Delegates to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress visited President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum in Hanoi on December 26 afternoon to pay their respects.

Seeking feedback from overseas Vietnamese (OV) on Party resolutions, draft documents of Party Congresses and major policy orientations reflects an open, progressive and consistent approach in policies towards the OV community, stated Nguyen Duy Anh, Honorary Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka, Japan.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 26 met with and commended Vietnamese students who won prizes at international competitions in 2025, urging them to continue striving to become responsible citizens dedicated to serving the Fatherland and the people.

Overseas Vietnamese (OV) are not only an inseparable part of the nation but also a vital bridge in Vietnam’s international integration and development, said Nguyen Hong Son, President of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Japan (UVAJ) and a delegate to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress.

The Border Guard Command of Vietnam’s Lai Chau province, and the Honghe Border Management Detachment and the Jinshuihe Immigration Inspection Station of China conducted a joint border patrol on December 25.

Nguyen Trung Kien, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasised that the intellectual and science – technology resources of the overseas Vietnamese (OV) community are a strategic advantage for Vietnam in the global race in the new era.

VOV.VN - Frost appeared the area around the flagpole and many trees on Mount Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak, in Sa Pa ward, northern Lao Cai province, early on December 25, as temperatures dropped to 1-3°C.

VOV.VN - The Government has approved the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal to grant a four-day consecutive New Year holiday.

Current urban water supply systems boast a combined designed capacity of about 13.7 million cu.m per day, providing roughly 95% of the urban population with access to clean water, heard a seminar held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on December 24.

VOV.VN - The Lam Dong provincial police said on December 24 that it had coordinated with relevant agencies to establish a task force to receive Vietnamese nationals deported from the US.

VOV.VN - Hanoi-based Duc Giang General Hospital, in collaboration with Vietnam Post, launched a pilot programme using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to transport medical specimens, medicines and supplies, on December 25.

This year’s Vietnam Population Day on December 26 arrives with heightened significance after the National Assembly passed the landmark Population Law on December 10, opening a new era of demographic work, with hard-won past gains increasingly overshadowed by pressing challenges.

VOV.VN- Police in Nghe An province, central Vietnam have dismantled a large-scale online ring involved in the illegal manufacture and trafficking of military weapons, arresting 42 individuals in the initial phase.

VOV.VN - A strong cold surge has swept across the northern and north-central regions of Vietnam, plunging temperatures and triggering widespread rain, strong winds and hazardous conditions.

The appellate panel of the Supreme People’s Court in Hanoi on December 24 handed down its verdict in the case involving Thuan An Group and several related units and localities.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has signed certifications for the legislature’s resolutions on piloting a number of special mechanisms and policies to implement major and important projects in Hanoi, as well as to promote the development of Da Nang city and Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The Christmas season is in full swing across Dak Lak, bringing a lively and colorful atmosphere to the Central Highlands as cooler weather sets in.

VOV.VN - A cold air mass is currently moving southward and is forecast to affect large parts of Vietnam within the next 24-48 hours, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported on December 24.

Christmas, also known as the Nativity of the Lord, marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is widely celebrated in many countries as a time for family reunions, sharing love and fostering a warm, joyful atmosphere within families and communities.

The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress is set to convene in Hanoi on December 26–27, drawing 198 guests and 2,025 official delegates organised into 105 delegations.

VOV.VN - Police in Vietnam’s Dak Lak province have dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking ring with cross-border elements, seizing more than 9.2 kilograms of synthetic drugs.

Hanoi will pilot restrictions on heavy trucks weighing 10 tonnes or more, as well as container trucks and tractor-trailers, on several key routes during peak hours as part of its effort to ease traffic congestion.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the core engine of modern urban governance, shaping how cities plan, operate and deliver services, participants heard at the Vietnam–Asia Smart City Summit 2025, which took place in Hanoi on December 23.

The first-instance trial of 55 defendants in a bribery case involving the Food Safety Authority (VFA) under the Ministry of Health is scheduled to commence on January 5, according to a decision issued by the Hanoi People’s Court on December 22.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) has launched a nationwide campaign to mobilise social resources to support at least 1.5 million disadvantaged people during the upcoming Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Military History Museum, in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, on December 23 opened an exhibition featuring valuable artifacts and documents in celebration of 70 years of the Vietnam–Indonesia friendship.

VOV.VN - As the Christmas 2025 season draws to a close, festive cheer can be felt throughout Hue city, from churches and parishes to residential neighborhoods and central streets, creating an atmosphere of peace, warmth and affection.

VOV.VN - A young man has been questioned by authorities after posting an online comment threatening to bomb Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province, which he later described as a joke.

Total revenue of the digital technology industry in 2025 is estimated at US$198 billion, up 26% compared to 2024 and 16% higher than the annual plan, heard participants at a recent conference organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology to review the industry's milestones this year and set objectives for 2026.

VOV.VN - For the first time since Vietnam began participating in the competition, a Vietnamese student team has captured the top honor at the VEX Robotics Open Asia Signature Event, marking a historic milestone for the country’s robotics movement.