Nationwide alcohol-level check to be implemented on first day of Lunar New Year
HCMC speeds up lane reallocation to address safety risks
Ministry proposes to tighten charity laws after wave of donation scams
NA approves resolution on environmental protection oversight
NA passes e-commerce law: Oversight of online platforms to protect consumers
Proposed crypto regulations criticized for lacking deterrence against fraud
Stronger penalties proposed to deter counterfeit cosmetics trading
Interpol fugitives caught in VN after US$1 million romance scam network exposed
Law amendments to create environment for religious activities in cyberspace
Court rejects Coca-Cola Vietnam’s tax lawsuit
Agricultural associations petition for VAT law amendments
Miss Thuy Tien receives two-year prison term for deceiving customers
Draft Law on AI hoped to create enough space for AI to thrive
Vietnam Law Day: Turning law into development engine in new era
Delegates call for clarity on data leaks, digital skills
Eight decrees to be abolished to avoid confusion
Hundreds of criminal cases linked to labor export: Colonel
Vietnam’s KOL problem goes deeper than just bad ads
Dark side of cyber power: How KOLs manipulate public trust
Unregulated gender selection services threatening population balance
Policy fails to keep pace with taxpayers’ realities
Pilot program launched for chemical tracking via VNeID
Criminal proceedings against "Shark Binh" launched in crypto case
Hanoi Police review AntEx cryptocurrency case linked to Shark Binh
Draft revised law on thrift practice expected to tackle waste amid rapid growth
National
Hanoi greenlights $71 billion mega-projects on Red River Boulevard, Olympic City
The Hanoi Party Committee has approved two strategic mega-projects, aiming to restructure the capital’s urban space, boost GRDP growth to over 11 percent, and prepare the city for international sporting events by 2035.
Southeastern region’s transport network boosts trade, regional growth
Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development goal is well-grounded, feasible: PM
Key transport projects across Central and Central Highlands ready for opening
HCMC Ring Road 3 section in Tay Ninh Province ready for technical opening longform
International
Vietnam opens border schools to Lao students
Vietnam and Laos strengthen educational ties with plans for joint university and student exchanges. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Lao Minister of Education and Sports Thongsalith Mangnormek to deepen educational collaboration.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha meets EU diplomats in Vietnam
Vietnam sends sympathy to Australia following Sydney shooting
Frigate 015 – Tran Hung Dao concludes visit to RoK
Japan, Brazil assist Vietnam in addressing storm and flood damage
Business
Government’s bank cuts interest rate for storm-affected customers
On December 16, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc signed Decision No. 2731/QD-TTg, approving a reduction in lending interest rates for borrowers of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) who were affected in the aftermath of typhoon Kalmaegi.
Farmers in Central region race against weather to restore Tet flowers
Exports still heavily reliant on FDI, imported inputs
Market connectivity stepped up for HCMC’s food, foodstuff industry
HCMC promotes clean aquaculture for sustainable marine economy
Education
Experts urge caution on e-textbook rollout to prevent digital divide
While acknowledging the logistical benefits of electronic textbooks, educators urge the Education Ministry to prioritize data privacy, standardized interoperability, and equitable access to prevent a digital divide among students.
Vietnam opens border schools to Lao students
National Assembly passes trio of education laws to globalize Vietnamese schools
Exceptional graduates granted VND150 million upon their recruitment in Hai Phong
Students winning int’l Olympiads, science and engineering competitions commended
Sports
SEA Games 33: Vietnam temporarily ranks third on medal tally
As of 21:30 on December 16, the Vietnamese delegation brought home 48 golds, 52 silvers and 74 bronze medals, temporarily ranking ranking third at SEA Games 33.
