Thailand’s The Nation newspaper on December 28 published an article noting that Vietnam is rapidly establishing itself as a key economic hub in Southeast Asia, delivering some of ASEAN’s strongest GDP growth as the government pushes industrial reforms, and steers the economy towards a greener growth model.

VOV.VN - The Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 5 was officially inaugurated over the Mekong River on December 25, marking the national boundary between Bolikhamxay province of Laos and Buengkan province of Thailand.

VOV.VN - A tea festival co-hosted by northern Thai Nguyen province and the UNESCO Office in Vietnam opened on December 19, highlighting the cultural, economic and social values of Vietnamese tea while promoting tourism and international trade cooperation.

VOV.VN - Police in northern Lang Son province on December 18 announced they had dismantled a large-scale fraud ring operating in Cambodia, arresting 22 people, including 12 residents of Lang Son, and seizing numerous documents and equipment linked to the operation.

VOV.VN - Bosnia and Herzegovina has praised Vietnam’s dynamic development achievements and its increasingly prominent role in the region and globally, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening multifaceted cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.

VOV.VN - Prof.Dr. Tran Hong Thai, Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) has been conferred the Honorary Doctorate, a prestigious academic recognition awarded to individuals with outstanding contributions to scientific development, education, and international collaboration in the energy sector.

The Nation of Thailand on December 6 published an article on e-commerce in Vietnam, highlighting the strong potential of the country’s food and beverage (F&B) market driven by new consumer shopping habits.

VOV.VN - Midfielder Thai Thi Thao scored a hat-trick to guide Vietnam to a commanding 7–0 win over Malaysia in their opening women’s football match at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand on December 5.

Thai AirAsia has announced the successful launch of its new direct Hanoi–Luang Prabang route, making use of fifth freedom rights to allow the carrier to fly between two foreign countries.

VOV.VN - A delegation of the Party organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Bui Le Thai, Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary, attended the sixth Asia-Europe Political Forum (AEPF), themed “Peace and Democracy in Eurasia,” in Budapest, Hungary from November 27 to 29.