VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Public Security to urgently investigate the December 18 tragic fire at a coffee shop in Hanoi that killed 11 people.

The 12th Vietnam-India People's Friendship Festival, a jointly held by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), the Vietnam-India Friendship Association (VIFA) and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO), kicked off in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on December 18.

VOV.VN - Military training and patrol aircraft TP-150 manufactured in Vietnam is being showcased for the first time at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 that opened in Hanoi on December 19.

VOV.VN - The police of Hanoi on December 19 morning arrested a local resident suspected of starting the fire at a coffee shop in the capital’s Bac Tu Liem district, killing 11 people and injuring 2 others.

An official of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said she is impressed with Vietnam’s efforts in migration governance, and that the country’s dynamic approach, has provided valuable lessons for others globally.

Nature-based projects implemented by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam in the Mekong Delta region have helped support local residents to adapt to climate change, heard at a workshop which is part of The Mekong Connect Forum 2024 held in Mekong Delta province of An Giang on December 17.

A delegation led by Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) visited the UK from December 7 to 18 to learn experience in scientific research assessment under an in-depth training programme organised by the University of Portsmouth and the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK, Ireland (VIS).

VOV.VN - The third group of 20 Peace Corps volunteers from the United States were sworn in on December 18 at the US Ambassador’s Residence in Hanoi, in an effort to support English language development and promote people-to-people exchanges in the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will probably experience more intense heat in 2025 due to global temperature rise as a result of climate change, requiring strong preparation and response from authorities and communities, according to meteorologists.

The Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) in Ho Chi Minh City will start commercial operations on December 22, 2024, while its official inauguration has been postponed to after the 2025 lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat has issued a directive on the organisation of the Lunar New Year (Tet) to ensure safe, healthy, and economical celebrations of the New Year, creating new momentum for realising the tasks for 2025.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on December 18 directed the City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) to closely monitor the fatal mysterious disease which has emerged in Congo, and to prepare plans to cope with the disease.

VOV.VN - An international seminar was held in the Central Highland resort city of Da Lat on December 18 to seek ways to develop the city’s green tourism and cultural industry.

Eleven rare monkeys were released into the Pu Huong Nature Reserve in the central province of Nghe An on December 17.

The presentation ceremony of the 2024 press awards on the economical and efficient use of energy was held on December 17.

VOV.VN - Google has announced a list of the Top 5 search trends in Vietnam this year as part of Google Year In Search 2024, depicting a panorama of interests among Vietnamese people throughout the whole year.

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.