Vietnam struggles to lift yellow card as IUU fishing crackdown reshapes coastal economy
Vietnam struggles to lift yellow card as IUU fishing crackdown reshapes coastal economy

VOV.VN - More than eight years after the European Commission (EC) issued a “yellow card” warning against Vietnam for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, its impact continues to reshape the country’s coastal communities, fisheries governance and export markets.

Vietnam struggles to lift yellow card as IUU fishing crackdown reshapes coastal economy
Da Nang wins top national smart-city award
Da Nang wins top national smart-city award

Da Nang has been named Vietnam’s Smart City of 2025, securing the top and only national title granted this year by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA).

Da Nang wins top national smart-city award
Deputy PM works with Lam Dong authorities on post-disaster recovery
Deputy PM works with Lam Dong authorities on post-disaster recovery

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on December 6 attended the launch for the peak period of the “Quang Trung Campaign”, a Government housing reconstruction initiative for families whose homes were destroyed by recent natural disasters, in D’ran commune of the central province of Lam Dong.

Deputy PM works with Lam Dong authorities on post-disaster recovery
Mass wedding of 80 couples energizes Vietnam Happy Fest in Hanoi
Mass wedding of 80 couples energizes Vietnam Happy Fest in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A mass wedding featuring 80 couples took place on December 5 along Hoan Kiem Lake’s pedestrian street, marking one of the most emotional highlights of Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 and drawing large crowds of onlookers.

Mass wedding of 80 couples energizes Vietnam Happy Fest in Hanoi
Experts urge proper screening as breast cancer cases rise
Experts urge proper screening as breast cancer cases rise

VOV.VN - Vietnam records around 24,600 new breast cancer cases and more than 10,000 deaths each year, with the number of cases doubling every decade, medical experts said at a breast cancer screening event held in Da Nang on December 5 by Dong A University.

Experts urge proper screening as breast cancer cases rise
Northern Vietnam braces for sharp cold snap from December 11
Northern Vietnam braces for sharp cold snap from December 11

VOV.VN - A strong cold front is expected to bring widespread moderate to heavy rain and a rapid drop in temperatures across northern Vietnam from December 11, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Northern Vietnam braces for sharp cold snap from December 11
ADB announces US$2 million emergency aid for flood-hit central Vietnam
ADB announces US$2 million emergency aid for flood-hit central Vietnam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 5 announced an emergency international assistance package worth US$2 million to help address the severe impacts of recent flooding in central Vietnam.

ADB announces US$2 million emergency aid for flood-hit central Vietnam
Wanted notices issued for Nguyen Van Dai, Le Trung Khoa
Wanted notices issued for Nguyen Van Dai, Le Trung Khoa

The Investigation Security Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on December 5 issued wanted notices for Nguyen Van Dai and Le Trung Khoa for “making, storing, distributing, or spreading information, documents, or items aimed at sabotaging the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”.

Wanted notices issued for Nguyen Van Dai, Le Trung Khoa
VinFuture Prize 2025 honours scientists behind HPV cancer-preventing vaccines
VinFuture Prize 2025 honours scientists behind HPV cancer-preventing vaccines

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on December 5 awarded the 2025 VinFuture Grand Prize to four outstanding scientists for pioneering discoveries that led to HPV vaccines preventing virus-induced tumors.

VinFuture Prize 2025 honours scientists behind HPV cancer-preventing vaccines
Vietnamese students top ASEAN in Math, Reading under SEA-PLM 2024
Vietnamese students top ASEAN in Math, Reading under SEA-PLM 2024

ASEAN is poised to enter 2025–2026 with strong momentum in education benchmarking, as Vietnam’s Grade 5 students recorded the highest scores in Mathematics and Reading in the 2024 cycle of the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics, according to results released on December 4 in Manila.

Vietnamese students top ASEAN in Math, Reading under SEA-PLM 2024
Vietnam has advantages to develop versatile humanoid robots: experts
Vietnam has advantages to develop versatile humanoid robots: experts

Vietnam sees growing advantages in the global race to develop versatile humanoid robots - machines which are capable of performing complicated physical tasks, interacting naturally with humans and operating safely in a real-world environment.

Vietnam has advantages to develop versatile humanoid robots: experts
Australia and Vietnam mark 10 years of Aus4Skills human resource partnership
Australia and Vietnam mark 10 years of Aus4Skills human resource partnership

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia on December 4 celebrated a decade of the Australia-Vietnam Human Resource Development program (Aus4Skills), highlighting its contribution to building a skilled workforce and promoting inclusive education to support Vietnam’s long-term growth.

Australia and Vietnam mark 10 years of Aus4Skills human resource partnership
Vietnam Navy ship departs for ASEAN–US maritime exercise
Vietnam Navy ship departs for ASEAN–US maritime exercise

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese naval vessel left the port of Brigade 171 on December 4 to participate in the second ASEAN–US maritime exercise, scheduled for December 9–13, in Indonesia.

Vietnam Navy ship departs for ASEAN–US maritime exercise
Over 7,500 students compete in national Eureka science awards
Over 7,500 students compete in national Eureka science awards

VOV.VN - More than 7,500 university students from across Vietnam are competing in the final round of the 27th Eureka Award competition in Ho Chi Minh City on December 5.

Over 7,500 students compete in national Eureka science awards
VinFuture Prize awards ceremony brings international innovators to Hanoi
VinFuture Prize awards ceremony brings international innovators to Hanoi

VOV.VN - World-leading scientists and innovators will gather at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Theatre on December 5 for the 2025 VinFuture Prize awards, as Vietnam seeks to position itself as a regional hub for global science dialogue.

