Credit growth across Vietnam's banking system is projected to reach about 16% in 2025, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

The University of Da Nang (UDN) in the central coastal city of the same name has seen an increase in the number of foreign students over the past years, heard a year-end gathering for international students on December 30.

Vietnam's total state budget revenue for 2024 is projected to surpass VND2.02 quadrillion (approximately US$79.24 billion), marking an increase of 19.1% compared to the estimate, according to the Ministry of Finance.

A series of cultural activities and art performance to welcome spring imbued with unique cultural identities of Vietnam's ethnic groups will be featured in a programme at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the outskirts of Hanoi from January 1 to 31, 2025.

The Lao Ministry of National Defence hosted a meeting to mark the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22) in Vientiane on December 30 morning, bringing together senior officers of the Lao People's Army.

Hanoi ranked first among 63 provinces and centrally-run cities in the Provincial Innovation Index (PII) 2024, released by the Ministry of Science and Technology on December 30.

Coach Kim Sang-sik completed his mission after Vietnam secured a slot in the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electronic Cup's final, but said it is only the beginning of his side's journey.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a working session with the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) in Hanoi on December 30 to review their apparatus reorganisation.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has underscored the pressing need to complete the restructuring and streamlining of the NA committees and NA Standing Committee agencies, departments and units under the NA Office.

The Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) on December 30 launched the Vietnam E-Sports White Paper 2022-2023, a publication jointly produced by VIRESA and OTA Network.