National
People’s sweat, blood, tears crystallized into works shaping Vietnam’s future
PM Pham Minh Chinh attended the central ceremony for the ground-breaking of the Hanoi Olympic Sports Urban Area Project on December 19.
Mekong Delta rolls out series of major infrastructure projects
Central cities’ officials pay tribute to war martyrs in Con Dao
Works starts on Hanoi’s Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis project
General Phan Van Giang attends inauguration of Phan Thiet Military Airport
International
Ho Chi Minh City marks 70 years of Vietnam–Indonesia ties
On December 19, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee held a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Indonesia (December 30, 1955–2025).
Statue clusters honoring int'l solidarity, friendship, gratitude inaugurated longform
HCMC strengthens cooperation with Japanese, Chinese localities and businesses
Vietnam, Venezuela mark 36th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Caracas
Ho Chi Minh City, Laos’ Houaphanh Province exchange development experience
Business
Nearly 400 units participate in OCOP Products Week in HCMC
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade launched OCOP (One Commune One Product) Products and Regional Specialties Week on December 19.
Vietnam–Singapore bilateral trade reaches record of SGD36 bln in first 11 months
Fuel stations split on cashless payments
E-commerce trade expected to reach US$4.45 billion in 2025
Beyond VND500 million threshold: New vision for household businesses
Education
Regulators step in to curb revenue-driven “distorted services” in education
The Ministry of Education and Training is auditing joint training programs to address ambiguous voluntary enrollment, high fees, and quality concerns, aiming to prevent revenue gouging and standardize student schedules.
Experts urge caution on e-textbook rollout to prevent digital divide
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
Sports
SEA Games 33: Vietnam defeat Thailand 3-2 to claim men's football gold medal
Vietnam made a impressive comeback to beat Thailand 3-2 after extra time and claim the 33rd SEA Games men's football final. This is the fourth SEA Games men's football gold medal of Vietnam.
