The Prime Minister has issued an official dispatch directing the organisation of ground-breaking, inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress.

Nhan dan (People) Newspaper, in coordination with the VCCorp Joint Stock Company, on December 16 held the award ceremony for the Human Act Prize 2025, a national honour recognising outstanding initiatives for the community, with the presence of Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

VOV.VN - Two Vietnamese writers were honored at the SEA Write Award 2024-2025 ceremony held in Bangkok on the evening of December 16, marking 46 years of one of ASEAN’s most prestigious literary prizes.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra on December 17 attended the inauguration of a STEM education practice classroom at Nguyen Hue High School in Yen Bai ward, Lao Cai province, highlighting the role of hands-on learning in fostering creativity and innovation among students.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has officially launched a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen, marking Vietnam’s first nonstop air link to Northern Europe.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong has called on the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence to further strengthen strategic advisory capacity, improve forecasting and preparedness, and ensure the country is not caught off guard in any situation.

VOV.VN - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on December 16 announced shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards across 12 categories, however, Vietnam’s wartime film “Mưa đỏ” (Red Rain) was absent.

VOV.VN - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded that the only Vietnamese company currently exporting steel strapping to Canada did not engage in dumping.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has identified the circular economy as a strategic pillar of a new growth model, serving as a key driver of the country’s green transition in the digital era, said experts at the Vietnam Economic Forum in 2025 and Prospects in 2026 Forum.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on December 16 hosted a reception for ambassadors and chargés d’affaires of the European Union (EU) in Vietnam on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam – EU diplomatic relations.