Việt Nam News

Over 4,000 schools closed in South Korea, with 82 left unused for 30 years

Falling student numbers are bringing sweeping changes to schools nationwide.

Over 60% of negative child-related reports in Bangladesh involve rape, murder: study

The report urges political commitment and stronger action to protect children from violence.

Indonesia deploys additional 1,500 personnel for post-flood recovery

Units stationed in affected areas have been working non-stop since the disaster struck on November 25. The reinforcements aim to maintain the effectiveness of rescue operations and post-disaster recovery.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire: joint statement

Both sides agree to an immediate ceasefire after the time of signature of this Joint Statement with effect from 12:00 hours noon (local time) on 27 December 2025.

Thailand, Cambodia reach preliminary agreements

The meeting, lasting only 35 minutes, was chaired on the Thai side by Gen Nuttapong Praokaew, deputy chief of defence forces, who serves as Thailand’s GBC secretary. 

TOP 10 WORLD EVENTS OF 2025 SELECTED BY VIETNAM NEWS AGENCY

The events include US reciprocal tariffs heighten global trade tensions, escalation of the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, global economic growth estimated at 3.2 per cent, Artificial intelligence emerges as a new front in global competition.

Republic of Korea moves to expand parole as prisons overflow

The move aligns with the current administration’s broader efforts to address overcrowding, which has raised humanitarian concerns across prisons and detention centres.

China moves to reduce childcare costs

The policy bans unauthorised charges under any pretext, including after-school classes or parental donations linked to enrollment.

Singapore tightens security ahead of Christmas Eve

They may conduct checks on bags and personal items when necessary, and members of the public are advised to cooperate to facilitate these checks.

Japan steps up support for ASEAN's low-carbon growth

Japanese policymakers and businesses increasingly view ASEAN, and Việt Nam in particular, as central to demonstrating that economic expansion and emissions reduction can move forward in tandem.

India unlocks nuclear sector: Parliament passes landmark bill

The “Shanti Bill” authorises private entities to build, own, and operate nuclear power plants, breaking exclusive control by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL).

Sharp decline in number of Chinese tourists but overall number of visitors to Japan exceeds previous record

The total number of inbound visitors from January to November reached 39,065,600, a 17.0 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The figure surpassed the annual record of 36,870,148 visitors set in 2024.

Cambodia, Thailand agree to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in Kuala Lumpur, says Malaysia PM Anwar

PM Anwar said the aim of the meeting is to convince Thailand and Cambodia to stop escalating tensions along the disputed borders.

Youth exodus to Seoul deepens, driven by wage gap and job concentration

Reports show that people in their twenties and thirties have an increasingly negative perception of regions outside of Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, largely due to a widening wage gap.

Afghan hunger crisis deepens as aid funding falls short, UN says

International aid to war-torn Afghanistan has dwindled significantly since 2021, when US-led forces ​exited ​the country and the Taliban regained power.

India’s EV boom is real – but the hardest miles lie ahead

India’s electric vehicle market, long dismissed as aspirational rather than imminent, is finally gathering speed.

Toxic air chokes Delhi as smog and dense fog lead to flight cancellations

Dense fog over the city reduced visibility at Palam Airport in the early hours, leading airlines to issue travel advisories, United News of India reported.

China’s economy beats expectations in 2025

The country's yearly gross domestic product surpassed US$15 trillion in 2021, US$17 trillion in 2022 and US$18 trillion in 2024, and is expected to reach about US$19.8 trillion this year.