Demography is closely relevant to human resources and population, which requires in-depth studies and analysis to realise social-economic development plans.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam hosted an event for Vietnamese alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, on December 18, marking the programme entering its 50th year (1964 - 2014). 

The Vietnam Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) is working closely with the RoK side in investigations over the murder of a Vietnamese bride by her husband in Gyeongsangbuk province. 

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai talked to 12 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel at the construction site of Da Dang - Da Chomo hydropower plant upon his arrival at the scene on the afternoon of December 18. 

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Van Binh is paying a working visit to Laos from December 17-19. 

The Vietnamese and Kuwait business communities should further foster cooperation to narrow their trade gap and raise two-way trade to US$1 billion in the future, a Vietnamese economic expert has said. 

The Ministry of Health introduced on-line public services level 4 to help food production and trading companies in applying for certifications on meeting food safety regulations and conditions.

An international workshop themed “Ethnographic approaches to cross-border livelihoods and networks in mainland Southeast Asia” took place in Hanoi on December 18, with scientists from Vietnam and countries around the world in attendance.

The state-owned Mexican News Agency Notimex is willing to help promote the people and culture of Vietnam to the Latin-American countries, said Notimex’s Director General Alejandro Ramos.

A series of festive activities will be held across Ho Chi Minh City from December 20 to welcome the New Year 2015, said Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports Le Ton Thanh at a press briefing on December 17.