VOV.VN - The 36th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Venezuela offers an opportunity for the people of both countries to look back with pride on a rare journey of solidarity in opposite hemispheres, bound together by shared ideals of independence, freedom and aspirations for development.

VOV.VN - A 227-kg unexploded bomb containing more than 87 kg of explosives has been discovered on the Ta Trach River, just about 50 meters from a market and bus station in Nam Dong commune, Hue City.

VOV.VN - More than 80 cultural and culinary booths, along with a vibrant lineup of performances, workshops and cosplay festivities, will come together at the International Culture Week – Welcoming the New Year 2026, set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Compared with traditional investment, impact investment goes beyond profit to generate positive social and environmental value. As new requirements push businesses to shift toward greener and more sustainable production models, impact investment is increasingly asserting itself as an inevitable direction.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s crab exports are expected to maintain growth in 2026, as the United States temporarily suspends its import ban, giving exporters time to standardise compliance documentation under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong on December 17 sent a message of congratulations to King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on the 118th National Day of Bhutan (December 17).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 17 signed an urgent dispatch detailing key tasks to drive economic growth.

VOV.VN - A serious traffic accident between an ambulance and a tractor-trailer occurred in the early hours of December 18 on the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway, killing three people.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Office in India held a webinar titled “Promoting Vietnam-India Cooperation in Food and Beverage (F&B) at Indusfood,” attracting wide participation from businesses, industry associations, importers, and trade partners from both countries.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of Japan’s three core financial and banking institutions and among the world’s largest financial groups, has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 7.7% in 2025 and 8.2% in 2026, up from 6.9% and 7.4% projected in August.