After one year of operation, as of December 15, the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line had operated 78,194 train services and carried approximately 18.95 million passengers, surpassing the annual target by 14.21%.

One of the most notable “hidden” finds is a small sucker-mouthed minnow endemic to Vietnam’s highlands, discovered in the Lo River.

Agro-forestry-aquatic exports totalled 64.01 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2025.

Cuba will maintain its tradition of educational cooperation with Vietnam by offering 15 full scholarships to Vietnamese students for the 2026–2027 academic year, the Cuban Government has announced.

Built with a people- and business-centred approach, the system is designed to serve as a bridge between enterprises and consumers, helping strengthen market confidence.

The “Vietnam Wood” mark represents a strong commitment to legally sourced timber, high quality, and environmental and social responsibility, serving as a legal safeguard for Vietnamese products and enhancing business competitiveness.

Founded and sponsored by Phuong Trang – FUTA Group, the International Xiangqi Masters Tournament - 7th Phuong Trang Cup has established itself as a prestigious xiangqi competition with high professional standards and an increasingly expanding scale.

The digital technology sector has contributed more than 1.075 trillion VND (41 billion USD) to GDP, an increase of 10% year-on-year, with estimated profits of over 371 billion VND, reflecting strong operational efficiency.

Visit Vietnam is not merely a data platform but a fundamental shift in development thinking, reflecting how Vietnam is preparing for a tourism future driven by data, digital technology, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Public universities in Vietnam, whether they have 4,000 or 40,000 students, are currently allowed to appoint only three vice presidents at most, which is seen as a challenge for administration and management at large-scale institutions.

China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

The National Election Council has officially set the number of constituencies and the number of National Assembly (NA) deputies to be elected in each constiuency of provinces and cities for the 16th NA.

Of the total, about 100 trillion VND will come from the central budget, 300 trillion VND from local budgets, and roughly 23 trillion VND from state-funded policy credit sources.

Between 2018 and 2025, several officials and specialists at the Food Safety Authority allegedly abused legal regulations to solicit and accept bribes in exchange for the appraisal and issuance of various permits.

Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular choice for families in the region and beyond, according to a new report from Agoda.

The Global Coffee Heritage Festival 2025 has officially started at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat, Lam Dong province, featuring a variety of activities that celebrate Vietnam’s coffee heritage and promote coffee culture worldwide.

An exhibition titled “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage – Vitality from Tradition to Modernity” opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on December 23.

A ceremony took place in Gia Lai province on December 23 to present post-disaster recovery aid from the US Government to residents in several central provinces of Vietnam.

Under a medium-fertility scenario, Vietnam’s population is expected to continue growing for several decades before reaching a peak around mid-century, followed by a transition toward slower growth or stability.

France wishes to increase cooperation with Vietnam in such strategic sectors as energy, transport, and aerospace, while continuing to work closely with Vietnam to promote multilateralism and tackle global challenges.