Politics Army urged to strengthen international integration, defence diplomacy The move is necessary to build a modern, elite and highly capable People’s Army, improve overall combat strength, maintain combat readiness and adapt training to new operational conditions. 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam welcomes global partnership against online scams: Deputy FM 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Vietnam marks 25 years of commitment to eliminating the worst forms of child labor 6 hours ago | Vietnam Law Party chief highlights legal framework as catalyst for national development 6 hours ago | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 4 hours ago Front leader sends Christmas greetings to Christian communities The Việt Nam Fatherland Front praised the motto of “Respecting God – Loving the Nation” and “Living the Gospel in the heart of the nation” upheld by Catholic and Protestant communities 2 Vietnam news | 5 hours ago Seminar marks 50th anniversary of Việt Nam–Germany diplomatic relations With a strong foundation of political trust and increasingly intertwined interests, the two countries have ample scope to expand cooperation and make positive contributions to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region and the world. 3 Vietnam Law | 6 hours ago Vietnam marks 25 years of commitment to eliminating the worst forms of child labor The International Labor Organization (ILO) Vietnam, in coordination with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Vietnam, held an event on December 17 in Hanoi to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam’s ratification of ILO Convention No. 182 on the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor. 4 Vietnam Law | 7 hours ago No justification for delays in rebuilding or repairing homes for people affected by natural disasters: PM The Government leader has underlined that there is no justification for further delays in rebuilding or repairing homes for people affected by natural disasters. 5 Vietnam Law | 7 hours ago Internet Day 2025 highlights trust as cornerstone of digital development Vietnam aims to develop a safe, humane, and trustworthy Internet that serves socio-economic development, with trust as the foundation, innovation as the driving force, and institutions as the pillar. 6 Vietnam Law | 7 hours ago PM calls for stronger efforts to meet housing demand, ensure people's right to housing Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has noted that Vietnam completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing nationwide with more than 334,000 units, five years ahead of schedule. Nonetheless, continued efforts are needed to ensure no one is left without shelter. 7 Vietnam news | 7 hours ago Party General Secretary requires perfecting institutions for national development Party leader Tô Lâm urges institutional and legal reforms to remove bottlenecks, cut red tape and create a business environment driving Việt Nam’s growth phase. 8 Vietnam Law | 10 hours ago PM mandates readiness for project groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies VTV is responsible for working with the Voice of Vietnam and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in developing a detailed script for the ground-breaking, inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress. 9 Vietnam Law | 10 hours ago PM mandates readiness for project groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies VTV is responsible for working with the Voice of Vietnam and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in developing a detailed script for the ground-breaking, inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress. 10 Vietnam news | 13 hours ago PM mandates readiness for project groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies The ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies for projects are scheduled to take place on the morning of Friday, marking the 79th anniversary of National Resistance Day (December 19, 1946–2025). 11 Vietnam news | 14 hours ago Experts warn of rising crime risks in closed social media groups Recent investigations have highlighted how people with no prior relationship can meet in private social-media groups and move rapidly from online interaction to violent actions. 12 Vietnam news | 14 hours ago Local leaders must be held accountable for IUU fishing violations: PM PM Phạm Minh Chính called for continued review and improvement of the legal framework to ensure strong, deterrent sanctions capable of decisively ending IUU violations. 13 Vietnam Law | 16 hours ago Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development goal is well-grounded, feasible: PM Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that Vietnam has clearly identified the dual green transition and digital transformation as an objective necessity, a strategic choice and a top priority. It serves as both foundation and key driving force for rapid and sustainable development. 14 Vietnam news | 12/16/2025 22:57 Top legislator calls for strict discipline to further enhance quality of NA operations On this occasion, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn presented certificates of merit of the NA Standing Committee to six collectives with outstanding performance in serving the 10th session of the 15th legislature. 15 Vietnam news | 12/16/2025 22:54 JICA praised for contributions to Việt Nam’s development over past 30 years Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Vũ called on the two sides to continue close coordination to advance cooperation projects in line with agreements reached by high-ranking leaders, ensuring timely ground-breaking and implementation as committed. 16 Vietnam news | 12/16/2025 22:46 Deputy PM Trần Hồng Hà meets EU diplomats in Việt Nam The ambassadors and chargés d’affaires congratulated Việt Nam on its impressive development achievements, noting that the country has maintained high economic growth despite difficulties caused by natural disasters, while its tourism recorded a milestone with 20 million international visitors. 17 Vietnam news | 12/16/2025 22:11 Central Steering Committee 35 reviews performance in 2025, outlines key tasks for 2026 As the core force in ideological protection, the Central Steering Committee 35 and its branches at all levels were urged to continue renewing their working methods, improving the quality of forecasting, and enhancing the effectiveness of prevention, detection and response to toxic and hostile information. 18 Vietnam news | 12/16/2025 21:29 PM urges Tochigi prefecture to promote substantive cooperation with Vietnamese localities According to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, exchanges at the local level, people-to-people contacts and cultural exchanges have become increasingly dynamic and close. 19 Vietnam news | 12/16/2025 21:19 Female military personnel commended for vital contributions to national defence Party General Secretary Tô Lâm expressed his satisfaction with the strong, comprehensive, and effective development of women’s work and movements in the military during the 2021–2025 period, noting the courage, perseverance, and dedication shown by servicewomen across all fields of work and daily life. 20 Vietnam news | 12/16/2025 21:19 Former deputy ministers given warnings over violations of Party regulations, State laws Based on the nature, extent, consequences, and causes of the violations, and in accordance with Party regulations, the Inspection Commission decided to impose warnings on two former officials. 1 2 3 4 5