National
Military youth upholds image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers
The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress honors outstanding collectives and individuals during the 2021–2025 period.
PM inspects preparations for 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress
PM calls for better policies, legal framework to support overseas Vietnamese
Party chief outlines science, technology development for 2026
Government approves four-day New Year holiday for 2026
International
New bridge inaugurated to boost Laos–Thailand–Vietnam trade connectivity
The fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge spanning the Mekong River was inaugurated on December 26.
Military official hosts Cambodian chemical weapons authority chief
Vietnamese, French foreign ministers hold phone talks
Vietnam, Laos cooperate on water management and disaster response
Vietnam joins elite group of 15 largest trading countries
Business
Vietnam’s seafood exports exceed US$11 billion
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) on December 25 reported positive results for Vietnam’s seafood exports in 2025.
HCMC posts 24 percent rise in registered FDI in 2025
Vietnam’s trade turnover tops US$900 billion for first time
Nearly 500 containers of Vietnamese tea stranded at Karachi Port
HCMC’s credit mobilization projected to hit VND5.17 quadrillion in 2025
Education
Ho Chi Minh City students enjoy one-day New Year holiday
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has announced that all administrators, teachers, and students across the city will observe a one-day holiday for New Year’s Day 2026, falling on Thursday, January 1.
Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union honors 73 outstanding Lao and Cambodian students
Regulators step in to curb revenue-driven “distorted services” in education
Experts urge caution on e-textbook rollout to prevent digital divide
Vietnam opens border schools to Lao students
Sports
Audiences eager to see winners of Vietnam Golden Ball trophies at gala tonight
Vietnam’s top football stars of 2025 will be honored for their talent and dedication at the Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2025 gala this evening.
