VOV.VN - With the aspiration to affirm its pioneering position in the field of luxury cruise, Grand Pioneers, a brand of Viet Thuan Group, has been consistently crafting elegant and sustainable voyages infused with a Vietnamese identity on the world tourism map.

Starting January 1, 2026, domestic banks will no longer accept passports as valid identification for Vietnamese citizens in any transactions, including payments, cash withdrawals, or card services, according to circulars issued by the State Bank of Vietnam.

The world is undergoing fundamental and epochal changes, making the Vietnam – China friendship more important than ever in promoting relations between the peoples of the two countries and contributing to peace and stability in the region and beyond.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese chess players have brought home eight gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Chess Championships taking place in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently held a conference to implement the national logistics development strategy for 2025-2035, with a vision to 2050, the first of its kind with long-term and comprehensive scale and clear quantified targets.

VOV.VN - The 105th Asian Athletics Council Meeting opened in Hanoi on November 24, marking the first time that Vietnam has been granted the right to host the event by the Asian Athletics Association (AAA).

VOV.VN - A tropical depression has formed in the waters east of the Philippines and is expected to enter the East Sea, potentially strengthening into a storm in a couple of days and moving towards Vietnam’s South-central region which has recently experienced historic flooding.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on November 24 held a memorial for residents who lost their lives in recent storms and floods and launched a fundraising campaign to support affected communities in overcoming their hardships.

Da Nang has taken another step towards becoming a regional financial and legal hub with the launch of the APEC Vietnam International Commercial Arbitration Centre’s branch in the city, aiming to give businesses and investors faster, more transparent options for resolving disputes.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Bulgaria, in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burgas city, recently organised a Vietnam–Bulgaria business seminar, aiming to strengthen business links and trade exchanges.