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.

A ceremony to present the Vietnam National Quality Awards and Asia-Pacific Quality Awards for 2021-2023 will be held in Hanoi on December 18, heard a press conference in the capital city on December 12.

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on December 12 launched a project to preserve and develop red-headed crane (scientifically known as Grus antigone sharpie) population in Tram Chim National Park.

The Hanoi People’s Council on December 12 approved a resolution to establish low-emission zones in the capital city.

VOV.VN - The Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health (MoH) has revealed that it will monitor and closely follow developments relating to an unknown disease which has emerged in Congo that has so far recorded 406 cases, including 31 deaths.

The Vietnamese Association in Poland has celebrated its 25th anniversary and held its seventh congress in Warsaw to elect a new leadership, marking significant progress of the Vietnamese community in the European nation.

Malaysian history and international politics researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun from Penang Institute has emphasised the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA)'s contributions to the national building and safeguarding as well as to UN peacekeeping activities.

VOV.VN - All six of the outstanding students representing Vietnam at the International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) 2024 have won medals, according to The Hanoi Department of Education and Training.

VOV.VN - The Border Guard Command of the southern province of Binh Dinh has received and provided medical assistance to a foreign sailor after they were involved in an accident while working.

VOV.VN - Pavel Tsiporin, deputy governor of Russia’s Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area – Ugra, has voiced his hope to boost ties with ASEAN member states, including Vietnam, in the field of information technology (IT).

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore is coordinating with local authorities to pinpoint the cause of a knife attack that killed a Vietnamese woman in Hougang on December 10.

The Government has issued a Decree detailing provisions for the enforcement of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, including conditions under which foreign motor vehicles and drivers may operate in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Pollution Control Department, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, reported that the air quality index (AQI) in Hanoi reached over 200 at 18:00 p.m. on December 10.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has achieved outstanding remarks as it climbed to 325th in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, which were recently released by the UK-based education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at a rapid pace, Vietnam is taking steps to ensure that its AI development is ethical and socially responsible.

Nearly 200 attendees logged on to the "Singapore Study Dream 2024" online event, eager to explore the wealth of educational opportunities available in the island city-state.

The Vietnam One Health Partnership high-level annual forum for zoonoses 2024 was held in Hanoi on December 10, focusing on preventing zoonotic diseases and promoting environmental management in the 2021 - 2025 period.

A ceremony to hand over keepsakes of Vietnamese war veterans and fallen soldiers provided by the US was held in Hanoi on December 9.