VOV.VN - The final round of the Viet Nam Japan AI Hackathon 2025 took place in Tokyo on December 13, bringing together eight outstanding teams selected from the Vietnamese engineering and research community in Japan.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the central province of Quang Tri to apply a state of emergency in housing reconstruction for 12 families whose houses collapsed or were damaged in recent natural disasters, with completion required before December 31.

The Hanoi Department of Public Security on December 13 officially put the city’s smart traffic control centre into operation, enabling the electronic handling of administrative violations related to traffic order and road safety.

Vietnam and the United Kingdom on December 13 officially launched the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) initiative in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Prof.Dr. Tran Hong Thai, Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) has been conferred the Honorary Doctorate, a prestigious academic recognition awarded to individuals with outstanding contributions to scientific development, education, and international collaboration in the energy sector.

VOV.VN - The 171st repatriation ceremony for the remains of a US servicemen missing in action (MIA) in the Vietnam War took place at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi on the morning of December 13.

VOV.VN - Japan will provide US$1.5 million in emergency non-refundable aid to help Vietnam recover from severe storm and flood damage in the central region, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on December 12.

A Vietnam-Japan intellectual property (IP) protection workshop was held in Hanoi on December 12 to enhance professional exchanges between Vietnam’s market surveillance forces and Japanese organisations and businesses.

In strict compliance with the Government’s directives on accelerating the digitalisation of fisheries data, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is stepping up the application of digital technologies in managing and monitoring fishing vessels.

The Vietnam-Austria forum on skilled labour and vocational training has been organised in Krems city, opening up opportunities for the two countries to boost cooperation in high-quality human resources development.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City on December 12 became the world’s largest “brain arena” as it opened the 34th World Memory Championships (WMC 2025), marking the first time Vietnam has staged the event.

The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) organised a ceremony in Hanoi on December 11 to announce DNA identification results of the remains of fallen soldiers, using a newly developed genomic analysis process (NGS–SNP).

The Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety, in collaboration with relevant industries and agencies, have worked with an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review Mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Vietnam’s national nuclear power infrastructure.

VOV.VN - Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has awarded the Labour Order to students who won prizes at international Olympiads and science-technology competitions in 2025.

VOV.VN - An intensified cold surge arriving on December 13 is expected to bring severe cold to the northern mountains and midlands, with some high-altitude areas turning bitterly cold, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has reported.

VOV.VN - Chronic kidney disease, once predominantly seen in older adults, is now increasingly affecting younger people in Vietnam, raising serious concerns across the healthcare system and the socio-economic sphere.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Canva, a tech unicorn based in New South Wales, Australia, aiming to develop high-quality human resources and enhance the city’s digital innovation capacity.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Transportation Project Management Board has recently submitted a proposal to construct a road tunnel beneath the Red River along the Ring Road 2.5 axis with a total estimated cost of VND46,534 billion (nearly US$1.8 billion).

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (VMRCC), together with relevant agencies and the ship’s local agent, on December 11 coordinated the emergency transfer of a passenger injured aboard the cruise ship Westerdam en route from the northern province of Quang Ninh to Tien Sa Port in Da Nang.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam–Korea Friendship Awards and the Outstanding Enterprise Awards 2025 were held on December 10 at the National Assembly Building in Seoul, recognising outstanding businesses and individuals for their exceptional contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.

VOV.VN - Australian Education Minister Jason Clare recently visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to reaffirm Australia’s position as Vietnam’s most trusted partner in education and research.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is ramping up a wide range of measures to firmly combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, aiming to contribute to the national goal of removing the European Commission’s “yellow card” and promoting sustainable fisheries.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on December 11 approved a resolution on the country’s national energy development policies for 2026-2030, encouraging both State-owned and private enterprises to invest in small modular reactor projects and easing rules for offshore wind energy development.

VOV.VN - Two Vietnamese female farmers, Van Anh and H’Am Nie, were honoured by PepsiCo at the recent 2025 PepsiCo Global Farmer Awards in New York, the US.

The Prime Minister on December 10 issued a decision approving a scheme to send Vietnamese citizens to study in Russia, China, Eastern European countries, and former Soviet Union countries during 2026–2035.

Vietnam has the capacity, ambition and technological foundation to join the group of leading sustainable coastal urban nations in the coming decade, experts said at a dialogue on "advancing to the sea with ESG++ megacities: breakthroughs through green technology", held in Hanoi on December 9.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s nationwide health insurance referral reform, effective from July 1, 2025, has expanded patient benefits and improved access to medical services.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is set to face a strong cold spell in a couple of days, with temperatures in some mountainous areas expected to fall below 5°C, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

A conference reviewing 10 years of implementing the Directive of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on strengthening the Party's leadership in dealing with the consequences of toxic chemicals used by the US during the war in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 10 by the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (VAVA).

VOV.VN - Hanoi is set to bring into operation a network of 1,837 AI-enabled cameras and smart traffic signals to strengthen monitoring and traffic management. While most road users comply with regulations, violations remain visible, including running red lights, lane encroachment, riding without helmets, mounting pavements, and illegal stopping or parking.