The upgrade follows directives from the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Construction and is designed to ease pressure on existing infrastructure by lifting the terminal’s annual capacity from 10 million to 15 million passengers. For the first time, a full suite of automated technologies has been deployed across the terminal, giving travellers greater control over their procedures from check-in to boarding.
Addressing the gathering that drew more than 300 guests, Vietnamese Consul General in Sydney Nguyen Thanh Tung highlighted contributions of the Vietnamese community in Australia, particularly intellectuals and professionals, to the host society as well as cooperation between the two countries.
A report from the Central Steering Committee for National Target Programmes for the 2021–2025 period showed that poverty reduction in ethnic minority-inhabited areas averaged 3.2% per year. Per capita income among ethnic minorities is estimated to reach 45.9 million VND (1,760 USD) in 2025, a 3.3-fold increase from the 2020 level, well surpassing the goal of more than doubling.
Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor to the Japan–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, highlighted the rapid and substantive development of the Vietnam–Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, while hailing the Vietnamese Government’s education reforms, particularly in higher education.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien voiced his confidence that sustained goodwill and joint action would allow both sides to tackle lingering war consequences while broadening cooperation across other domains, which, he described as the best way to heal physical, emotional, and societal scars and fostering the stronger Vietnam - US relationship.
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam in Geneva, highlighted the event as a window into a nation defined by cultural diversity, social distinctiveness, robust growth momentum and a steadfast pursuit of putting people at the centre.
Japan pledged a 1.5 million USD emergency non-refundable assistance package to help address the aftermath of the disasters.
As the National External Information Service Awards mark its 11th year, one continues to set the benchmark for how the world sees the country: the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a state wire service that remains the backbone of national external communication efforts.
During 34 days of operations in Cambodia (November 6–December 10, 2025), the search teams recovered 180 sets of remains: 16 by Team K70, 140 by Team K71, and 24 by Team K73.
Local authorities emphasise that combating IUU fishing is not only crucial for lifting the EC’s “yellow card” but also an opportunity to modernise the fisheries sector. Meeting international standards, they note, will raise the value of Vietnamese seafood, expand export markets and strengthen the sector’s global reputation.
Border Guard Commands of Hue city, Da Nang and Quang Ngai province on December 9 held their 19th annual meeting with the Military Command of Laos’ Sekong province to review cooperation in border management and security.
The two sides discussed mechanisms and policies to promote the recruitment of Vietnamese workers to Thuringia, emphasising transparent, ethical, and lawful recruitment processes, as well as equal treatment, social welfare, and income for Vietnamese workers.
Immediately after receiving the information about the quake off the coast of Aomori prefecture, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan activated emergency response measures. It took urgent actions under its citizen protection plan, promptly contacting local authorities, relevant agencies, Vietnamese community associations and key liaison points.
The first garden is slated for inauguration when the next OV delegation visits Truong Sa in 2026. The Vietnamese community in Poland vowed to support future initiatives for Vietnam’s seas and islands, considering it a sacred duty of those living far from home.
This is the second time this year that the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC) has cooperated with the Malaysian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (Malaysia MRCC) in conducting such an operation in Malaysian waters.
The two sides discussed measures to deepen academic collaboration between KKU and Vietnamese educational institutions. Key areas of interest included expanding Vietnamese-language teaching at KKU and fostering joint research on Mekong-related issues, culture, education, and knowledge exchange between the two countries.
The Ministry of Construction has prepared a system of disaster-resilient housing design templates for 2007–2023, comprising 176 models ready for localities to use.
The Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 is not only a festival but also a stepping stone toward establishing an annual “Vietnam Happiness Day”, affirming that the country is not only a land of natural beauty, but also a destination of humanity, peace, and confidence in a better future.
ADB's emergency international assistance package worth 2 million USD aims to support central Vietnam communities whose lives and livelihoods have been heavily affected by prolonged torrential rains and flooding.
“With more than 65 years of standing shoulder to shoulder in the fight against distorted narratives, Prensa Latina and the VNA have the shared responsibility to uphold the voice of truth on the international stage,” said President of Prensa Latina, Jorge Leganoa Alonso.
SPC Chief Justice Nguyen Van Quang and SPP Prosecutor General Nguyen Huy Tien on December 3 reported to the NA on the implementation of resolutions from the 14th and 15th tenures.
Discussing Vietnam’s push toward digital transformation in journalism, Minh said the country has rapidly advanced its efforts in the post-COVID-19 era. He stressed that digital transformation goes beyond technology investment, requiring a shift in mindset, skills, newsroom models, and methods of information delivery.
As of November 29, all 101 tasks assigned by the Prime Minister had been completed and all violations handled nationwide. Authorities imposed fines totaling roughly 162 billion VND (6.23 million USD) across 4,037 cases and launched criminal proceedings against 91 cases involving 138 individuals.
Based on recovered artefacts and eyewitness accounts, Search Team K91 under the Dong Thap provincial Military Command believed that the remains belong to five Vietnamese martyrs who died in 1972-1973. Their identities have not yet been confirmed.
By the end of June this year, Japan had received about 200,000 Vietnamese technical interns and 150,000 specified skilled workers, making Vietnam the largest sending country. Many workers returning from Japan have effectively applied the knowledge and skills they acquired there.