Every evening after work, he logged into an online game to unwind, leaving household responsibilities to his wife. "It's the shock of realizing the strong, dependable man I married chose to pour his heart out to a stranger online." When the virtual feel realWhat distinguishes digital infidelity is not the absence of physical contact but rather the presence of emotional consequence. "They often begin with the smallest interactions, private messages, late night conversations, or emotional closeness to someone outside the marriage." Caution about marriage in digital eraDigital infidelity is a quiet alarm bell about the state of marriage in a hyperconnected era.

Photo: Mau Truong / Tuoi TreThe General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) said in Notice No. Approved operators will be listed on the GACC website. Vietnamese exporters must implement quality management and traceability systems, maintain orchard hygiene, control pests using integrated methods, and follow good agricultural practices. Packing facilities must meet strict hygiene standards, sort and clean fruits, and use approved packaging materials. Chinese customs will inspect shipments at entry points, returning or destroying any consignments found with live pests, soil, or plant debris.

Subsequently, on June 26, 2025, the National Assembly passed a resolution on tuition exemption and financial support for preschool children and general education students. Even before the official policy was enacted, the idea of free public education had already received widespread public support, particularly among parents. It will also help reduce dropout rates due to economic hardship.”He added that the move represents a strategic step toward universalizing general education and promoting equal access-ensuring that no child is left behind. “This policy fosters an egalitarian educational system where all students-regardless of family income-have the opportunity to access quality education,” Dr. Lam said. This includes 4.8 million preschool children, 8.9 million primary school students, 6.5 million lower secondary students, and 3 million upper secondary students.

More significantly, Vietnam now sits just seven places away from the FIFA top 100-a milestone long considered elusive in the country’s football journey. December 2025 FIFA rankings in the ASEAN region – Source: Asean FootballVietnam marked the region’s biggest climb in December – ScreenshotElsewhere in the region, shifts were telling. The more dramatic story, however, was Malaysia, which plummeted to 121st after a hefty 22.52-point deduction related to issues involving naturalized players. This contrast underscores how FIFA rankings not only reflect on-field results, but also deeper matters of governance, long-term planning, and transparency. For Vietnam, the climb is a promising sign of growing ambition in an increasingly competitive Asian football landscape.

Giang and her husband, Tran Ngoc Chung (born 1992, Hanoi), held their wedding on December 13–14, 2025. The wedding of Huong Giang and Ngoc Chung welcomed 60 unexpected guests. A group of "internet guests" added lively energy to the celebration. Before the big day, Giang met the group once in person to break the ice. The 60 guests - now affectionately known as “internet friends” - arrived early to help with the preparations.

A doctor examines a patient with osteoarthritis, whose legs have become deformed because of untreated knee joint degeneration, at a hospital in Vietnam. Doctors in major Vietnamese cities say they are seeing more patients in their 20s and 30s complaining of chronic back, neck and knee pain, with imaging tests revealing early degeneration of the spine or joints. “The number of young patients has clearly increased, especially among office workers,” said Le Nhat Duy, a doctor at the hospital. “Many young people keep exercising despite pain, turning minor injuries into chronic damage that is much harder to treat,” he said. The WHO recommends adults engage in at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, and doctors advise regular movement breaks, proper warm-ups before exercise and early medical evaluation if joint pain persists for more than two weeks.

On December 22, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a decision to appoint Le Manh Hung - Chairman of the Members’ Council of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (now known as the National Industrial and Energy Group) - to serve as the acting Minister of Industry and Trade. Hung was born on October 24, 1973, in Hung Yen Province. He holds a degree in petrochemical organic technology, a PhD in petrochemical science, and has completed advanced political theory training. His appointment comes following a Politburo decision to assign Nguyen Hong Dien - Central Party Committee member and former Minister of Industry and Trade - as Deputy Party Secretary in charge of the Party Committee of the National Assembly. As of now, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is supported by four deputy ministers: Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, Phan Thi Thang, Truong Thanh Hoai, and Nguyen Hoang Long.

Associate Prof Huynh Quyet Thang, Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), said the development of technology and AI in recent years has significantly changed many professions. The school’s nearly 55 majors cover all of the nation’s important technology sectors,” Thang said. The school focuses on training engineers with interdisciplinary knowledge, such as integrating robotics with AI or fashion and textile technology with AI. “Therefore, we must accept challenges, be ready to acquire new knowledge and skills, and use technology to keep pace with technological development,” Thang said. He also noted two skills that students still lack and need to improve: English proficiency and confidence in their own abilities.

