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National

Digital skills, accountability paves way for creative state leadership

26/12/2025 16:32

Vietnam is overhauling its cadre corps for the 14th Party Congress, prioritizing digital skills, individual accountability, and merit-based evaluation to build a foundation for creative governance and national development.

Plastic waste piles up as Vietnam struggles to curb culture of convenience

Military youth upholds image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers

PM inspects preparations for 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress

PM calls for better policies, legal framework to support overseas Vietnamese

International

New bridge inaugurated to boost Laos–Thailand–Vietnam trade connectivity

26/12/2025 14:06

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

Policies needed to boost automotive industry

26/12/2025 18:29

Policies are needed to foster long-term investment confidence, gradually expanding market scale to drive production, assembly, and the growth of supporting industries in the country’s automotive sector.

Millions set to benefit from personal income tax reduction from 2026

Vietnam’s seafood exports exceed US$11 billion

HCMC posts 24 percent rise in registered FDI in 2025

Vietnam’s trade turnover tops US$900 billion for first time

Education

Ho Chi Minh City students enjoy one-day New Year holiday

22/12/2025 17:23

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.