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.

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.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to be hit by a strong cold surge during the Christmas period, with temperatures dropping significantly and widespread chilly conditions forecast between December 23 and 25.

The People’s Committee of Dong Thap has issued an official directive instructing relevant departments, sectors, and local authorities to continue implementing robust measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing across the Mekong Delta province.

The Academy for Green Growth (AGG) under the Vietnam National University of Agriculture and the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) wrapped up the “For a Green National Environment” programme 2025 while unveiling the results of its "National Green ESG Enterprises 2025" survey.

The appellate court on December 22 accepted appeals by defendants in the case involving Phuc Son Group and several localities seeking reduced sentences, with some prison terms converted into suspended sentences.

Cuba will maintain its tradition of educational cooperation with Vietnam by offering 15 full scholarships to Vietnamese students for the 2026–2027 academic year, the Cuban Government has announced.

VOV.VN - The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press briefing in Hanoi on December 22 to provide information on the upcoming national conference reviewing the implementation of Resolution No. 36 and related directives of the Politburo and the Party Secretariat on overseas Vietnamese affairs.

VOV.VN - Dozens of people were taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning after eating banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) from a shop in Phu My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, with relevant agencies investigating the cause.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee has announced the notable outcomes of the programme “65 years of Vietnam–Cuba solidarity,” marking a special humanitarian highlight in the Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Year 2025.

VOV.VN - In 2025, a spate of serious fires broke out across the country, spreading to apartment blocks, houses in narrow alleys, eateries and workshops, causing significant loss of life, inflicting profound suffering on families and highlighting persistent gaps in fire prevention and control.

VOV.VN - Sky-watchers in Vietnam will have the opportunity to observe the Ursids meteor shower, which will reach its peak on the night of December 22 and into the early hours of December 23, according to Time and Date.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos held an incense-offering ceremony to honour war heroes and martyrs at the Lao – Vietnam Combatant Alliance relic site in Keun village of Thulakhom district, Vientiane province, on December 21.

VOV.VN - A series of deadly traffic accidents in 2025 across Vietnam has reignited concerns about road safety, highlighting persistent gaps in infrastructure, enforcement and driver behaviour despite years of safety campaigns.

The national tourism data platform Visit Vietnam has been introduced and is scheduled for full operation in the second quarter of 2026, marking a pivotal step into the digital era of Vietnam’s tourism.