Twelve projects, including 10 domestic projects and two foreign-invested ones with a total investment exceeding 1 billion, are set to break ground in the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025.

The Government Office announced the appointment of three assistants to key leaders, highlighting their qualifications and adherence to Regulation No. 30 on high-level staff allocations.

As the draft laws must be submitted to the NA in early February, law-building efforts must be sped up with strengthened decentralisation and delegation of power.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Lieutenant Generals Thai Dai Ngoc and Nguyen Quang Ngoc as Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, marking significant promotions for the commanders of Military Regions 5 and 3.

The ASEAN Cup 2024 final ignited a wave of online searches, with Nguyen Xuan Son leading the pack as Vietnam’s most searched football player, followed by other key team members and head coach Kim Sang-sik.

A surprise food safety inspection has resulted in a $1,700 fine for Nguyen Ninh, a celebrated Hanoi brand, as authorities crack down on non-compliance with hygiene standards.

The United Nations Tech Envoy, Amandeep Singh Gill, described Vietnam’s digital technology development as “dynamic and inspiring” during a meeting with Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on January 6.

Vo Cao Ky Duyen and Ha Quang Trung will represent Vietnam at Miss and Mister Supranational 2025, with a new national director set to guide the country’s pageant ambitions.

Ho Chi Minh City Chairman Phan Van Mai has been appointed head of a newly established steering committee tasked with restructuring and streamlining the city’s administrative apparatus.

Thousands of Hanoi teachers have raised concerns about losing bonuses tied to additional income policies under Decree 73, prompting the city’s Education Department to take action to ensure fairness.

With seven goals, two assists, and countless inspiring moments, naturalized striker Xuan Son was instrumental in Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2024 victory, helping the team rediscover their passion and drive.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision to launch the comprehensive plan for urban and rural systems for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Land auctions in suburban Hanoi have cooled down significantly, with December bids dropping by up to 20% compared to previous months, reflecting a shift from the overheated market earlier in 2024.

The “Theory Meets Experiment: Astrophysics and Cosmology” (TMEX2025) international conference opened in Quy Nhon city in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on January 6.

The Vietnamese auto market in 2024 witnessed the addition of over 560,000 new vehicles, with strong growth in both domestic production and imports, despite a sharp drop in December sales.

From March 30, all IELTS exams in Vietnam will be conducted entirely on computers, offering candidates faster results, greater scheduling flexibility, and new options for improving scores.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed a reorganization of state-owned enterprises to prioritize national interests, streamline management, and ensure effective use of state capital.

Key construction packages for Long Thanh International Airport’s Component 3 project face delays, with completion by December 31, 2025, deemed unlikely due to material shortages, skilled labor constraints, and complex interdependencies.

After years of delays caused by U.S. sanctions on its Russian contractor, Petrovietnam (PVN) has relaunched the Long Phu 1 thermal power plant project, targeting a 2027 completion date.

The Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA), under the Ministry of Transport, is preparing a proposal to enhance the operational capacity of public maritime infrastructure and existing port facilities.

Naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son has successfully undergone surgery for a serious injury, but months of rehabilitation will be needed before he can return to football.

The Lunar New Year holiday in 2025 will span nine consecutive days, from January 25 to February 2, with the first day of the Lunar New Year falling on January 29.

Under Decision No 1668/QD-TTg, signed by Deputy PM Ha, Hanoi consists of 30 administrative units, including 12 urban districts, 17 rural districts and a township. The planned area covers approximately 3,359sq.km.

The average monthly income of Vietnamese workers surged by 8.6 % annually to 7.7 million VND (approximately 304 USD) in 2024, according to a press conference held by the General Statistics Office (GSO) in Hanoi on January 6.

Vietnam’s education ministry will roll out structural reforms, streamline staffing, and launch key initiatives, including the Teachers’ Law and a preschool education program, in its ambitious 2025 agenda.