Germany’s completion of the ratification process for the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) in 2025 – the year marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations has become a highly symbolic milestone, reflecting the depth of political and economic trust between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines officially launched its first nonstop air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Dien Bien on December 24.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba, in coordination with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), on December 23 held a gathering with former Cuban officials who have maintained close ties with Vietnam, witnessing the special solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam’s ongoing efforts to streamline its political apparatus and the dynamism of its economy are creating a solid prerequisite for the country to enter a new era of development, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes has said.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Record Association (VietKings) has officially recognised a large-scale lotus-themed colouring artwork representing Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups as a national record, marking the project with the highest participation of students from different ethnic groups across multiple provinces.

As Vietnam heads into 2026 amid projections of a global economic slowdown and international trade uncertainties, existing foundations and the Government’s drastic leadership are fueling optimism for a shift toward faster, more sustainable growth phase.

VOV.VN - With support from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and the Vietnam Trade Office in Russia, a roundtable titled “Culture – Trade – Technology – Green Cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in the Digital Era” was held at the Hanoi-Moscow trade centre, part of the Hanoi-Moscow Complex (Incentra) on December 23.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the core engine of modern urban governance, shaping how cities plan, operate and deliver services, participants heard at the Vietnam–Asia Smart City Summit 2025, which took place in Hanoi on December 23.

VOV.VN - With its strategic geographic position, Vietnam has the potential to become a regional LNG transshipment and dispatch hub, while also providing energy support for foreign-invested manufacturing supply chains, experts said at a regional energy forum in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Military History Museum, in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, on December 23 opened an exhibition featuring valuable artifacts and documents in celebration of 70 years of the Vietnam–Indonesia friendship.