For 45 years, Pham Van Co has remained anchored to the sidewalk of Nguyen Tri Phuong Street in Ho Chi Minh City, devoted to a fading trade. His unmatched skills in lighter repair have earned the respect of even foreign visitors.

According to a recent study by the Ministry of Health, Vietnam ranks fourth out of ten countries in terms of self-care awareness and readiness - behind only Singapore, Australia, and Germany.

A scientific workshop announcing the results of a pilot study on the Gender Equality Index for the public sector in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 18.

Vietnam has so far this year completed 102,633 social housing units, exceeding the Prime Minister's yearly target by 2%, according to the Ministry of Construction.

Facing mounting pollution pressures as it races towards megacity status, HCM City plans a sweeping expansion of its environmental monitoring network next year.

Marking its 28th anniversary, VietNamNet embarks on a new journey - carrying forward its journalistic values and embracing greater responsibilities.

The International Culinary Festival “Hue – Capital of Cuisine” officially opened on December 18, emerging as a highlight event marking the close of the National Tourism Year – Hue 2025.

Travel between Can Tho and Ca Mau will take only about 1 hour 30 minutes instead of nearly three hours, as an expressway linking the two localities officially opens for technical operation along its entire length on December 19.

Vietnam Airlines on December 19 operated the first passenger flight to Long Thanh International Airport, marking the beginning of civil aviation operations at Vietnam’s newest and most modern airport.

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on December 19 officially inaugurated the expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport, introducing Vietnam’s first fully integrated digital passenger flow.

Following a fatal accident on the Da Nang–Quang Ngai expressway that left four people dead, the Ministry of Construction has issued sweeping orders to review and upgrade national traffic infrastructure.

Authorities uncover elaborate scheme involving bribes disguised as loans and repayments.

The Ministry of Public Security has approved plans for the ninth vehicle license plate auction, with more than 2.5 million plates from 34 provinces to be offered.

The Ben Thanh–Tham Luong metro line in Ho Chi Minh City has officially seen its investment capital adjusted to approximately VND 57,000 billion (USD 2.34 billion), with the project scheduled to break ground on January 15, 2026.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed a decision approving a national strategy on developing the intellectual workforce during the period of accelerated industrialisation and modernisation to 2030, with a vision towards 2045.

Three flights operated by Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, and Bamboo Airways will make the first official “inaugural landings” at Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai on December 19.

HCM City is implementing a project to convert its bus fleet to electric vehicles, underscoring its commitment to environmentally friendly public transport.

Despite challenges from pandemics and climate change, Vietnam marks a milestone in infrastructure with a sweeping network of highways.

In a move to reduce air pollution and promote green mobility, Hanoi has approved a plan to deploy 5,000 public electric bicycles, alongside restrictions on petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in the city’s central area.

The city recommends the prestigious award in recognition of his decades-long contribution to Vietnam’s economy.