VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang is poised to launch a direct air route linking Manila and the central Vietnamese city with a frequency of four flights per week from March, thereby strengthening connectivity with one of its faster-growing tourism markets.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is expected to mark a turning point and serve as a launch pad for Vietnam’s path towards becoming a middle-ranking power, according to Dr. Ruvislei González Saez, a senior researcher at the Cuban Centre for International Policy Research (CIPI).

Preparations for the 13th ASEAN Para Games gained momentum on January 17 with the official launch of the Games’ main press centre and a flag-raising ceremony welcoming the ten participating delegations in Thailand’s northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

The Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on November 21 launched a fundraising campaign to support people affected by recent storms and floods in central and south central provinces and cities, collecting more than VND112.6 billion (US$4.27 million) right at the launching ceremony.

VOV.VN - The 10th season of the 2025 Victory Cup (Cúp Chiến Thắng) officially kicks off with a press conference on award announcement held on November 5 in Hanoi, continuing its tradition of hourning Vietnam’s outstanding athletes.

The Vietnamese version of American magazine Esquire officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City on September 19.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, during his on-site inspection of the Long Thanh International Airport project in Dong Nai province on August 2, requested relevant ministries and units to expedite construction to ensure the airport is ready to welcome its first flight on December 19, 2025.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) began a pilot retail programme for E10 RON95 biofuel at six petrol stations in Hanoi and Hai Phong on August 1, recording nearly 10,000 litres sold on the first day.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) held a ceremony on June 30 to launch the Vietnam Science and Technology Exchange Platform and outline its development direction in the coming period.

The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on January 6 officially launched the Sao Khue Award 2025, one of the most prestigious honours for the country's IT industry.