Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni expressed deep gratitude for Vietnam’s warm reception during his visit, reaffirming the enduring friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

The National Assembly has confirmed Nguyen Quoc Doan and Le Tien as new judges of the Supreme People’s Court, completing its full 17-member Judicial Council.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh formally appoints Nguyen Van Thang as Minister of Finance and Tran Hong Minh as Minister of Transport, assigning them pivotal tasks for Vietnam’s future development.

Once a frenzied shopping event, Black Friday 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City has taken a quieter turn, with many stores seeing less traffic than expected.

The revised Securities Law, effective January 1, 2025, outlines six prohibited behaviors to combat stock market manipulation and ensure fair trading.

Vietnam rose to 116th in the FIFA rankings, benefitting from the poor performance of nearby-ranked teams, as the team gears up for the ASEAN Cup.

The path forward for Vietnam lies in a new era of growth, driven by unity, strong leadership, and the strategic management of national talent, as outlined by General Secretary To Lam.

Vietnam’s first 3D animated feature, The Legend of the Golden Ox, and three other films signal a bold new direction for the country’s animation sector.

A Chinese enterprise has shown interest in developing a waste-to-energy plant in Can Tho City with a daily waste processing capacity of 400–600 tons and an estimated investment of VND 1.2–1.5 trillion (up to $59 million).

President Luong Cuong and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni shared a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony during their visit to the historic Temple of Literature in Hanoi.

With over 300 Vietnamese news agencies on TikTok, Vietnam is now one of the fastest-growing countries for social news content, according to TikTok Vietnam.

British conglomerate Jardine Matheson is deepening its investments in Vietnam's top companies, including Thaco, REE, and Vinamilk, though profits are facing headwinds.

With a flawless 150/150 score in the Cambridge IGCSE ESL exam, Tran Ngoc Bao has become the first student from Nguyen Sieu School to join the prestigious "Top in the World" ranking.

Vietnam has introduced stringent measures under Decree 147 to regulate online gaming, including banning casino-style and card-based games to protect players and curb negative social impacts.

Booking trends for domestic flights highlight a clear pattern of one-way travel during the Tết period, particularly from southern hubs such as HCM City to northern and central provinces.

Nguyễn Hoàng Phương, an expert from Net Zero Vietnam, suggested a fee system for vehicles entering Hà Nội’s centre. The proceeds, he said, can be used to invest in green infrastructure such as electric buses to promote green transition.

Wildlife exhibitions will start next month on buses in Hanoi, six years after the idea was first floated.

According to the Việt Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Việt Nam is the world’s largest cinnamon producer with a total plantation area of 180,000 ha and has become the world’s largest exporter of cinnamon products since 2021.

The replacement law is set to be approved by the National Assembly at its 11th session in May 2026.

Grammy award-winning band Imagine Dragons will perform at the awards ceremony of VinFuture Prize 2024, scheduled to take place at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on December 6.