VOV.VN - Vietnam has passed the 20 million international visitor mark in 2025, setting a tourism record and opening a new phase in which growth is increasingly tempered by sustainability concerns.

As Vietnam moves into a new stage of development, the central challenge is no longer to increase the coverage or speed of the Internet, but to proactively shape its development to fully leverage the obtained achievements in support of fast, sustainable, and inclusive growth.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that the deadline for completing all housing repairs must be met by December 31, 2025, while all the construction of new homes must be finished by January 31, 2026, insisting that these targets will not be changed.

Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has called for enhanced global cooperation to tackle online scam crimes, stressing the need for collective action, respect for international law and faster information sharing to ensure a safe and secure digital environment.

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has temporarily established 10 fishing vessel inspection and control points at ports, wharves and storm shelters in line with recommendations from the European Commission (EC) to strengthen oversight and improve the traceability of seafood products.

VOV.VN - Marking the coming Christmas 2025, Politburo member and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai sent a congratulatory letter to religious dignitaries, clergy and all Catholic and Protestant followers across the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s live entertainment and event market is witnessing a strong resurgence following the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1 million tickets of concerts and music festivals sold out in 2025, according to Ticketbox.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Department of Tourism organised a forum on December 17 outlining strategies to attract more than 8.6 million international visitors by 2026, a 10% increase compared to the estimated figure for 2025.

VOV.VN - A series of charter flights from Mongolia is expected to bring thousands of international tourists to Vietnam’s beach destinations of Phu Quoc and Nha Trang during the 2025–2026 winter tourism season, as travellers seek warmer climates.