VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 13 for outgoing Algerian Ambassador to Vietnam Sofiane Chaib.

The Embassy and Defence Attaché Office of Vietnam in Cambodia organised a get-together in Phnom Penh on December 12 with alumni of the Cambodian Royal Armed Forces (CRAF) who had studied in Vietnam. ​

The Vietnamese Embassies and defence attaché offices in Cambodia, South Africa and Malaysia held ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22) on December 12.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Xuan Thang, president of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), hailed contributions made by out-going Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski to advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two sides while receiving the diplomat on December 12 in Hanoi.

The National Financial Supervisory Commission, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), organised an international conference themed “Vietnam’s financial market: Perspectives and policy orientations” in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on December 12.

Vietnam’s economic landscape is poised for robust growth, with experts forecasting the possibility of a remarkable two-digit expansion in the coming time, driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) and technological advancements.

A protocol related to railway transport cooperation between Vietnam and China was signed at the 44th Vietnam-China border railway conference held in Hanoi on December 12.

Party General Secretary To Lam has hailed the significant role of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) as the Party's strategic advisory body that directs, guides, and directly implements integrated solutions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Party-related and political works within the military.

The country's birth rate has reached an all-time low, estimated at 1.96 children per woman in 2023, with forecasts suggesting further declines.

A ceremony to present the Vietnam National Quality Awards and Asia-Pacific Quality Awards for 2021-2023 will be held in Hanoi on December 18, heard a press conference in the capital city on December 12.