The words of 2025, chosen by leading dictionaries, reflect a growing unease with AI, manipulation, and artificial emotion in the digital world.

The Vietnamese national memory team concluded their journey at the 34th World Memory Championships (WMC 2025) with an impressive fourth-place finish on the global leaderboard.

In the afternoon of December 14, a severe landslide struck National Highway 6 in Mai Chau Commune, Phu Tho Province, completely cutting off traffic and burying three individuals under tons of earth and rock.

Vietnamese rapper Rhymastic made headlines as he became the first local artist to meet director James Cameron during the Asia-Pacific premiere of Avatar 3.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training unveils bold incentives to draw international scientists and academics.

Renowned Vietnamese author Tran Thi Truong has been honored with a Lifetime Literary Achievement Award by the Hanoi Writers’ Association.

Vietnamese cinema had a record-breaking year in 2025, with the top 10 domestic films generating a combined revenue of 2,780 billion VND (approximately $112 million) - a significant leap from 1,715 billion VND ($68 million) in 2024.

On December 15, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially signed a decision appointing Professor Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, currently Vice President of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC), as the institution’s new president.

After years of being the “default peak” of Samsung’s smartphone lineup with little to truly set it apart, the Galaxy S26 Ultra may finally be the one that changes everything.

The London College for Design and Fashion in Vietnam insists it had no intent to mislead students regarding the UK-issued degrees not recognized by Vietnam’s education ministry.

The Ministry of Public Security has concluded its investigation into one of Vietnam’s most significant public asset mismanagement cases, recommending charges against 22 individuals.

SEA Games 33 saw Vietnam collect five more gold medals on December 15, largely thanks to a breakout performance in athletics, led by stars Quach Thi Lan, Nguyen Trung Cuong, and Nguyen Thi Oanh.

With five more golds on December 15, Vietnam strengthens its medal count and sees Nguyen Thi Oanh make history.

The Ministry of Public Security is working with 13 provinces to investigate suspected misconduct within the "Nuoi Em" project.

According to investigators, Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, Chairwoman of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai (QCGL), allegedly earned nearly 300 billion VND (approximately US$12 million) in profit from buying and reselling the 39-39B Ben Van Don land project in HCM City.

The couple behind Mailisa beauty clinic have paid over $12 million as authorities investigate a massive fake-import cosmetics scandal.

Authorities have uncovered multiple violations at a wildlife tourism facility in Ho Chi Minh City that is keeping endangered species such as tigers, leopards, bears, and gibbons in captivity without legal documentation.

On the afternoon of December 15, during a press briefing by the Ministry of Public Security, Hanoi police confirmed the extradition of Le Khac Ngo, a key suspect in the high-profile Mr Pips case, from the Philippines to Vietnam.

Nguyen Hoa Binh - also known as Shark Binh - has been officially charged with an additional crime: tax evasion, as announced by police officials in Hanoi during a year-end law enforcement press briefing on December 15.

Amid rising tensions and violent clashes, Vietnam's Foreign Ministry has called on all citizens to evacuate from border areas between Cambodia and Thailand.

Vietnam U22 advanced to the SEA Games 33 men’s football final, with their coach declaring their performance worthy of more than perfect marks.

The first flight landed at Long Thanh International Airport on December 15 in a milestone test for Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure.

Vietnam has officially surpassed a record set over six decades ago, welcoming its 20 millionth foreign tourist during a special ceremony in Phu Quoc.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed that tax officials receive a monthly allowance equal to 100 percent of their current salary. Experts, however, emphasize that social fairness must be a mandatory principle when drafting legal regulations.

The Hanoi Department of Public Security on December 13 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.