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State budget revenue reached approximately VND2.47 quadrillion (US$94 billion) by December 15, 2025, exceeding the target for the whole of 2025 by 25%, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The Tan Cang - Moc Bai inland container depot (ICD) (Phase 1) was officially put into operation at the Moc Bai Border Gate Economic Zone in the southern province of Tay Ninh on December 18, marking an important step in the development of logistics infrastructure and cross-border trade between Vietnam and Cambodia.
The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will feature a wonderful musical night with a Christmas concert at the Opera House on December 20 and 21 to celebrate the holiday season.
As the global economy faces growing uncertainty, including geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and rising trade protectionism, diversifying export markets has become an urgent priority for Vietnamese businesses.
The last five years have marked a turning point for Vietnam’s expressway network, as the country is set to achieve its target of 3,000km by the end of 2025 and moves steadily towards a 5,000km target by 2030.
Market inspectors uncovered more than 23,000 violations across Vietnam in 2025, collecting VND372 billion (US$14.3 million) in fines as authorities intensified enforcement against counterfeit products and online fraud.
The year 2025 is recorded as one of the most complex and extreme years for natural disasters in Vietnam, particularly typhoons, heavy rain and flooding. Forecasts indicate that natural disasters next year will continue to evolve unpredictably.
Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.
Exporters in Vietnam are expanding into new markets with new aquatic product categories, helping the sector overcome global market volatility and achieve unprecedented growth in 2025.
The rate of issuance of certificates of origin (C/O) and the level of utilisation of tariff preferences by Vietnamese enterprises have recorded positive changes after six years of implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).