Southern coastal provinces have launched a crackdown on fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities, in a bid to carry out recommendations made by the European Commission (EC) during its fourth inspection, with the ultimate goal of having the "yellow card" warning lifted.

Transportation authorities and service providers in Ho Chi Minh City are gearing up to accommodate the anticipated rise in passenger demand during the upcoming New Year holiday.

Việt Nam has sent nearly 800 military and public security officers to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), and the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) as well as the UN headquarters, in the forms of individuals and units.

Planning should evaluate the strategic role and position in ensuring national defence and security, protecting water sources and forests.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched the SolarX Startup Challenge for the Asia-Pacific region at COP28 in Dubai, showcasing its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and driving solar projects in the region.

The Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the south-central province of Binh Thuan on December 22 organised a conference to promote tourism linkages between India and Vietnam’s coastal provinces.

Bắc Giang encourages the construction of enhanced new rural areas and sets a standard to create a green, clean, beautiful, and safe rural environment, making the countryside "a place where worth living".

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 21 signed a directive on further ensuring traffic safety and order for students in the new situation.

Phan Thị Thu Hương, head of Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control under the Ministry of Health, speaks to Tin Tức (News) newspaper about changes of the HIV/AIDS patterns and prevention models being applied.

Anh Viet Hop on Hop off Vietnam Co. Ltd. on December 21 evening launched a night sight-seeing double-decker bus tour, raising the time of double-decker bus services to 24 hours.

The Government leader asked the Ministry of Education and Training to coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to direct and review the organisation and implementation of meals for preschool children and boarding and semi-boarding students in mountainous and minority ethnic-inhabited areas,

After being severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for two years, Vietnamese tourism has made a recovery, gained momentum and achieved results as expected.

Vietnam Airlines has warned passengers of online fraud where scammers pretend to be partners of Vietnam Airlines and deceive customers by offering gifts or commissions in exchange for tasks.

The Ministry of Public Security's investigation police agency has launched legal proceedings against and detained Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai on charge of “receiving bribes” related to an oil trading company scandal, Lieutenant General To An Xo, the ministry’s spokesperson, said on December 21.

He is accused of being involved in the case of violations and bribery at Xuyên Việt Oil Travel and Transport Trading Co Ltd and several related units. 

The total number of international tourists in 2023 is estimated at 12.5 million, meeting the target of 12.5-13 million international arrivals, it was reported at a workshop on management of the tourism sector in the new situation held by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) in Hanoi on December 21.

Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia on December 21 requested the press to promote gained achievements and well address challenges to meet requirements of professionalism, humanity, and modernity.

In Lạc Sơn District, Bùi Huy Vọng has spent 20 years of his life writing about Mường culture. He has published more than 20 books and research papers on Mường shamans, rituals and food.

A dad and his daughter are making real progress teaching disadvantaged children in remote regions in Quảng Nam Province. Despite tough living conditions, this dynamic duo really share and love and passion for teaching which helps the youngsters make great progress.

A flight from Seoul of Jeju Air, the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s biggest low-cost carrier, landed in Lien Khuong airport, the central highland resort city of Da Lat (Lam Dong province) on 3:00 a.m December 21, marking the start of a direct route between Seoul and Lam Dong.