Despite global uncertainties and domestic challenges in 2025, under the Party’s leadership and with the unity of the people, including religious communities, Vietnam maintained economic growth among the highest in the world, said President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai.
The event aimed to raise awareness and a sense of responsibility among these key community figures in observing the law, as well as in managing and protecting national sovereignty and border security.
Bac Ninh Diocese is committed to encouraging Catholic followers to strictly follow the Party guidelines, State policies and laws, as well as local regulations, while working alongside authorities and people from all walks of life to build a stronger and more prosperous homeland
Once completed, the project will serve as a vital transport artery at the northeastern gateway of the capital, forming the shortest and most modern route connecting Gia Binh Airport to central Hanoi.
Spanning a total area of 724 hectares, the complex carries an investment value of 51.16 trillion VND, equivalent to approximately 2 billion USD, and comprises three modern urban areas – East An Tay, North An Tay and West An Tay – alongside the An Tay General Port.
Among the flagship projects inaugurated was the expanded Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant with a total installed capacity of 480MW per year and average annual output of about 488 million kWh.
Across the Mekong Delta, leading aquaculture producers, processors and exporters, along with suppliers of inputs, are transitioning to circular, high-tech and clean production models that cut greenhouse gas emissions and comply with international certification standards.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to have 199,400 social housing units by 2028, two years ahead of the target set by the Government, according to information released at a conference held on December 18.
Connecting Phu Quoc International Airport with the APEC Convention Centre, the LRT project is expected not only to strengthen the island’s capacity to host APEC 2027, but also to usher in a new phase of infrastructure development and urban spatial planning for the special administrative zone.
Vietnam has made significant progress in expanding regular migration pathways and combating irregular migration, human smuggling and human trafficking, especially in response to online fraud and illicit work in cyber scam compounds, said IOM Chief of Mission Kendra Rinas.
Vietnam’s development trajectory shows that human rights extend beyond slogans to concrete improvements in living standards, development opportunities, and the commitment to leaving no one behind.
The report finds that mounting environmental and economic pressures are reshaping the delta and calls for a people-centred strategy that invests in strengthened skills, advanced infrastructure and resilient, higher-value agriculture to protect livelihoods and sustain growth.
A delegation led by Nguyen Thi Tuyen, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, visited the Sainte Paul of Chartres (SPC) nuns at the Sainte Marie institute in Hanoi on December 18, wishing them a merry Christmas and a New Year filled with good health.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) held a conference in Hanoi on December 18 to review human rights affairs in 2025 and outline priorities for 2026, reaffirming Vietnam’s strong political commitment to promoting and protecting human rights in line with the Constitution, domestic laws and international obligations.
The event organised by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), in coordination with the Australian Embassy in Vietnam through the Vietnam–Australia Centre (VAC) aimed to introduce and discuss the findings of a study developing a specialised assessment tool to measure gender equality in the public sector, covering both central agencies and local authorities.
In the coming period, the Ministry of Construction will accelerate the development of social housing for the 2026–2030 period in accordance with the Government's new resolution, aiming to achieve the goal of at least one million social housing units for low-income individuals and workers in industrial zones.
An over-150-kg bomb left over from war was discovered after recent historic flooding in Khanh Hoa province eroded layers of sand, exposing the ordnance on the premises of a household in Khanh Vinh commune. Upon discovery, local residents promptly reported it to local authorities and military units.
Among those repatriated, 42 individuals had escaped from online scam facilities in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province.
Hosting the Visit Vietnam Year 2026 is expected to create new momentum for the development of cultural, heritage, community, sports, scientific and eco-tourism, while promoting Gia Lai and Vietnam’s tourism products to the world.
The remains of five Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos and Cambodia during wartime have been recovered by Team K53 of the Quang Ngai provincial Military Command after more than a month of search and recovery operations under the 2025-2026 dry-season mission.
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 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.
