Society 1 Vietnam news | 12/01/2025 09:17 Airport counter check-in only applied to passengers with checked baggage since Dec. 1 All other travellers will be required to complete the entire pre-flight process digitally, using biometric identification linked to the VNeID electronic ID system or via self-service kiosks at the airport. 2 Vietnam news | 12/01/2025 08:43 Two massacres survivors win Rhee Yeunghui Prize Two survivors who lived through massacres carried out by Korean soldiers in 1968 in the former Quảng Nam Province (now merged with Đà Nẵng City) have been awarded the Rhee Yeunghui Prize in its 13th edition. 3 Vietnam news | 12/01/2025 08:13 Mimosa Pass reopens after 10 days of transport disruption From 6pm on Sunday, contractors repairing the pass began regulating traffic, allowing all vehicles to travel through the area. 4 Vietnam news | 12/01/2025 07:40 Việt Nam drafts new language skills framework aligned with global benchmark The draft circular, now open for public comment, lays out a seven-tier scale and introduces more detailed skill descriptors to guide curriculum design, teacher training and textbook development. 5 Vietnam news | 12/01/2025 07:35 Việt Nam to launch major expansion of key HCM City-Mekong Delta expressway this month Việt Nam will begin a major expansion of a nearly 100km expressway next month to ease chronic congestion on the main artery connecting HCM City with the Mekong Delta, one of the country’s key agricultural and logistics hubs. 6 Vietnam news | 11/30/2025 18:14 Việt Nam Fatherland Front allocates additional aid to hard-hit flood provinces According to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority, the floods left 98 people dead and 10 missing. Economic losses have climbed to an estimated VNĐ14.35 trillion ($544 million) across the south-central region, reflecting extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural production. 7 Vietnam news | 11/30/2025 17:02 Việt Nam–Cuba exemplary, loyal, rare relationship – most valuable asset of two countries: diplomat Economic, trade and investment cooperation has emerged as the main driver of bilateral growth, and people-to-people exchanges are becoming more vibrant, deepening the bond between the two nations. 8 Vietnam news | 11/30/2025 16:10 Women compete in entrepreneurship, participate in global supply chains: PM Phạm Minh Chính PM Phạm Minh Chính called on Vietnamese women to promote the spirit of "Three Pioneers" and "Five Masters" in innovative entrepreneurship under Project 2415. 9 Vietnam news | 11/30/2025 14:34 Lifestart Foundation sends relief to flood-damaged communities The Australian NGO Lifestart Foundation, in co-operation with the Đà Nẵng Union of Friendship Organisations, has implemented an emergency relief programme supporting affected communities in recovering from the disaster and rebuilding their lives and livelihoods. 10 Vietnam news | 11/29/2025 17:51 Irish Aid commits $1.62 million to Resilience First programme in Việt Nam Irish Aid in Việt Nam has committed €1.4 million (US$1.62 million) to the Resilience First programme to strengthen climate resilience and empower ethnic minority women in three provinces. 11 Vietnam news | 11/29/2025 17:03 Việt Nam urged to accelerate biotechnology to capture global growth momentum Despite strong foundations in artificial intelligence and biotechnology, with more than 250 experts and researchers, Việt Nam's ability to translate research into commercial products remains limited. 12 Vietnam news | 11/29/2025 14:30 Hà Nội businesses seek clarity on new social and health insurance policies Businesses in Hà Nội are seeking clearer guidance on Việt Nam’s newly revised social and health insurance laws, as the country moves to modernise its social welfare system. 13 Vietnam news | 11/29/2025 14:19 Specialists urge Việt Nam to guard against cognitive decline in the age of AI But as AI tools become more accessible, experts are sounding the alarm over a growing dependence that could weaken human thinking. 14 Vietnam news | 11/29/2025 06:42 FPT strengthens commitment to building Việt Nam’s semiconductor ecosystem Members of a new Semiconductor Alliance will collaborate to share laboratories, strengthen training programmes, promote technology transfer and advise the Government on policies to support the semiconductor ecosystem. 15 Vietnam news | 11/28/2025 21:50 Police dismantle network moving over $2.5 billion in illicit transactions Police in Đà Nẵng have busted a major cross-border network accused of laundering billions and running large-scale scams, leading to 33 arrests across several provinces. 16 Vietnam news | 11/28/2025 20:23 Việt Nam, RoK step up cooperation in labour, employment Both sides commended the strong development of Việt Nam – RoK diplomatic relations and agreed on the need for closer coordination between the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and Korean labour authorities. 17 Vietnam news | 11/28/2025 20:19 Việt Nam maintains HIV treatment, but prevention services face strain: UNAIDS PrEP, considered a critical prevention option against HIV, used to be provided for free at local clinics under donor-supported programmes before funding disruptions. 18 Vietnam news | 11/28/2025 19:43 Alleged South Korean's human trafficking kingpin captured in Việt Nam On November 21, Khánh Hòa Provincial Police apprehended Yeo Sungjin, 37, a South Korean national, while he was hiding in a luxury apartment within the Mường Thanh Viễn Triều apartment–hotel complex in Bắc Nha Trang Ward. 19 Vietnam news | 11/28/2025 16:10 Central Việt Nam races to secure boats and evacuate residents as Storm Koto approaches Thousands of fishing boats have been ordered ashore and high-risk villages prepared for evacuation as Storm Koto edges closer to Việt Nam’s south-central coast. 20 Vietnam news | 11/28/2025 15:47 Awakening handicraft values The Ha Nội Support Center for Enterprise and Investment Promotion and the Hà Nội Association of Handicrafts and Traditional Craft Villages recently organised a seminar themed ‘’Awakening the Value of Craft Villages: Connecting Investment – Spreading Thăng Long Culture’. Artisans shared their challenges and aspirations, while experts offered insights to help develop craft villages in the new era. 42 43 44 45 46