The 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee was held in Hanoi from December 22 to 23.

The Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence is tasked with advising and assisting the Government in organising, directing, and administering people’s air defence activities nationwide.

As the Christmas season of 2025 approaches, many churches across Ho Chi Minh City have transformed into radiant landmarks, donning vibrant light displays and festive decorations that are attracting flocks of visitors and photographers.

Over four editions, the Hanoi Creative Design Festival has evolved from a standalone cultural event into a platform for testing new models that bring together heritage, community, and creativity within the economic sphere.

Reports from archaeological programmes conducted at the site from July to November show that this sacred road and entrance structure have been unearthed for the first time in the known history of the World Heritage Site.

Vietnam will field 22 FIFA-accredited referees and assistant referees in 2026, comprising five male referees, seven male assistants, three female referees, three female assistants and four futsal referees covering both genders.

Hanoi will pilot restrictions on heavy trucks weighing 10 tonnes or more, as well as container trucks and tractor-trailers, on several key routes during peak hours as part of its effort to ease traffic congestion.

Starting January 1, 2026, as business households transition to revenue-based tax declarations, the requirement for bank account notification has become a focal point. Experts say this is a necessary step toward ensuring cash flow transparency.

The Ministry of Construction has filed for bankruptcy procedures against 41 enterprises across 12 provinces and cities, including the parent company of the Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC).

Urban experts and lawmakers share their visions for a future-ready Ho Chi Minh City driven by modern infrastructure and reform.

To meet surging passenger demand during the upcoming Binh Ngo Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, Vietnam Railways has announced 11 additional train departures, with a special focus on Southern routes.

Whenever an inspection team from the Vietnam Food Safety Authority (VFSA) arrived, businesses would "slip" them money to ensure the results were "smooth."

The Ring Road 4 project in Ho Chi Minh City, with a total estimated investment of over 120.4 trillion VND (approximately USD 5 billion), is slated to begin construction between June and September 2026 and reach completion two years later.

"The recent handshake between VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility demonstrates Vingroup’s substantive and long-term vision in the high-speed rail sector," said Associate Prof Bui Quang Tuan, Phd, Vice President of the Vietnam Economic Science Association.

The 11th National Emulation Congress will take place over two days, December 26–27, under the theme “Emulation for innovation, acceleration, and breakthrough to usher the nation into an era of prosperity, civilization, and strength.”

The world is entering a period of profound technological power shifts in which technologies such as AI-driven knowledge automation, semiconductor chips, and cybersecurity will usher in a new computing era.

A strong cold air front is forecast to move into northern Vietnam from the night of December 24 to 25, bringing showers, thunderstorms and a dramatic drop in temperatures. Some areas may experience severe and damaging cold.

Two engineers born in the 2000s from CMC Telecom outperformed over 1,000 teams nationwide with a real-world AI solution for dashcam video analysis.

Vietnam may be late to tech, but not to thought leadership-if it dares to think big and lead with conscience.

Coach Mai Duc Chung has officially announced his departure from the Vietnam women’s national football team as his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) expires on December 31.

From the iconic St. Joseph’s Cathedral to glittering hotel lobbies and artistic cafés, Hanoi offers countless dreamy corners for Christmas 2025 photo enthusiasts.

CMC Telecom receives top governance award for its sustainable and secure digital infrastructure strategy at Vietnam ESG 2025.

At MICE 2025, Vietnamese journalists explored not just events, but the enduring ties between two long-connected nations.

With over 2,500 participants from 37 countries, the Russian capital reaffirms its position as a rising business tourism hub.

The box-office hit Red Rain and the Da Nang Asian Film Festival III shine as symbols of Vietnam’s growing cultural industry.