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The award ceremony of the Human Act Prize 2025 took place on the evening of December 16 at Ho Guom Theatre (Ha Noi), honouring outstanding projects and ideas, as well as community-oriented actions that have inspired dedication and perseverance in service for a better future for all.

Forty years after the launch of renewal, Viet Nam has continued to develop, affirming its position and prestige on the international stage as it does today. Renewal has not been limited to the economy alone, but has also encompassed institutions, culture and society, science and technology, national governance, and human development. This has been a comprehensive, profound, creative and sustainable process of renewal.

General Secretary To Lam and members of the Ha Noi National Assembly Delegation, Constituency No. 1, met voters in Ha Noi on the morning of December 15 following the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly.

The Nguyen Xa water puppetry tradition in Hung Yen Province has been officially recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage. In recent years, this unique art form has been introduced into school curricula, enabling pupils to study and experience the craft first-hand.

For generations, the seasonal floodwaters have been a familiar feature of life for people in the southwestern region of Viet Nam. The arrival of floodwaters not only brings alluvium and washes away salinity from the fields, but also carries many gifts generously bestowed by nature.

On the evening of December 13, at the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian street, the Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with the Ha Noi People’s Committee, organised the opening ceremony of the National Innovation Startup Festival 2025 (TechFest Viet Nam 2025) under the theme “Innovation for All – A New Growth Driver”.

The Central Steering Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption, Wastefulness and Negative Phenomena convened a national conference to review its work during the 13th National Party Congress tenure. Party General Secretary To Lam chaired the event and delivered directive remarks.

General Secretary To Lam chaired a working session with standing members of the subcommittees for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress on the morning of December 9.

Since 2020, Ho Chi Minh City has undergone major changes, taking on the appearance of a megacity. A series of infrastructure projects have been completed, such as metro line No.1, Ba Son Bridge, Tan Son Nhat Terminal T3, the new Mien Dong Coach Station, Bach Dang Wharf, the Saigon Riverside Park… shaping the image of a modern and dynamic urban centre.

On the morning of December 8, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, Tran Cam Tu, Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat chaired and delivered a speech directing the National Conference to review Party organisation and building work in 2025 and deploy tasks in 2026.

Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong city is now undergoing transformation towards sustainable green tourism development. Modern and environmentally friendly transport services bring visitors to beautiful beaches nestled against majestic rocky mountains and lush green forests. A variety of rich tour options allow travellers to feel as though they are living in a dreamlike land.

President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony and held talks with Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who is paying a State visit to Viet Nam from January 30 to December 2, at the Presidential Palace on December 1.

Belonging to an ethnic group with a population of less than 10,000 people, living concentrated in Lai Chau province, the Mang ethnic group creates a unique cultural appearance for the land on the border of the Fatherland. Wedding customs with many unique rituals contribute to enriching the cultural heritage of the Vietnamese ethnic groups.

'To quoc trong tim (Homeland in our hearts): The concert film' awakened a profound sense of national pride and left a powerful emotional impact on both lecturers and students during a screening held at VinUniversity (VinUni) on the evening of November 26. 

State President Luong Cuong attends the 50th anniversary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s National Day (December 2, 1975 –2025) and the 105th birth anniversary of Chairman Kaysone Phomvihane (December 13, 1920 – 2025), held in Ha Noi on November 27.

President Luong Cuong received Vladislav Valerievich Shapsha, Governor of Kaluga Province (Russian Federation), who is on a working visit to Viet Nam, at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi on November 25.

A national conference was held in Ha Noi on November 24 to review the work of inspection, supervision, and disciplinary enforcement within the Party in 2025 and throughout the 13th Party Congress tenure. Party General Secretary To Lam chaired the conference and delivered the keynote address.

The National Assembly Standing Committee convened the first-ever lawmaking forum in Ha Noi on November 22 under the theme ‘Improving institutions and laws to meet the requirements of national development in the new era’. National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended and delivered a speech at the forum.

After more than two weeks of vibrant activities, the Thang Long–Ha Noi Festival 2025 came to a close on November16, leaving lasting impressions on both visitors and city residents.

As part of the Thang Long Cultural Festival, an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) Parade was held at the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake on November 15, featuring around 1,400 participants.