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An unprecedented disaster year demands a more resilient response
VOV.VN - Vietnam in 2025 witnessed one of the most extreme and anomalous years of natural disasters in recent decades, marked by record-breaking intensity, unprecedented damage and a scale of response rarely seen before.
First bicycle lane inaugurated in HCM City to promote green transport
VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction on December 31 inaugurated a dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Avenue, marking a new step in the city’s efforts to promote green, sustainable urban transport and reduce reliance on private motor vehicles.
Banking reform to be accelerated to support national double-digit growth
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 31 urged the banking sector to make stronger breakthroughs in institutional reform, administrative simplification and policy implementation to help drive Vietnam’s double-digit economic growth.
Hanoi GM and IM Chess Tournament 2026 attracts 80 players from nine countries
VOV.VN - The Hanoi GM and IM Chess Tournament 2026, jointly organized by the Vietnam Chess Federation and the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, got underway on December 31 at the Future Grandmaster Chess Club in Hanoi.
2026 set as breakthrough year for sci-tech, innovation and digital transformation
VOV.VN - Vietnam will make 2026 a year of breakthrough action in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, with a strong focus on tangible outcomes, effective implementation and real value for people and businesses, according to Party General Secretary To Lam.
Concert 2026 to open the New Year in Hanoi
VOV.VN - The New Year’s Concert – Hanoi Concert, organized by Hanoi Radio and Television, has become a regular cultural event for audiences in the capital on the first day of the year.
Vietnam edged by Syria in final tune-up ahead of AFC U23 Asian Cup
VOV.VN - Vietnam lost 2-1 to Syria in a closed-door friendly on December 30, a match aimed at testing squad depth and tactical options ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia.
Vietnam 2025: Proactive diplomacy for a stronger global role
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s foreign affairs in 2025 were marked by an intense pace of senior-level diplomacy, with frequent bilateral visits and active participation by Party and State leaders in major multilateral forums.
Vietnam-Nepal friendship looks to untapped potential at 50-year milestone
VOV.VN - A ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Nepal (1975-2025), together with a scientific seminar titled “Achievements, Challenges and Future Directions”, was held in Hanoi on December 30 by the Vietnam-Nepal Friendship Association.
First cherry blossom festival brings highland culture to Tuyen Quang
VOV.VN - As part of efforts to build a distinctive tourism identity for Vietnam’s northern highlands, the People’s Committee of Lung Cu commune in Tuyen Quang province will, for the first time, host a cherry blossom festival during the 2026 New Year holiday.