Residents of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City flocked to churches, Catholic neighborhoods, and central streets to enjoy Christmas Eve on the evening of 24/12.
The Chairwoman of a National Assembly Committee has urged early control over escalating vegetable prices ahead of the Tet holiday, with many varieties having doubled or even tripled compared to a few months prior.
A 6 km long, 60-meter-wide road, connecting Cat Lai Port to Ring Road 3 with a total investment of nearly 8,800 billion dong, is expected to alleviate congestion at Ho Chi Minh City's largest cargo port.
The Department of Construction allows vehicles under 16 seats and trucks under 5 tons to use Khanh Le Pass (national route 27C) daily from 6 am to 5 pm, starting 24/12, after more than one month of closure due to landslides.
A new road, spanning over 6 km and 6,5 m wide, originating from Thai Thuan village, De Gi commune, will provide visitors access to the nation's highest Cham tower, a site of one thousand years of history.
Numerous intersections along routes such as Pham Hung, Minh Khai, and Co Linh are undergoing traffic reorganization, involving sidewalk narrowing and road resurfacing to enhance traffic flow.
Starting 1/1/2026, Hanoi will pilot restricting trucks over 10 tons and container vehicles from traveling on elevated Ring Road 3 during peak hours: 6-9h in the morning and 16h-20h in the afternoon.
On the evening of 24/12, Hoan Kiem ward will host the launch ceremony for the Hoan Kiem Lake - Turtle Tower Art Lighting Space, kicking off a series of cultural and artistic activities to welcome New Year 2026.
The 159 km long ring road, traversing Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Tay Ninh, with a total investment exceeding 120.400 billion dong, is scheduled to commence construction between June and September 2026 and be completed in two years.
Personnel nominated to participate in the Central Committee, Politburo, Secretariat, and key Party and State leadership for the 14th term (2026-2031) were unanimously presented to the Congress with high consensus.
On 23/12, the railway company announced an increase of 11 train services, providing approximately 5,500 additional tickets on routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang, Tam Ky, and Da Nang, to meet demand during the Tet holiday.
Ho Chi Minh City plans a 15 km cable car from Co Ong Airport to Con Dao's central area to prevent congestion from rising visitor numbers while preserving the forest.
Following administrative boundary adjustments, Ha Noi and TP HCM remain the two localities with the highest number of national assembly delegates nationwide, with 32 and 38 respectively.
A strong cold air mass arrives just in time for Christmas, bringing rain and sharply dropping temperatures to the northern region; the central region will be dry on Christmas eve but rain increases from 25/12; while the southern region experiences intermittent unseasonal rain.
General Secretary To Lam, speaking on behalf of the personnel nominated for the 14th Central Committee and key leadership positions, stated a commitment to continued unity, working with a spirit of responsibility and high efficiency.
On the morning of 23/12, the 15th meeting of the Central Executive Committee held its closing session, having completed its agenda, including a report on personnel for the 14th national congress.
After over two months of construction, Binh Phuoc 1 bridge was raised by 1.25 m, allowing vehicles to resume normal traffic from the morning of 23/12, improving both road and waterway transportation.
Nguyen Van Thinh is accused of failing to observe and driving a container truck into a line of vehicles stopped at a red light, causing two fatalities.
A fire erupted before dawn, engulfing many stalls in Dinh Cong Green Market. Traders stood by helplessly, watching years of savings potentially turn to ash.
General Secretary To Lam has urged a focus on demarcating and largely completing the collection of martyrs' remains in the core Vi Xuyen area ahead of the 80th anniversary of Invalids and Martyrs' Day.
A crocodile nearly one meter long and weighing about 10 kg appeared on a plot of land near residential homes in Tan Thanh ward, causing concern among residents who then organized its capture.
A multi-vehicle accident involving seven vehicles on National Highway 5 resulted in two immediate fatalities and one severe injury on the afternoon of 22/12.
On the first working day of the 15th conference, the Central Committee met separately to finalize the personnel report for the 14th term, slated for submission to the Party Congress and the first Central Committee meeting of the 14th term for decision.
An automobile repair and maintenance workshop spanning over 500 square meters in Hoi Phu ward, former Pleiku City, unexpectedly caught fire, destroying two passenger cars on the afternoon of 22/12.
