An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh.

Viet Nam's total trade in 2025 reached about 920 billion USD, up 16.9% year on year. Of the total, exports were valued at 470.59 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 15.9%, while imports amounted to 449.41 billion USD, up 18%, resulting in a trade surplus of around 21.2 billion USD.

Viet Nam’s economy in 2025 stands out for its impressive resilience and ability to overcome challenges, according to Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 signed a decision on the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence (the Steering Committee).

China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Viet Nam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

Cuba will maintain its tradition of educational cooperation with Viet Nam by offering 15 full scholarships to Vietnamese students for the 2026–2027 academic year, the Cuban Government has announced.

On December 9, 2025, in India, the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO adopted a decision inscribing Dong Ho folk painting craft on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, rising trade protectionism, and strong supply chain restructuring, Vietnam continues to maintain its position as a strategic destination for foreign investment flows, according to Russia's news agency Sputnik.

The Vietnamese delegation secured eight more gold medals on December 16 at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand, marking one of the most successful competition days for Viet Nam at the regional sporting event.

Amid the festive atmosphere of the 2025 Minsk International Charity Christmas Fair in Belarus ahead of the New Year, the Vietnamese booth has stood out as a popular destination, featuring vivid decorations and showcasing images of Viet Nam’s land, people, tourism and cuisine.

Viet Nam has actively participated in activities marking International Migrants Day 2025 in Singapore, reflecting the strong engagement of the Vietnamese community in supporting migrant workers and promoting social cohesion.

Bosnia and Herzegovina highly values Viet Nam’s dynamic development achievements and its increasingly prominent position in the region and the world, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Le Thai, who presented his credentials on December 12 in the capital city of Sarajevo.

At the 33rd National Congress of the Communist Party of Uruguay (PCU), held in Montevideo from December 12–14, the images of President Ho Chi Minh and Viet Nam were printed on the ballots used at the congress.

Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on December 14 held a meeting with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow during his working visit to Thailand.

U22 Viet Nam opened their SEA Games 33 journey with a 2-1 victory over Laos on December 3 at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, giving them an early advantage in the group stage with three points.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang held talks with State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Volfovich Aleksandr Grigorievich held talks on December 3 in Ha Noi, where they also signed a protocol to establish a joint working group to expand and strengthen cooperation in security.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on December 3 afternoon as part of his working trip to Laos to co-chair the 48th Meeting of the Viet Nam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee on Bilateral Cooperation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) To Lam on December 2 visited former General Secretaries of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and former Presidents of Laos Choummaly Sayasone and Bounnhang Vorachith as part of his ongoing state visit to Laos.

Viet Nam is working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on a comprehensive review of its national nuclear power infrastructure, an important step in preparing for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project and similar projects in the future.

Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Laos is one of Viet Nam’s most significant foreign affairs activities in 2025. The visit reaffirms the strong resolve of the two countries’ leaders to continue preserving, nurturing, and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos.