VOV.VN - The tropical depression that formed in the East Sea on December 21 is gathering its strength and heading towards the South-central coast of Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - The Japanese sushi chain Genki Sushi plans to expand to Vietnam in 2025, alongside its entry into the US state of Texas, as part of a broader strategy targeting international markets, particularly Southeast Asia and North America.

VOV.VN - Metro Line 1 linking Ben Thanh market and Suoi Tien bus station officially commenced its operations on December 22, marking a significant milestone in the development of urban transportation in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, underway from December 19-22 at Gia Lam airport in Hanoi, has left a lasting impression on defence officials and ambassadors from various countries.

Domestic, international industrial parks and related stakeholders shared experiences implementing smart industrial park models and proposed policy solutions to transition Vietnamese industrial parks from traditional models to smart and sustainable ones at the Vietnam Industrial Park Forum.

Hanoi's People's Procuracy took legal action on December 20 against three individuals, Bui Thi Thanh, Nguyen Ngoc Tue, and Tran Van Hong, for aiding others in illegally fleeing abroad.

Vietnam's ongoing efforts to streamline and restructure its administrative apparatus will not affect foreign investment procedures, as the core functions of state management remain unchanged, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed on December 20.

The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) will perform two Christmas concerts in Hanoi on December 26 and 27 to raise funds for underprivileged children.

VOV.VN - Gongs are closely associated with the life of the Muong, they are widely used in community activities and rituals to express joy and sadness.

VOV.VN - By the end of the year the disbursement rate for public investment capital sourced from foreign loans allocated to ministries, sectors, and localities has only met about one third of the overall plan.