On December 22, 2024, the Politburo issued Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science and technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. For the first time, these areas have been prioritized as the “top critical breakthrough,” serving as the main driving force for rapidly developing a modern productive force, refining production relations, innovating national governance methods, advancing socio-economic development, preventing the risk of stagnation, and propelling Vietnam toward prosperity in the new era.

On February 17, Hanoi Medical University held the launching ceremony of the "Francophone Space", marking an important step in developing the studying and teaching of the French language and promoting international cooperation in medical education.

The "Hello Vietnam" exhibition is an opportunity for Vietnamese-American artists to showcase their artistic perspectives and a journey of rediscovering their roots through each brushstroke.

The date February 17, 1979, marks the beginning of the Northern Border Defense War, a conflict that arose from territorial disputes between Vietnam and China. While a tragic moment between the two socialist nations, the justified conflict serves as an important reminder of Vietnamese sovereignty and the profound sacrifices of Vietnam's military and people.