Thu and her mother, Mrs. Thap, plotted the fake death to collect insurance payouts. Initial investigations confirmed that the woman requesting the reversal was indeed the person who had been issued a death certificate. They even hired a local shaman from Hoat Giang Commune to help stage a fake funeral. During police questioning, Nguyen Thi Thu admitted to faking her death due to fears that her illness might prevent insurance eligibility. Both Nguyen Thi Thu and her mother, Tran Thi Thap, are being held for investigation on charges of insurance fraud, in accordance with Vietnamese law.

On December 21, at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi, Nguyen Trong Tai officially opened his solo exhibition Reflected light, featuring 29 works created over the past five years. Nguyen Trong Tai has been exploring the ballet theme since his student days. Nguyen Trong Tai’s nude series reveals a discreet, poetic approach. Sharing his thoughts about the exhibition, Nguyen Trong Tai said: “Reflected light is the flash that emerges from fragments - ancient relics that have endured the ravages of time. Born in 1978 in Thai Nguyen, Nguyen Trong Tai graduated from the Hanoi University of Fine Arts (now Vietnam University of Fine Arts) in 2004, majoring in Printmaking.

Image of the foreign woman performing a motorcycle "circus act." On December 21, the Traffic Police Department of Khanh Hoa Province reported that it had forwarded the case of a Russian woman accused of reckless motorbike riding to the provincial Criminal Police Division for further investigation. The incident began circulating online on December 18, when videos emerged showing the woman riding a motorcycle with license plate 79N2-552.54. She said she had performed the stunt - lying on the seat while riding - along various roads in Cam Lam District (formerly part of Khanh Hoa) during January and June of 2025. Believing that the act showed signs of disrupting public order, the traffic police finalized the preliminary case file and handed it over to the Criminal Police Division of Khanh Hoa Province for legal processing under the appropriate statutes.

Photo: Tuoi TreThe HPV vaccine is used to prevent cervical cancer in women and several cancers in men caused by the human papillomavirus. The HPV vaccine is one of four new vaccines scheduled for inclusion in the national immunization program during the 2024-30 period. Public health experts said that many countries have sharply reduced HPV infections and cervical cancer cases through widespread vaccination combined with early screening. In Vietnam, HPV vaccines have been available since before 2010, but the uptake has remained low because the vaccines were offered mainly through private services at a relatively high cost. Health authorities said including the HPV vaccine in the free national program will significantly expand access and help Vietnam move toward eliminating HPV-related diseases, particularly cervical cancer.

People use their mobile phones as they warm themselves by an outdoor fire during cold weather in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi TreRead what is in the news in Vietnam today:Society-- Hanoi traffic police said on Sunday that traffic flow at major intersections improved and congestion eased after seven days of operating an artificial intelligence-powered traffic control network, with AI cameras detecting 1,020 violations, mainly running red lights and riding without helmets. -- Hanoi authorities said the city would stage a 15-minute fireworks display at five locations across the capital from 11:45 pm on December 31 to mark the 2026 New Year, according to VnExpress. -- Vietnam’s state budget revenue reached about VND2.47 quadrillion (US$94 billion) by December 15, exceeding the full-year 2025 target by 25 percent, the Ministry of Finance said. Sciences-- Two species from Vietnam, the sucker-mouthed fish Supradiscus varidiscus and the bee Habropoda pierwolae, were among more than 70 new species identified in 2025 and listed by the American Museum of Natural History.

A developed country is one in which intangible assets and intellectual property account for a large proportion of total national assets. Regarding AI-generated products, the Law affirms that AI is not a subject of intellectual property rights. Intellectual property will be incorporated into general and higher education, while communication and outreach to enterprises and communities will be strengthened. An important content of the Law is to strengthen support for the creation and commercial exploitation of IP rights objects. increasingly account for a large proportion of enterprise value, setting the goal of transforming IP assets into assets that can be valued, bought, sold, and mortgaged shows a new mindset.

Released on December 19, Avatar: Fire and Ash has lived up to its massive expectations, becoming a global box office sensation. Credit: DisneyThe movie has created an unprecedented box office craze and is projected to dominate theaters throughout the 2025 holiday season. Nonetheless, it was enough to push the animated blockbuster past the 200 billion VND (8.3 million USD) milestone in Vietnam. Animated film The King of Kings came in third with 1.5 billion VND (62,000 USD), while Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro took fourth with 1.1 billion VND (46,000 USD). Vietnamese film The Hunt for Ambergris rounded out the top five, grossing just over 600 million VND (25,000 USD) in three days.