceful festive atmosphere is spreading across parishes throughout Ninh Binh Province.
After more than one year of implementation, the nationwide programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has been basically completed, achieving its goal five years and four months ahead of schedule.
Sa Dec flower village in Dong Thap province is known for its traditional practice of growing flowers and ornamental plants on raised platforms rather than in the ground. Adapted to local conditions, this method helps prevent flooding, limits weeds and pests, reduces labour and costs, and enables year-round production, creating a distinctive hallmark of the village.
The Vietnamese sports delegation concluded the 33rd SEA Games with an impressive haul of 87 gold medals, 81 silver medals, and 110 bronze medals, finishing third overall in the medal standings.
Vietnam’s Level-2 Field Hospital No. 7 on December 22 held a ceremony at the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan to mark the 81st founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army.
A special programme Vietnamese Cultural Day was held at the China National Opera House in Beijing on December 21 to introduce the distinctive cultural values of Vietnam and its people to Chinese and international audiences.
Party General Secretary To Lam urged focusing on key tasks to ensure success of the upcoming 14th National Party Congress, while delivering his opening remarks at the 15th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee in Hanoi on December 22.
During an interview with Vietnam News Agency reporter, Mr. Vinod Ahuja, FAO Representative in Vietnam, highlighted progress of Vietnam’s Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy 2021–2030, especially on low-emission rice.
Having upheld the spirit of “Vietnamese army comes from the people and fights for the people” for 81 years, the close bond between the army and the people remains a source of strength, enabling the military to overcome all challenges and fulfil its mission of defending the Fatherland.
On December 9, 2025, in India, the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO adopted a decision inscribing Dong Ho folk painting craft on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