VinFuture Prize awards ceremony brings international innovators to Hanoi
Five protected areas in Vietnam recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks
Five protected areas in Vietnam recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks

VOV.VN - Bach Ma National Park in Hue city along with four other protected areas in Vietnam have officially been recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks.

Five protected areas in Vietnam recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks
Coast Guard Region 2 Command effectively handles maritime violations
Coast Guard Region 2 Command effectively handles maritime violations

In 2025, the Coast Guard Region 2 Command has strengthened patrol and surveillance operations through new methods and improved mastery of modern weapons and technical equipment, significantly enhancing its capacity to safeguard sovereignty, as well as national security and maritime interests.

Coast Guard Region 2 Command effectively handles maritime violations
Quang Tri targets sustainable fisheries sector
Quang Tri targets sustainable fisheries sector

In its determined efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Quang Tri province is tightening supervision, from fishing ports to offshore grounds. Alongside strict monitoring of unqualified vessels, the province is encouraging livelihood transition to foster a sustainable and efficient fisheries sector.

Quang Tri targets sustainable fisheries sector
AI tops Google searches in Vietnam in 2025
AI tops Google searches in Vietnam in 2025

VOV.VN - Google on December 5, released its “Year in Search 2025” list, featuring the top 10 trending topics among Vietnamese internet users, with AI-related searches topping the rankings.

AI tops Google searches in Vietnam in 2025
Fierce early-morning blaze kills four at eatery in Ho Chi Minh City
Fierce early-morning blaze kills four at eatery in Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - A fierce fire broke out at an eatery on Tran Hung Dao street in Cau Ong Lanh Ward (former District 1), Ho Chi Minh City, just after 4 a.m. on December 5, killing four people from smoke inhalation, while a young boy was rescued in time.

Fierce early-morning blaze kills four at eatery in Ho Chi Minh City
Three Koreans arrested in Da Nang for Cambodia-based scam
Three Koreans arrested in Da Nang for Cambodia-based scam

VOV.VN - The Da Nang City Police have arrested and handed over three nationals of the Republic of Korea wanted by Interpol for allegedly running an online romance scam network in Cambodia.

Three Koreans arrested in Da Nang for Cambodia-based scam
Vietnamese Navy frigate leaves China, sets sail for visit to Japan
Vietnamese Navy frigate leaves China, sets sail for visit to Japan

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Navy’s missile frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao on December 4 departed Qingdao in China’s Shandong province, ending a goodwill visit and beginning a journey to Japan.

Vietnamese Navy frigate leaves China, sets sail for visit to Japan
Heavy rain puts Central Vietnam at risk of flashfloods, landslides
Heavy rain puts Central Vietnam at risk of flashfloods, landslides

VOV.VN - Heavy rain triggered by a cold spell and strong upper-level winds over the past few days has increased the risk of flashfloods and landslides in seven cities and provinces in Central Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Heavy rain puts Central Vietnam at risk of flashfloods, landslides
2025 amnesty policy generates positive outcomes: Deputy PM
2025 amnesty policy generates positive outcomes: Deputy PM

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on December 4 highlighted notable achievements in the implementation of the amnesty policy in 2025 when he attended a conference reviewing this year’s amnesty programme and community reintegration efforts for those granted early release.

2025 amnesty policy generates positive outcomes: Deputy PM
Nghe An: Endangered Indochinese box turtle released back into nature
Nghe An: Endangered Indochinese box turtle released back into nature

Authorities in the central province of Nghe An on December 3 released an endangered Indochinese box turtle (Cuora galbinifrons) back into its natural habitat in the Pu Huong Nature Reserve.

Nghe An: Endangered Indochinese box turtle released back into nature
Nearly US$1.14 billion in aid flows to Vietnam from 379 NGOs over 2020-2024
Nearly US$1.14 billion in aid flows to Vietnam from 379 NGOs over 2020-2024

VOV.VN - The Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organisation Affairs (COMINGO) in coordination with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), hosted the fifth International Conference on Vietnam- Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations (FNGOS) and Partners Cooperation for Prosperous and Sustainable Development” 4 in Hanoi on December 4.

Nearly US$1.14 billion in aid flows to Vietnam from 379 NGOs over 2020-2024
HCM City plans nearly US$112 million upgrade of major southern gateway road
HCM City plans nearly US$112 million upgrade of major southern gateway road

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is planning to widen Nguyen Tat Thanh Street to 30-40 metres, build a new Tan Thuan 1 Bridge and construct the Hoang Dieu underpass at a total estimated cost of VND2.95 trillion (about US$112 million) to ease chronic congestion on the southern gateway connecting downtown with the city’s southern areas.

HCM City plans nearly US$112 million upgrade of major southern gateway road
VBSP to reduce lending interest rates for social policy credit programmes
VBSP to reduce lending interest rates for social policy credit programmes

The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) is reducing the lending interest rates for its credit programmes to support the people in overcoming difficulties and stabilising their lives, effective from December 1, 2025.

VBSP to reduce lending interest rates for social policy credit programmes
Ho Chi Minh City moves to curb vehicle emissions
Ho Chi Minh City moves to curb vehicle emissions

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing four key policy directions to curb pollution from vehicle emissions, focusing on regulatory and emission standards reform, wider adoption of clean technologies and environmentally friendly fuels, development of a green logistics ecosystem, and the mobilization of social resources t

Ho Chi Minh City moves to curb vehicle emissions
HCM City sees sharp rise in HFMD cases, warns about outbreak risk
HCM City sees sharp rise in HFMD cases, warns about outbreak risk

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has seen a surge in hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) cases with some affected children experiencing severe symptoms, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on December 4.

HCM City sees sharp rise in HFMD cases, warns about outbreak risk