The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos held a ceremony on December 25 to confer orders and medals from the Vietnamese Party, State on one collective and several individuals of the Lao Presidential Office in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the great friendship between the two countries.

Vietnamese Party and Government always attach importance to the development of the friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long told Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei at their meeting in Hanoi on December 25.

The international community on December 24 welcomed the unanimous adoption of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime by the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

The direct export of Vietnamese goods through various foreign distribution systems not only helps producers increase profits but also provides Vietnamese products an opportunity to be exported under their own brands.

The United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime, adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 24, will open for signature at a formal ceremony in Hanoi next year, marking the first time Vietnam to host the signing ceremony of a UN Convention.

The Ministry of Health’s Department of Legal Affairs held a workshop in Hanoi on December 25 to provide information about a plan to implement the National Assembly (NA)'s resolution involving the ban of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

VOV.VN - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained a positive outlook for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2025, by raising its growth forecast for the economy to 6.6%, up from the 6.2% forecast made in September.

In its first three days of operation starting on December 22, Ho Chi Minh City’s long-awaited first metro line served nearly 279,000 passengers, far surpassing the expected figure of 105,000.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son voiced Vietnam’s strong support for peaceful settlement of the prolonged Middle East conflict during his meeting with Riad Malki, Foreign Affairs Advisor and Special Envoy of the President of Palestine.

VOV.VN - This year’s forestry exports are estimated to have climbed to US$17.3 billion, a record high figure, up 19.4% from 2023, according to the Vietnam Administration of Forestry.