(VOVWORLD) - In 2025 defense diplomacy continued to affirm its role as a pillar of Vietnam’s external relations. Vietnam’s defense diplomacy has been carried out on the principle of safeguarding a peaceful and stable environment for national development while proactively integrating, building strategic trust, contributing to global peace, and enhancing Vietnam’s international status.

(VOVWORLD) - The Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025, themed “Hanoi – Aculinary journey connecting creativity,”will take place from Friday to Sunday in Hanoi. This annual event aims to promote Hanoi’s culinary culture and boost thecapital’s cultural industry.

(VOVWORLD) -Global trade in 2025 has faced the most severe challenges in decades from tariffs and geopolitical tensions. It has shown considerable resilience, however, and recorded stronger growth than expected.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City is now expanding healthcare programs for the elderly in line with the Politburo’s Resolution 72 on improving the quality of life for senior citizens. Hospitals and local health stations are being connected into a continuous care system that offers older people comprehensive healthcare and treatment.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam welcomed its 20 millionth international visitor of the year at a formal ceremony held at Phu Quoc airport in An Giang province on Monday. That’s the most foreign visitors the country has received in 65 years.

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam prepares for the 14th National Party Congress, digital transformation and green transition have been identified as cross-cutting goals. Within this strategic framework, building a green and sustainable marine economy is a clear, long-term vision, aimed at unlocking the full potential of the seas while protecting the environment, marine ecosystems, and ensuring lasting livelihoods for future generations.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Nang has been named Vietnam’s Smart City of 2025, securing the national title granted this year by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA). This is the 6th consecutive year Da Nang has led the nation in digital transformation and smart urban development.

(VOVWORLD) - Conflicts spreading across many regions of the world, coupled with the digital gap and the lack of effective cyberspace governance mechanisms, have further exacerbated challenges to global human rights in 2025.

(VOVWORLD) - The 5th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week is underway across communes and wards citywide. It aims to stimulate tourism, boost growth, and kick off the festive year-end season with fresh, exciting experiences for residents and visitors.

(VOVWORLD) - December 10 is observed as Human Rights Day around the world. In Vietnam, this year’s focus is strengthening mechanisms to protect human rights in the digital environment. This is one of Vietnam’s national priorities in the new period and one of Vietnam’s eight initiatives while holding the membership at the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term, aiming to safeguard human rights amid climate change and digital transformation.