The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) on December 29 announced the establishment of the National Centre for Land Survey and Planning, which, it said, will officially commence operations on January 1, 2026.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea’s LS Eco Energy, a subsidiary of LS Cable & System, has approved a plan to expand its rare earth metals business in Vietnam as part of its long-term growth strategy in the strategic materials sector.

VOV.VN - French tour operators have reported steadily growing demand for Christmas and year-end travel, with Vietnam emerging as one of the most sought-after long-haul destinations since the pandemic. Last-minute bookings have helped buoy the market despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Le Minh Hoan on December 5 urged Samsung to continue expanding its operations and investment projects, enhance localisation in production, promote technology transfer in Vietnam.

The 2025 Combat First Aid Level 1 Training Course, supported by France, opened at the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence in Hanoi on December 1.

A smart city operation centre, part of the smart city development project in Quang Nam, was inaugurated in Tam Ky ward of Da Nang city on November 27.

VOV.VN - Phase 1 of Long Thanh International Airport, the newest and largest in Vietnam, is expected to be substantially completed, meeting all operational standards for technical flights before December 19, paving the way for commercial operation in the first half of 2026.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence on November 20 deployed two Mi-171 helicopters to the severely flooded areas of Khanh Hoa and Dak Lak provinces to conduct emergency search-and-rescue operations and deliver relief supplies.

VOV.VN - Lite-On Technology Corp. (Taiwan - China) has announced plans to invest an additional US$200 million in its subsidiary Lite-On Vietnam Co., Ltd in Hai Phong city, bringing the group’s total investment in Vietnam to more than US$1 billion.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Lao Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Phosay Sayasone in Hanoi on November 11, during the Lao delegation’s visit to Vietnam and their attendance at the 9th Vietnam-Laos Labour Ministers’ Conference.