Vietnam, on January 20, received more than 160 citizens handed over by Cambodian authorities at the Dinh Ba International Border Gate in the southern province of Dong Thap.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s passport has climbed to 86th place worldwide in the Henley Passport Index 2026, rising five positions from 2025 and marking its highest ranking in the past five years, according to the latest report released by Henley & Partners.

Those from near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above receiving social pension benefits qualify for full reimbursement of medical examination and treatment costs under Vietnam's health insurance system from January 1, 2026, according to a resolution passed by the National Assembly on December 11, 2025.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela has established an emergency contact channel to keep track of developments following the United States’ attack on Venezuela on January 3, according to Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Trung My.

Vietnamese authorities have moved swiftly to implement citizen protection measures following a major fire that broke out at a bar in Switzerland, causing multiple casualties.

VOV.VN - The Lam Dong provincial police said on December 24 that it had coordinated with relevant agencies to establish a task force to receive Vietnamese nationals deported from the US.

The border guard post at the Hoa Lu International Border Gate in southern Dong Nai province on December 17 coordinated with relevant agencies to receive 63 Vietnamese citizens handed over by Cambodian authorities.

The Prime Minister on December 10 issued a decision approving a scheme to send Vietnamese citizens to study in Russia, China, Eastern European countries, and former Soviet Union countries during 2026–2035.

As of 12:00 on December 9, no information had been received regarding damage to property or casualties involving Vietnamese citizens in areas affected by an earthquake that struck Japan on the evening of the day before, injuring around 30 people.

Starting January 5, 2026, banks in Vietnam will be required to verify biometric information from customers when issuing new cards.