VOV.VN - Tran Tien Dung, a model born in 1997 from northern Phu Tho province, was crowned Manhunt Vietnam 2025 after outperforming 35 contestants at the final night held on December 16 in southern Dong Nai province, following three months of competition.

The Swiss-funded Trade Policy and Export Promotion (SwissTrade) Project has supported hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in improving competitiveness and joining global value chains through innovative export promotion initiatives.

VOV.VN - International organisations including the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Vietnam’s efforts to eliminate child labour and strengthen child protection amid evolving socio-economic challenges.

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.