Culture-Social affairs22/12/2025, 08:04 Dong Ho folk painting craft - UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent SafeguardingOn December 9, 2025, in India, the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO adopted a decision inscribing Dong Ho folk painting craft on the List of...
Sport-Arts21/12/2025, 08:33 Nguyen Thi Oanh hits 15-gold SEA Games athletics milestoneThe impressive string of achievements across multiple SEA Games not only affirms her elite athletic caliber but has also made Nguyen Thi Oanh a symbol of perseverance, dedication, and pride for Vietnamese sport.
Culture-Social affairs20/12/2025, 08:19 Vietnamese students’ impressive achievements at int’l Olympiad competitions in 2025In 2025, Viet Nam fielded seven teams at international and regional Olympiad competitions, with 37 students competing and all winning medals, including 13 golds, 16 silvers and eight bronzes—an increase of one gold and one silver compared with 2024.
Business-Integration19/12/2025, 08:10 Eight export items exceed 10 billion USDIn the first 11 months of this year, eight export items each posted turnover of more than 10 billion USD, accounting for 70.3% of the country’s total export value. Electronics, computers and components led the list with 96.9 billion USD,...
Culture-Social affairs18/12/2025, 08:19 17 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCOAs of December 9, 2025, Vietnam has 17 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCO. Among them, the Dong Ho folk painting craft has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, becoming the...
Business-Integration17/12/2025, 08:13 Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants – Vietnam’s first LNG projectThe Nhon Trach 3 and 4 power thermal plants, invested by Petrovietnam Power Corporation, have a total investment of around 1.4 billion USD. With a combined capacity of 1,624 MW, the plants are expected to supply over 9 billion kWh...
Culture-Social affairs16/12/2025, 08:05 Hanoi officially puts smart traffic control centre into operationWith 1,837 AI-powered cameras installed at 195 key intersections, the Smart Traffic Control Centre is set to serve as the “brain” overseeing traffic conditions and public order in Hanoi in real time. The system enables the public security forces to...
Business-Integration15/12/2025, 08:09 Hanoi economic performance in Jan–Nov 2025 shows positive improvementHanoi’s economy maintained steady momentum in the first 11 months of 2025, with state budget revenue, public investment disbursement and international tourist arrivals all posting positive results, reinforcing the city’s overall trend of stable and improving growth.
Politics-Diplomacy14/12/2025, 08:44 Developing data into strategic resource for digital government (2028–2030 period)Prime Minister’s Decision No. 2629/QD-TTg dated December 1, 2025, approving the Digital Government Development Programme, affirms that the programme is guided by the principle of expanding inclusive and widespread digital services, with people and businesses placed at the centre as...
Culture-Social affairs16/12/2025, 08:05 Hanoi officially puts smart traffic control centre into operationWith 1,837 AI-powered cameras installed at 195 key intersections, the Smart Traffic Control Centre is set to serve as the “brain” overseeing traffic conditions and public order in Hanoi in real time. The system enables the public security forces to...
Business-Integration15/12/2025, 08:09 Hanoi economic performance in Jan–Nov 2025 shows positive improvementHanoi’s economy maintained steady momentum in the first 11 months of 2025, with state budget revenue, public investment disbursement and international tourist arrivals all posting positive results, reinforcing the city’s overall trend of stable and improving growth.
Politics-Diplomacy14/12/2025, 08:44 Developing data into strategic resource for digital government (2028–2030 period)Prime Minister’s Decision No. 2629/QD-TTg dated December 1, 2025, approving the Digital Government Development Programme, affirms that the programme is guided by the principle of expanding inclusive and widespread digital services, with people and businesses placed at the centre as...
Politics-Diplomacy13/12/2025, 08:53 Developing data into strategic resource for digital government (2025–2027 period)Prime Minister’s Decision No. 2629/QD-TTg dated December 1, 2025, approving the Digital Government Development Programme, affirms that the programme is guided by the principle of expanding inclusive and widespread digital services, with people and businesses placed at the centre as...
Business-Integration11/12/2025, 08:10 Vietnam's 11-month FDI rises 7.4%Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam maintained strong growth momentum over the past 11 months. The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported that total registered foreign investment during the period reached 33.69 billion USD, rising...
Culture-Social affairs10/12/2025, 08:10 Hanoi launches public two-wheel electric scooter service for first timeHanoi’s pioneering pilot of public electric bicycles is seen as a fitting step in its drive to build a civilised, modern, green and sustainable capital, improving quality of life, creating a more people-friendly urban environment and promoting the green-transport trend...
