Current Affairs

22/12/2025

Resolution 71: Hai Phong introduces breakthrough mechanisms for education

(VOVWORLD) - The Hai Phong municipal Party Committee has issued an action program to implement Politburo Resolution 71 on making breakthroughs in education and training development. The port city aims to become one of Vietnam’s leading education and training hubs and play a central role in developing high-quality human resources for the Red River Delta.

Resolution 71: Hai Phong introduces breakthrough mechanisms for education
19/12/2025

EU to phase out Russian gas imports

(VOVWORLD) - The European Parliament (EP) on Wednesday approved a plan to completely phase out imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027. The decision is seen as a highly ambitious move in the EU’s long-term strategy to fully decouple from Russia in the energy sector.

EU to phase out Russian gas imports
18/12/2025

Southeast Asia Gong Festival 2025 opens in Lam Dong

(VOVWORLD) - The Southeast Asia Gong Festival 2025, hosted by Lam Dong province, will officially open on Thursday and run through January 2. The festival marks the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of the Space of Gong Culture in Vietnam’s Central Highlands as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Southeast Asia Gong Festival 2025 opens in Lam Dong
17/12/2025

Vietnam’s defense diplomacy upholds principles, promotes international integration, creates peace

(VOVWORLD) - In 2025 defense diplomacy continued to affirm its role as a pillar of Vietnam’s external relations. Vietnam’s defense diplomacy has been carried out on the principle of safeguarding a peaceful and stable environment for national development while proactively integrating, building strategic trust, contributing to global peace, and enhancing Vietnam’s international status.

Vietnam’s defense diplomacy upholds principles, promotes international integration, creates peace
17/12/2025

Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival honors the capital’s essence

(VOVWORLD) - The Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025, themed “Hanoi – Aculinary journey connecting creativity,”will take place from Friday to Sunday in Hanoi. This annual event aims to promote Hanoi’s culinary culture and boost thecapital’s cultural industry.

Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival honors the capital’s essence
16/12/2025

Global trade in 2025 bucks the headwinds

(VOVWORLD) -Global trade in 2025 has faced the most severe challenges in decades from tariffs and geopolitical tensions. It has shown considerable resilience, however, and recorded stronger growth than expected.

Global trade in 2025 bucks the headwinds
16/12/2025

Ho Chi Minh City expands elderly healthcare network

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City is now expanding healthcare programs for the elderly in line with the Politburo’s Resolution 72 on improving the quality of life for senior citizens. Hospitals and local health stations are being connected into a continuous care system that offers older people comprehensive healthcare and treatment.

Ho Chi Minh City expands elderly healthcare network
15/12/2025

Vietnam welcomes its 20 millionth foreign visitor in 2025

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam welcomed its 20 millionth international visitor of the year at a formal ceremony held at Phu Quoc airport in An Giang province on Monday. That’s the most foreign visitors the country has received in 65 years.

Vietnam welcomes its 20 millionth foreign visitor in 2025
15/12/2025

Vietnam’s marine economy moves toward green, sustainable development

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam prepares for the 14th National Party Congress, digital transformation and green transition have been identified as cross-cutting goals. Within this strategic framework, building a green and sustainable marine economy is a clear, long-term vision, aimed at unlocking the full potential of the seas while protecting the environment, marine ecosystems, and ensuring lasting livelihoods for future generations.

Vietnam’s marine economy moves toward green, sustainable development
12/12/2025

Da Nang wins national Smart City award for 6th consecutive year

(VOVWORLD) - Da Nang has been named Vietnam’s Smart City of 2025, securing the national title granted this year by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA). This is the 6th consecutive year Da Nang has led the nation in digital transformation and smart urban development.

Da Nang wins national Smart City award for 6th consecutive year