Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed relevant agencies to thoroughly review procedures for ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress, in line with regulations.
Da Nang currently has 4,037 fishing vessels, all of which have completed registration and been updated on the VNFishbase system. Of these, more than 70 vessels that do not meet the requirements for registration and fishing licences have been reviewed and assigned to grassroots authorities for management.
The National Assembly of Vietnam’s formal passage of the Law on Artificial Intelligence has established a unified legal framework for the development, application and governance of AI in the country, placing Vietnam among the first nations worldwide to adopt a dedicated law on artificial intelligence.
A Boeing 787 from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City touched down at Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province at 3:58 pm on December 15, marking the success of the new airport’s first technical flight ahead of its official opening scheduled for December 19.
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.
PM Chinh requested the Government Inspectorate to promptly identify localities that lack determination or fail to handle violations thoroughly, including cases where vessels not meeting legal requirements are still allowed to leave ports, and to clarify responsibilities and impose sanctions without delay.
The PM stressed that Vietnam has clearly identified the dual green transition and digital transformation as an objective necessity, a strategic choice and a top priority. It serves as both foundation and key driving force for rapid and sustainable development.
The CPV Food Binh Phuoc plant operates a closed-loop system and holds international certifications, including HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000, and Halal. Before reaching Singapore, the company’s processed chicken was already exported to Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Laos, with Japan alone importing 10,000 tonnes by November 2025.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger efforts to bring a beautiful, authentic and vivid image of Vietnam and its people to the world.
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.
Since joining UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network as a City of Design in 2019, Hanoi has spent the past six years advancing its key commitments, strengthening ties with other member cities, and promoting innovation across multiple sectors. These efforts have helped affirm Hanoi’s position as one of Asia’s leading dynamic and creative capitals.
The Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) remains steadfast in its goal of overcoming challenges, staying on course with its plans, setting new records, and seizing opportunities from emerging development spaces, and soon joining the world’s top 500 enterprises.
The fight against corruption, wastefulness, and wrongdoing must be resolute, persistent, regular and continuous, with strict but humane measures, and without forbidden zones and exceptions, said Party General Secretary To Lam on December 11.
On December 9, 2025, in New Delhi, UNESCO inscribed the Dong Ho folk painting craft on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, recognising its unique cultural value and the dedication of the artisan community. The UNESCO inscription provides crucial support for protecting skills and knowledge at risk of fading, while engaging younger generations and the wider community in its preservation.
