Ho Chi Minh City pledges to develop an equal and transparent business climate for foreign firms, including those from Japan, to aid in business development plans in the southern economic hub, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan said on December 9.

The Central Military Commission, Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam held a gathering in Beijing on December 9 with over 30 Chinese war veterans and experts who supported Vietnam’s fight for national independence.

The Vietnam national football team started their journey at the 2024 ASEAN Championship with a 4-1 win against Laos at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane on December 9.

VOV.VN - Joy Journeys, a distinguished travel and tourism company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, offers a unique approach to exploration.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 40th session in Hanoi on December 10 - 11, the NA Office reported.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 9 received a delegation of leaders from 18 major Chinese enterprises of the Zhang and Yan clans led by Yan Jiehe, founder and Chairman of the China Pacific Construction Group and Susun Construction Group - both among the world’s top 500 companies, who are visiting Vietnam to seek cooperation and investment opportunities.

VOV.VN - The 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024) were celebrated in Canberra on December 9 by the Embassy and Defence Attaché Office of Vietnam in Australia.

VOV.VN - The integration of technology into tourism has redefined how people plan and experience their journeys. In Vietnam, now a prominent destination on the global travel map, the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs) has created significant opportunities for both travelers and local businesses. Among these, BestPrice Travel has emerged as a leader, offering tailored services through join-in group tours and customized-private packages.

Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) in the January – November period rose 8.4% from the same period last year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Professor Carl Thayer at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy has described Vietnam’s maintenance of political stability and economic success as its outstanding achievements in 2024.