The provincial sustainable development index (PSDI 2021) report, which was announced at a workshop on December 21 in Hanoi, reflects clearly efforts of Vietnamese localities in implementing sustainable development goals in the context of difficulties and geopolitical conflicts in the world.

Vietnam has improved the fishery industry to meet requirements on the European Commission's illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing prevention after receiving the "yellow card" warning from the EC five years ago. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, spoke to Vietnam News Agency about this issue.

While many consider graffiti a street painting movement in Việt Nam that sometimes causes annoyance for residents and authorities, a world-famous artist is trying to prove it is truly an artform.

Visitors wearing XR glasses can view XR content at certain spots during their tour of the citadel and see rebuilt images of the ancient palace.

A 120-food collection featuring traditional culture and lifestyle from 19 provinces in the central Việt Nam has been introduced to the national 421-unique cuisine collection after a six-month search in 63 provinces and cities.

More than 100 wooden statues created by ethnic artisans in Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) are on display in Đà Lạt City in Lâm Đồng Province.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation arrived in Jakarta on December 21, beginning a three-day State visit to Indonesia.

40 per cent of the Mekong Delta will disappear by 2100 due to a lack of sediment, and overexploitation of sand is to blame.

The State should have specific policies to encourage learners and to attract good students to study in agriculture, forestry and fishery majors, said professor Trần Đức Viên.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Division 304 under the Army Corps 2 held a traditional gathering in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on December 21 on the occasion of the 78th founding anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army and the 33rd anniversary of All-People Defence Festival (December 22).

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien visited the Episcopal Palace of Kon Tum Diocese to offer Christmas greetings to the Catholic community in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on December 21.

The public security force needs to continue its core and pioneering role in preventing and pushing back emerging risks and challenges in national defense, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on December 21.

The Ministry of Justice and Standing Office of the Government's Human Rights Steering Committee held a consultation workshop in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on December 21 on the draft of the fourth country report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

With the efforts of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Committee for Foreign Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Affairs and the support of ministries, agencies, localities and foreign NGOs, the foreign aid mobilisation has recorded positive results despite uncertainties in the region and the world.

A delegation led by Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen visited and congratulated Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Nang on December 21 on the occasion of the Christmas season and New Year 2023.

A training workshop on child labour mitigation and communication skills for trade union officials in the south is underway in Ho Chi Minh City from December 21-22.

Navy Region 4 ships carrying officers, soldiers, journalists as well as New Year gifts departed from Cam Ranh military port in the central province of Khanh Hoa on December 21 for Truong Sa (Spratly).

HCM City’s much-anticipated first metro line saw its first test run on 9-km of elevated track between Suối Tiên Station and Bình Thái Station on Wednesday.

About 18.8 million disadvantaged people have received support from the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) in 2022 with a total funding of 4.7 trillion VND (over 198 million USD), heard a conference in Hanoi on December 21.

On behalf of the leaders of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, Politburo member and Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh visited the Archbishop’s Palace of Ho Chi Minh City Archdiocese and the General Confederation of the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (South) on December 21, on the occasion of Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023.