VOV.VN - The 171st repatriation ceremony for the remains of a US servicemen missing in action (MIA) in the Vietnam War took place at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi on the morning of December 13.

The Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD), the lead organisation of the Social Open Innovation Community, officially launched the SOAR Initiative (Social Open Innovation for All Resilience) on December 12.

VOV.VN - The European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam hosted the EU-Vietnam Sustainable Design Awards (EVSDA) 2025 on the evening of December 12 in Hanoi, marking a milestone in the ongoing cooperation between the EU and Vietnam to promote sustainable development through culture, creativity, and innovation.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Tourism Roadshow 2025, themed “Vietnam Timeless Charm – Authentic Experiences, Embracing Green Heritage,” concluded with strong results in Melbourne and Sydney, reinforcing Vietnam’s appeal as a vibrant and fast-rising destination for Australian travellers.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos headed by Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam visited the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum and the Laos – Vietnam Friendship Park in Vientiane on December 12 to lay wreaths in commemoration of President Kaysone Phomvihane on his 105th birth anniversary (December 13, 1920–2025).

VOV.VN - A national costume event for Miss Charm 2025 took place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 11, featuring representatives from 36 countries and territories wearing a colorful array of outfits that highlight distinctive cultural beauty, most inspired by traditional attire.

Vietnam’s logistics sector has not yet reached its full potential, affecting the country’s transportation capacity and competitiveness of local goods in the international market.

VOV.VN - Vietnam U22 may need extra time and a penalty shootout to secure a place in the men’s football final at the 33rd SEA Games.

The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) organised a ceremony in Hanoi on December 11 to announce DNA identification results of the remains of fallen soldiers, using a newly developed genomic analysis process (NGS–SNP).

A seminar on the Party’s leadership in ensuring macroeconomic stability, renewing the growth model, restructuring the economy and promoting international integration was held virtually on December 11.