In just the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam’s durian exports reached nearly USD 3.34 billion, officially surpassing the full-year figure of USD 3.2 billion in 2024 and setting a new all-time high.

Lawmakers push for the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to lead a major national program supporting ethnic minorities and mountainous regions.

The draw for the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup takes place tonight in Washington, launching the 2026 tournament with 48 teams and 104 matches.

Over the past five years, ministries, provinces, organizations, and individuals across Vietnam have planted 1.4 billion trees. The total funding mobilized for this massive effort amounted to nearly 15,300 billion VND (approximately USD 625 million).

Water rose rapidly across Lam Dong on the night of December 4, prompting emergency evacuations and rescue operations.

Ly Hoang Nam delivered a stunning upset in Hangzhou, China, defeating world No.2 Federico Staksrud to reach the men’s singles final of the PPA Asia Pickleball Open 2025.

On the morning of December 5, Hanoi officially launched a biometric identification, digital ID, and cashless payment system on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway (line 2A).

Vietnam’s women’s national volleyball team has received a major morale boost ahead of the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand, with a substantial bonus promised for bringing home the gold medal.

Bamboo Airways plans to receive new aircraft in December 2025 as part of a strategy to restore its former market position.

Prenn Pass, a key gateway into Da Lat, has partially reopened under time restrictions following a recent landslide.

A deadly fire broke out at around 4 a.m. on December 5 at a restaurant on Tran Hung Dao Street, in Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Many young people are eating food for "likes" rather than for genuine nutritional needs as they are increasingly following "hot trends" on social media.

The film Red Rain and the song Bac Bling led the film and music categories of Google's Year in Search 2025, becoming the most searched content by Vietnamese users this year.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly met on December 2 to give opinions on the explanations and revisions to the draft amendment of the Personal Income Tax Law and Tax Administration Law.

By 2030, if essential healthcare services are made free for all citizens, the cost is estimated to reach VND21,500 billion/year. Where will the funding come from?

According to the latest UNDP report, 61 percent of Vietnamese people surveyed expressed concern about losing or being unable to find a job due to AI.

Amputation was once the only path to survival for bone cancer patients. But Professor Tran Trung Dung is rewriting this reality with 3D printing technology - allowing damaged bones to be reconstructed and lives to be restored.

It is very difficult, and even not feasible, to confirm whether the communal/ward level has sufficient capacity to undertake land registration.

After more than two years of implementation, Resolution 98 still has not created a significant change. Nguyen Dinh Cung, a respected economist, said the resolution had initially been designed within the framework of outdated thinking and law.

Online fraud usually spikes during the year-end shopping season, with sophisticated tactics such as deepfakes and brand impersonation.

Some people think that allowing communes/wards to recruit teachers will increase autonomy, but experts warn that this approach carries risks as local administrations may lack necessary information and expertise to accurately assess recruitment needs.

The draft Cyber Security Law 2025 integrates "data security" into the legal framework, viewing data as a national resource that needs to be protected at the highest level, creating an important legal foundation for VN to ensure cyberspace safety.

Vietnam will continue its policy of granting amnesty on major national holidays and key historical events, according to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Leaked information from Apple’s supply chain indicates that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will introduce two significant design changes, setting them apart from the current generation.

Vietnam will soon reduce its network of teacher training colleges to just 3–4 institutions, with most set to be integrated into pedagogical universities, according to Education and Training Minister Nguyen Kim Son.