A series of activities were held by the Vietnamese Embassies in Asian and European countries over the last few days to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944-2014).

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has called on ministries and other Government agencies to tighten market controls and take steps to ensure social safety and security during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays in 2015.

Hundreds of photos and documents spotlighting Vietnam ’s sovereignty over seas, islands, and borders are being displayed at a museum in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Japan’s leading energy firm JX Nippon Oil & Energy (JX NOE) and the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) reached a strategic cooperation deal that includes the development of the Nam Van Phong petrochemical complex.

A national consultation meeting was held in Hanoi on December 22 to examine the possible impacts of the 260-megawatt Don Sahong hydropower plant on the Mekong River.

President Truong Tan Sang met with officials of the Supreme People’s Procuracy in Hanoi on December 22, hailing the sector’s efforts to perform their duties, particularly in bringing major corruption cases to light.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Board in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho held a ceremony to commemorate the 706th anniversary of the attainment of Nirvana of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong, the founder of Vietnam Zen Buddhism, on December 22.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and the National Council of Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia’s Motherland (SFDCM) convened in Kien Giang province on December 22 for the fourth conference on building a borderline of peace, friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Officials from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the Central Highlands extended their Christmas congratulations to parishioners on December 22.

Minister of Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces Leopoldo Cintra Frias reiterated strong will to further strengthen the fraternal friendship and cooperation with the Vietnamese Party, State and people as he met Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi on December 22.