Vietnam News Today (Dec. 16): Cuban President pledges support for Vietnamese investors; Foreign arrivals surge at year-end as Vietnam enters peak season for international tourism; Vietnamese students in Australia continue mission of connecting, inspiring; More strong cold spells likely to grip Vietnam in coming two months.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 15): Vietnam, Japan hold 8th strategic partnership dialogue; Vietnam to collect fingerprints, facial images at border gates from 2025; Northern region braces for cold front with lows of 5°C; Vietnam calls for full adherence to UNCLOS legal standards, obligations.

The People’s Committee of Hà Nam Province organized the 2024 training conference on external communication regarding human rights on the afternoon of December 12. The event combined in-person and online formats, connecting the provincial People’s Committee headquarters with local districts, towns, and cities. Over 200 delegates attended the event.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 14): Vietnam announces candidacy for next-term UN Human Rights Council; Vietnamese, Kuwaiti foreign ministries hold fourth political consultation; Vietnam fulfils role as Chair of ASEAN Spouses Circle; Fireworks to light up Ho Chi Minh City skies on New Year’s Eve.