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Vietnam, EU review progress on sustainable energy transition cooperation
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long and EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier co-chaired the 4th meeting of the EU-Vietnam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP) Steering Committee in Hanoi on December 3.
Vietjet resumes flights linking Hanoi, HCM City and Con Dao
The new-age carrier Vietjet on December 3 resumed services connecting Vietnam’s two major cities - Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with the Con Dao Special Zone.
2025 amnesty policy generates positive outcomes: Deputy PM
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on December 4 highlighted notable achievements in the implementation of the amnesty policy in 2025 when he attended a conference reviewing this year’s amnesty programme and community reintegration efforts for those granted early release.
Nghe An: Endangered Indochinese box turtle released back into nature
Authorities in the central province of Nghe An on December 3 released an endangered Indochinese box turtle (Cuora galbinifrons) back into its natural habitat in the Pu Huong Nature Reserve.
VBSP to reduce lending interest rates for social policy credit programmes
The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) is reducing the lending interest rates for its credit programmes to support the people in overcoming difficulties and stabilising their lives, effective from December 1, 2025.
Legislature reviews performance reports of State President, Government on December 4
The 15th National Assembly (NA) is discussing the performance reports for the 2021–2026 term of the State President and the Government, along with the draft performance report for the 15th term of the NA on December 4, part of the ongoing 10th session.
Vietnam adds 41 new entry points for e-visa holders
The Vietnamese Government has decided to add 41 international checkoints where foreigners may use electronic visas for entry and exit, bringing the total number of such points to 83.
48th meeting of Inter-Governmental Committee strengthens Vietnam – Laos strategic cohesion
The 48th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Inter-Governmental Committee, co-chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, has marked an important milestone in deepening the two countries’ special relationship and elevating it to a new strategic level.
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.