Rachel Nguyen Isenschmid, Secretary-General of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF), has highlighted the Vietnamese Party and State's high valuation of contributions by overseas Vietnamese (OVs) as well as the community's confidence in the homeland's future.

Vietnam’s power system now ranks second among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members in terms of installed capacity, according to the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).

Ha Son Tung, Deputy Head of the Advanced Optical Technologies Department at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), has praised the Party and State for creating open and democratic forums through which overseas Vietnamese (OVs) can directly contribute opinions on major national issues.

The Viettel Networks Corporation, a subsidiary of the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel), has reported the successful trial of its 5G Advanced mobile network, delivering download speeds of more than 7.3 Gbps, six times faster than those of Vietnam’s current 5G Standalone (5G SA).

VOV.VN - A strong cold air mass is forecast to affect northern Vietnam and the north-central region from January 1, 2026, bringing rain, colder temperatures and locally severe cold in mountainous areas, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese victims have lost nearly VND40 trillion (about US$1.6 billion) to more than 24,000 online scams since 2020, as cybercriminals increasingly use sophisticated tactics and exploit psychological vulnerabilities, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) on December 29 announced the establishment of the National Centre for Land Survey and Planning, which, it said, will officially commence operations on January 1, 2026.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Khanh Hoa province are intensifying efforts to resolve land clearance and resettlement challenges to expedite the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant project, a key national strategic initiative for Vietnam’s energy security.

A shipment of humanitarian aid from the Polish Government was handed over to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment at Noi Bai International Airport on December 28 to support disaster recovery efforts in Dak Lak province.

VOV.VN - Hanoi will host the National Forum on Vietnam’s Technology Enterprise Development 2025 on December 30, marking a pivotal step in the country’s “Make in Vietnam” strategy.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) on December 29 announced ten major achievements in 2025, reflecting a year of historic reforms and milestones in Vietnam’s education sector.

VOV.VN - In recent years, dialogue forums organized by Vietnam’s overseas representative agencies have served as a bridge linking overseas Vietnamese (OVs) with the homeland.

VOV.VN-The State Office for Development Cooperation of Berlin (Germany) in coordination with the Lichtenberg district administration will fund the provision of long-term access to clean water for at least 8,000 students, teachers and families affected by flooding in Vietnam, including 20 mobile PAUL water treatment units (Portable Aqua Unit for Lifesaving) for schools in remote areas.

VOV.VN - A new and relatively strong cold air mass is expected to move into Northern Vietnam around January 1, 2026, bringing rain and a sharp drop in temperatures, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - After more than a year of implementation, Vietnam has largely completed its nationwide programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated housing, finishing five years and four months ahead of schedule.

Developing high-quality human resources is the decisive factor for Vietnam to successfully build its semiconductor industry.

VOV.VN - Recent policy initiatives and legal revisions are injecting new impetus into Vietnam’s technology sector, establishing breakthrough legal frameworks that keep pace with global trends.

Under Resolution No. 262/2025/QH15 approving the investment policy for the National Target Programme on health care, population and development for the 2026–2035 period, the National Assembly (NA) has decided to allocate a total of VND88.63 trillion (US$3.37 billion) for implementation in the 2026–2030 period.

Representing more than 6.5 million overseas Vietnamese (OV) worldwide returning home to attend the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, many overseas delegates expressed their joy and pride in being part of the national unity bloc, along with a strong aspiration to join hands in building a prosperous country.

VOV.VN - A group of students from Vietnamese-German University in Ho Chi Minh City has won two prizes in the student category of the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) in the United States, outperforming thousands of entries from 72 countries.

VOV.VN - A serious traffic accident occurred in Lao Cai on December 27 when a passenger bus carrying a charity group from Hanoi overturned, leaving nine people dead.

Coordination in the information work with foreign partners is particularly important, especially as Vietnam is preparing for its most significant political event next year – the 14th National Party Congress.

The year 2025 marks a milestone in institutionalising science and technology, innovation and digital transformation as the three central pillars of national development, following the issuance of Resolution 57 by the Politburo and the enactment of relevant laws, said Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung.

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.

VOV.VN - A cold air mass affected parts of south-central Vietnam on December 26 and is expected to continue influencing the region through the evening and overnight, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

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.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos Youth Festival 2025 officially opened on the morning of December 26 in Kon Tum ward, central Quang Ngai province, jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union and the Cambodian Youth Federation.

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.