A delegation from the Missionary Training Centre (MTC) under the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) and the Asia Area Office of LDS Charities (LDSC) in Hong Kong (China) led by President of the Hanoi branch Rob Howell held a working session with the VUFO in Hanoi on December 16.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son chaired a discussion with an Indian delegation in Hanoi on December 16 to share insight on Vietnam’s current situation and enduring friendship between Vietnam and India.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to establish six hospitals meeting international standards to enhance the quality of healthcare services and meet the growing health needs of its population.

Vietnamese students delivered exceptional performance and secured top honours at the 2024 UCMAS International Competition that took place in India from December 14-15.

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House has launched a Vietnamese - English bilingual book entitled "President Ho Chi Minh – Biography and Career".

The capital city’s per capita gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is expected to hit US$45,000 - US$46,000 while the urbanisation rate reach 80-85% by 2050, according to a newly-approved master plan for Hanoi in the 2021 - 2030 period with a vision to 2050.

The Vietnamese War Veterans' Association in Berlin-Brandenburg of Germany held a ceremony on December 15 to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army, 35 years of the All People’s Defence Festival, and the 15th anniversary of the association.

A delegation of Buon Ma Thuot in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, led by Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Vu Van Hung, visited France from December 12-14 to learn from French and international partners about green and sustainable urban planning.

VOV.VN - The police of Vinh city, central Vietnam, have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam, arresting four individuals and seizing g over 28,000 synthetic drug pills along with other related evidence.

VOV.VN - Ecovillage Saigon River, a six-star resort, has bagged the Best Township Masterplan Design at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards which was recently held in Thailand.

VOV.VN - A foreigner bearing Spanish nationality has been deported by the police of Vietnam after illegally using narcotics in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - In January and February 2025, cold air could be particularly strong in Vietnam, leading to significant cold and even severe cold spells, says the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Professionals in Japan (VPJ) successfully organized the VPJ Career Forum 2024 in Tokyo on December 14, with the event bringing together more than 100 young Vietnamese intellectuals.

Vietnam’s transition to a sustainable economy is not only an urgent task but also a strategic opportunity to enhance competitiveness, improve quality of life and protect the environment, said policymakers at the recent 2024 Workers’ Forum for the Environment in Hanoi.

The Association of Vietnamese Students in Queensland (AVSQ) held its congress for the 2024-2025 term on December 14.

The Vietnamese Association in Russia has been developed into the Union of Vietnamese Organisations in Russia, reflecting the diversity and size of the 100,000-strong Vietnamese community in Russia.

TikToker Pham Duc Nam, known as "Mr. Pips," has been indicted for masterminding a VND5,000-billion- fraud. Authorities uncovered his deceptive schemes targeting unsuspecting investors.

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line is set to commence passenger services on December 22, following a rigorous testing schedule over the next 10 days.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi attended a presentation of essays by 44 students majoring in international relations at the Higher Education Institute of Brasilia (IESB) of Brazil on December 12 at the invitation of its director Dr. Luiz Claudio Costa.

The Japanese Government is committed to creating happier and better living conditions for Vietnamese workers to help them contribute more effectively to Japanese society and the economy, according to Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Naoki Ito.

VOV.VN - Two local teams have won gold medals at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Asia Hanoi, which is underway from December 10 to December 13 at the Hanoi University of Industry.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is experiencing a sharp temperature drop as temperatures in several areas are forecast to reach between 7°C and 10°C, with some locations hitting lows of 5°C.

Sabina Stein, Head of Governance & Participation, UNDP in Vietnam, has recently penned an article, lauding Vietnam’s engagement in international human rights instruments and cooperation.

Authorities at the Moc Bai international border gate have identified 14 among 410 Vietnamese citizens returning from Cambodia suspected of involvement in online fraud, said the Tay Ninh provincial Border Guard Command on December 13.

The ASEAN Spouses Circle (ASC) and its partners have applauded Vietnam’s successful presidency of the circle in 2024 at a recent meeting held in Washington, D.C.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba recently held a ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People's Defence Day (December 22).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV) wrapped up the 2024 training course on Vietnamese language teaching for Vietnamese teachers abroad, the 12th edition of its kind, in Hanoi on December 13.

Hanoi has approved the development of a comprehensive plan to invest in the capital’s urban railway system, with the goal of constructing more than 600 kilometres of rail by 2045.

VOV.VN - People nationwide will have the opportunity to witness the largest meteor shower of the year, which is expected to peak between midnight on December 13 and the morning of December 14, according to Time and Date website.

The country's birth rate has reached an all-time low, estimated at 1.96 children per woman in 2023, with forecasts suggesting further declines.