VOV.VN - Vietnam and China will speed up the construction of a pilot smart border gate at the border gate pair of Huu Nghi (Friendship) of Vietnam and Youyi Guan of China.

A delegation led by Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) visited the UK from December 7 to 18 to learn experience in scientific research assessment under an in-depth training programme organised by the University of Portsmouth and the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK, Ireland (VIS).

VOV.VN - Defense cooperation between Vietnam and Italy has been promoted, achieving positive results in areas such as training and defense industry, especially following the fourth Defense Policy Dialogue in July 2023, said Deputy Minister of National Defense Hoang Xuan Chien.

Defence cooperation plays an important role in the overall ties between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to the European country Duong Hoai Nam, pointing to numerous opportunities for the two sides to further promote collaboration in this field.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Vietnam Post Corporation (VNPost) jointly released a postage stamp collection on December 18 showcasing the heroic past of the Vietnam People’s Army on its 80th anniversary.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Baby Products & Toys Expo (IBTE 2024) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 18, attracting more than 200 brands from around the world.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Defense Attache to France Le Manh Quyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to the “Four No’s” defense policy at a celebration in Paris on December 17 evening, marking 80 years of the Vietnam People’s Army and 35 years of the All-People's Defense Day.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will probably experience more intense heat in 2025 due to global temperature rise as a result of climate change, requiring strong preparation and response from authorities and communities, according to meteorologists.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has asked the Vietnam Youth Federation to renew youth work in the new context to maximize the role of young people in the era of national advancement.

Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended an art programme at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera on December 17 evening to honour generations of soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).