A National Assembly delegation led by Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong on December 17 paid a visit and extended Christmas greetings at the bishop’s office of the Can Tho Diocese, which currently covers the Mekong Delta’s Can Tho city and Ca Mau province, with a total of 142 parishes of various sizes.
Over four years, the project has delivered several landmark results to promote a more child-friendly justice environment, including strengthening the child justice legal framework, most notably through the adoption of the historic Child Justice Law.
The scheme outlines eight key tasks and solutions, including the development of foreign language curricula at vocational training, higher education and continuing education establishments to align with learners' needs and real-world demands.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai wished Christian dignitaries and followers nationwide a peaceful, joyful and loving Christmas season.
Vietnam welcomes ongoing international initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation against online scams, with a focus on implementing the UN Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention), Deputy Foreign Minister (FM) Le Anh Tuan has said.
The project targets the conversion of around 6% of the city’s fishing fleet, focusing on nearshore and inshore vessels and part of the offshore trawler fleet, towards fishing methods with lower environmental impact, including hook-and-line, gillnets, purse seines, traps and cages, as well as fisheries logistics services.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Vietnam’s export turnover is forecast to reach about 470 billion USD by the end of this year, up roughly 16% from 2024.
LS Eco Energy, a company specialising in renewable energy and rare earth elements under the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s LS Cable & System, has approved a plan to expand its rare earth metal business in Vietnam, in a bid to seek long-term growth in the strategic materials sector.
The Government leader said that any difficulties arising during the implementation, including funding shortfalls and shortages of construction materials, labour or equipment, must be reported promptly to the PM for resolution, underlining that there is no justification for further delays in rebuilding or repairing homes for people affected by natural disasters.
The STEM classrooms should serve as meaningful and practical spaces where students can explore, experience and access knowledge, strengthen creative capacity and critical thinking, and achieve breakthrough learning outcomes that contribute to national development, said Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra.
HCM City is implementing a project to convert its bus fleet to electric vehicles, underscoring its commitment to environmentally friendly public transport.
Now in its third season, the Human Act Prize 2025 carries the theme “Persevering in Service”, continuing its mission to inspire society and honour community-oriented actions that generate far-reaching and lasting impact.
According to statistics from the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Vietnam has sent nearly 160,000 workers abroad annually in recent years. Currently, around 800,000 Vietnamese workers are employed in 40 countries and territories across more than 30 occupational groups.
The “Vietnamese Women” app focuses on practical features tailored to the daily needs of VWU members and women nationwide, including real-time information feeds from the union, thematic sections providing essential life skills and knowledge, and online surveys to ensure women’s voices are heard more quickly and fully.
Prosecutors recommended cutting the sentences of Hoang Thi Thuy Lan, former Secretary of the Party Committee of Vinh Phuc province (before its administrative merger with Phu Tho and Hoa Binh), by 24-30 months; Le Duy Thanh, former Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, by 30-36 months; and Pham Hoang Anh, former Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, by 18-24 months.
The ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress are scheduled to take place on the morning of December 19, marking the 79th anniversary of National Resistance Day (December 19, 1946–2025), in a hybrid format across 79 venues.
The Vietnam Railways Corporation will transport 1 million bricks free from the North to the Central to support home construction and repairs for families affected by recent storms and floods, as part of the Quang Trung campaign initiated by the Prime Minister.
From initial integration, the country has emerged as an active, proactive and responsible member, driving shared progress within the bloc. Vietnam's growing influence stems from substantive contributions across sectors, bolstered by domestic political-economic stability and rising global stature.
Traditional handicrafts and culturally distinctive souvenirs of Vietnam the 2025 Minsk International Charity Christmas Fair in Belarus attracted a lot of interest from visitors.
Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Thanh Ha, Consul General of Vietnam in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, praised the dedication of young Vietnamese living in the region. She emphasised that the success of Xuan Que Huong was built not only on its colourful performances, but also on the strong sense of responsibility and tireless behind-the-scenes efforts of students and volunteers.
The upgrade follows directives from the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Construction and is designed to ease pressure on existing infrastructure by lifting the terminal’s annual capacity from 10 million to 15 million passengers. For the first time, a full suite of automated technologies has been deployed across the terminal, giving travellers greater control over their procedures from check-in to boarding.
The contest served as a meaningful platform contributing to the preservation of the Vietnamese language and cultural identity within the Vietnamese community in Japan.
The province is urgently rebuilding houses that collapsed or were completely destroyed, with assistance of 120 million VND per house.
The “Quang Trung Campaign” to rapidly repair and rebuild houses for affected families in central provinces is seen as a catalyst for faster and more sustainable recovery, extending beyond housing restoration to reinforcing essential infrastructure, enhancing community resilience, and strengthening public trust in the Party and Government.
Two residents of Ly Son special zone in the central province of Quang Ngai received the State President's Bravery Order for their courageous rescue efforts during Typhoon Kalmaegi at a ceremony on December 15.
The 2025 VR Robots Competition left a strong positive impression and is expected to become a regular activity, contributing to the promotion of learning, scientific research and innovation among young people in Laos' Savannakhet province.
Citizens were recommended to stay updated on and strictly comply with regulations and guidance issued by local authorities.
Vietnam has climbed 12 places in the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) since 2021, rising from 60th to 48th globally. Over the past five years, the country has recorded progress in six out of seven CGGI pillars, making it one of Asia’s most notable governance reformers.
