National
Khanh Hoa–Buon Ma Thuot Expressway ahead of technical opening longform
After two years of construction, Subproject 3 of the Khanh Hoa–Buon Ma Thuot Expressway has been largely completed and is ready for a technical opening to traffic on December 19.
Hanoi, Northern provinces to kickstart projects worth quadrillions of dong
PM directs tasks to boost economic growth
PM reviews social housing and property market progress, sets tasks for future
PM calls for stronger efforts to meet housing demand
International
HCMC strengthens cooperation with Japanese, Chinese localities and businesses
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Tran Luu Quang received Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki and Chinese Consul General in HCMC Yang Li on December 18.
Vietnam, Venezuela mark 36th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Caracas
Ho Chi Minh City, Laos’ Houaphanh Province exchange development experience
Seminar marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic relations
Vietnam opens border schools to Lao students
Business
E-commerce trade expected to reach US$4.45 billion in 2025
Vietnam’s cross-border e-commerce is forecast to expand sharply in 2025, with total trade turnover estimated at US$4.45 billion marking a milestone year for the country’s digital export ambitions.
Beyond VND500 million threshold: New vision for household businesses
Fishery sector works to untangle MMPA through sustainable red crab practices
Tax authorities launch support portal as presumptive tax era ends
Businesses need to diversify export market for sustainable growth: Experts
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
Wrestling team sweeps as Vietnam reaches 70 gold medals at SEA Games 33
The highlight was Vietnam’s 70th gold medal, claimed by Nguyen Thi My Trang, who captured the women’s 57kg freestyle title with a dominant 10-0 victory over Myanmar’s Thae Thaint Thaint Thu in the final.
