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Vietnam supports construction of National Political-Administrative Academy in southern Lao
VOV.VN - Work started on the construction of the National Political-Administrative Academy for southern Laos in Champasak province on December 3.
Cultural heritage painting contest attracts more than 1,300 artworks
VOV.VN - The second painting contest “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Through Art” in 2025 has received 1,320 entries from 990 artists, 1.5 times more submissions and double the number of participants compared to the inaugural contest, said the organisers.
Vietnam and Finland to boost maritime and logistics cooperation
VOV.VN - Vietnam and Finland may consider negotiating a maritime trade agreement to lay the foundation for comprehensive cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, suggested Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Xuan Sang.
Vietnam set to expand tuna market share in Netherlands through EVFTA and green production
VOV.VN - Strong tuna demand and growing preference for sustainable products in the Netherlands are creating major opportunities for Vietnamese exporters.
Strengthening cold air brings scattered light rain to northern Vietnam
VOV.VN - National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that on December 4, a surge of cold air affected the Northeastern region and parts of the North Central region, bringing rain and scattered light showers. Temperatures dropped by about 1-3 degrees Celsius, while the Bach Long Vi station recorded strong northeast winds at force 6 (39-49 km/h).
Vietnam adopts mandatory biometric authentication for new bank cards
Starting January 5, 2026, banks in Vietnam will be required to verify biometric information from customers when issuing new cards.
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HCM City expands international cooperation on smart urban development
The 2025 Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) Global Summit opened on December 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together more than 600 urban leaders, technology experts and international investors.
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports race past 2024 record in first 11 months
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector has set a new benchmark, posting an estimated US$64.01 billion in export earnings in the first 11 months of 2025, a 12.6% rise year on year and already higher than 2024’s figure of US$62.4 billion, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) reported.
Vietnam demonstrates potential in global Halal supply chain
Vietnam has highlighted its great potential to be a reliable link in the global Halal supply chain after actively taking part in the 11th World Halal Summit and the Halal Expo 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Germany’s Tübingen Academic Orchestra to perform in Vietnam
Germany’s Tübingen Academic Orchestra will perform at the concert “A Rhapsody of Two Worlds” to be held at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on December 20 - 21.