National
PM Pham Minh Chinh inspects progress of key infrastructure projects in Ca Mau
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conducted an on-site inspection of construction progress on several key infrastructure projects in Dat Mui Commune, Ca Mau Province on the morning of December 28.
Aviation authority calls for reviews of Lunar New Year air travel plans
PM Pham Minh Chinh launches patriotic emulation movement for 2026-2030 period
Digital skills, accountability paves way for creative state leadership
Plastic waste piles up as Vietnam struggles to curb culture of convenience
International
Vietnam, China continue promoting people-to-people exchanges
The Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam–China Friendship Association held its first congress for the 2025–2030 term on the morning of December 28.
HCMC Vietnam–Cambodia Friendship Association holds its first congress
Vietnam welcomes signing of Cambodia-Thailand joint statement on ceasefire
Thailand, Cambodia agree on terms of initial ceasefire
Official calls for stronger Vietnam – RoK economic, locality-to-locality links
Business
Agricultural product traceability system launched to enhance transparency
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has officially launched the agricultural product traceability system, beginning with a pilot for durian and extending to all agricultural products from July 1, 2026.
Vietnam’s fuel consumption to plateau in 2025 amid EV uptake, weather impacts
Policies needed to boost automotive industry
Millions set to benefit from personal income tax reduction from 2026
Vietnam’s seafood exports exceed US$11 billion
Education
Schools’ heads in HCMC allowed to flexibly arrange Lunar New Year holiday
Heads of educational facilities in Ho Chi Minh City may flexibly schedule the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, with a maximum duration of 14 days.
Ho Chi Minh City students enjoy one-day New Year holiday
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
Sports
Vietnam athletics team awarded VND1.5 billion for Sea Games 33 success
The Vietnam national athletics team was awarded more than VND1.5 billion on December 26 in recognition of their achievements at the 33rd SEA Games, where they brought home 35 medals, including 12 golds.
