The North American market offers tremendous opportunities for Vietnamese exports, but penetrating demands robust brand strategies and carefully crafted market plans, as highlighted at a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 19.

The Presidential Office on December 20 announced the President’s order to make public nine new laws that were passed by the 15th National Assembly at its eighth session.

Phu Quoc city, a popular resort island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, reeled in over VND21.17 trillion (US$831.75 million) in 2024 tourism revenue, accounting for more than 84% of the province's total turnover from the sector.

Vietnam – Germany defence relations have entered a new phase, marked by expanded military cooperation, said Vietnamese Defence Attaché to Germany Colonel Nguyen Tuan Minh.

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications, in collaboration with Google, launched the "Official Government Apps" feature on December 20 to enhance user protection against fraudulent activities and ensure online safety in Vietnam.

A forum aimed at strengthening business and investment connections between Vietnam and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) took place in Hanoi on December 20.

The Vietnamese Embassies and Defence Attaché Offices in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Myanmar held ceremonies marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival on December 19.

Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) JSC, Vietnam's all-electric mobility service provider operating under the Xanh SM brand, on December 20 announced that it has established strategic partnerships with nine Indonesian partners to drive the green transport revolution in the region.

Vietnam has distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing economies in the East Asia-Pacific region in 2024.

Divisional General Víctor Rojo Ramos, Chief of the Political Directorate of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces, has expressed his admiration for the remarkable development of the Vietnam People’s Army which is marking its 80th founding anniversary on December 22.