National defence-Security09/12/2025, 08:13 Hanoi: More than 1,800 AI cameras scheduled to operate from December 10, 2025Hanoi is set to activate more than 1,800 AI-powered cameras from 10 December 2025 as part of a major push to modernise traffic management, improve enforcement and build a more civilised urban environment. The upgraded system will automate violation detection,...
Business-Integration08/12/2025, 08:04 Key socio-economic development targets for 2026Resolution No. 244/2025/QH15, adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly on November 13, 2025, sets the key socio-economic development targets for 2026, including a GDP growth rate of 10% or higher, and a per capita GDP of...
Business-Integration08/12/2025, 08:03 Vietnam’s manufacturing PMI hits 53.8 in November 2025November's PMI stands at 53.8, slightly below October’s 54.5 but still well above the 50-point threshold, signalling continued improvement in business conditions in Vietnam and a fifth month of manufacturing recovery despite weather-related supply disruptions.
Politics-Diplomacy06/12/2025, 12:01 List of 34 provincial and municipal Party Secretaries for 2025-2030 tenureThe Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully presents the list of 34 provincial and municipal Party Secretaries for the 2025–2030 tenure, updated as of December 3, 2025.
Business-Integration05/12/2025, 08:28 Vietnamese logistics leaps into a new eraVietnam’s logistics sector is advancing rapidly, achieving average annual growth of 14–16%, contributing 4.5–5% to GDP, and ranking among the Top 5 in ASEAN. With modernised infrastructure, over 34,000 enterprises, and increasing integration into global supply chains, the sector is...
National defence-Security04/12/2025, 08:13 PM urges swift reconstruction of homes for families affected by natural disastersPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 234/CD-TTg to launch and implement the “Quang Trung Campaign” for the rapid reconstruction and repair of homes for families whose houses were damaged by recent natural disasters in the central...
Culture-Social affairs03/12/2025, 08:14 Major advances in healthcare quality managementFrom 2015 to 2025, Vietnam’s hospitals have made significant progress towards modern, internationally aligned quality standards, with most facilities achieving over 90% compliance in key quality-improvement and patient-safety activities.
Politics-Diplomacy02/12/2025, 08:02 Vietnam, Laos deepen great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperationParty General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Laos is one of Vietnam’s most significant foreign affairs activities in 2025. The visit reaffirms the strong resolve of the two countries’ leaders to continue preserving, nurturing, and promoting the great friendship,...
Politics-Diplomacy01/12/2025, 16:38 Vietnam, Brunei deepen comprehensive partnershipThe ongoing visit to Vietnam by Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah further deepens political trust and advances multifaceted cooperation, making bilateral ties increasingly substantive and effective.
Sport-Arts01/12/2025, 08:23 Powerlifter Le Van Cong awarded Gold Medal by French Ministry of National Education, Youth and...Paralympic powerlifter Le Van Cong has been awarded the Gold Medal of the French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports, a prestigious honour recognising his remarkable contributions and outstanding achievements over nearly a decade of top-level competition.
Culture-Social affairs30/11/2025, 08:04 Vietnam rolls out 13-car high-quality train for Hanoi-Da Nang routeVietnam Railway Equipment Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jinxin Group (Jinxin Vietnam), has officially launched a 13-car high-quality train on the Hanoi–Da Nang railway line, operating under codes JSE17/JSE18 in both directions, to meet the rising travel demand of...
Business-Integration29/11/2025, 09:09 Number of newly registered enterprises surges in first ten monthsIn the first ten months of 2025, Vietnam recorded 162,900 newly registered enterprises, up 19.7%, and 92,900 firms returning to operation, up 40.3%. This brought the total number of newly established and returning enterprises to 255,900, a 26.5% increase compared...
Culture-Social affairs28/11/2025, 09:06 “Red Rain” wins Golden Lotus Award at 24th Vietnam Film Festival“Mua do” (Red Rain), directed by Dang Thai Huyen, has won the Golden Lotus Award for feature film – the most prestigious category of the Vietnam Film Festival, at the 24th edition of the event, which closed in Ho Chi...
Business-Integration27/11/2025, 08:03 Autumn Economic Forum 2025: A chance to showcase Vietnam to the worldThe Autumn Economic Forum 2025, themed “Green Transition in the Digital Era,” took place from November 25–27, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City. The event offered a valuable opportunity to showcase the beauty and cultural richness of Vietnam to international...
