Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Party conference spotlights key reforms in inspection, disciplinary work

Resolution 05 introduces a number of breakthrough viewpoints, positioning inspection and supervision as one of the Party’s most critical leadership functions. It is defined as a mechanism for self-correction and self-improvement, a key tool to control power and uphold Party discipline and order, ensuring that the Party’s guidelines are implemented rigorously and effectively in practice.

New regulation on political, ideological work in Party highlighted at national conference

Resolution 57 unlocks people’s creative potential

Cashless payment navigates Vietnam’s hospitals

Ho Chi Minh City: Investment licences granted within 15 days under special mechanism

Institutional bottlenecks must be fully resolved in 2026: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung outlined three strategic breakthroughs, with institutional reform identified as the top priority. He likened institutions to “roads” for the economy, stressing that synchronised and improved regulations will accelerate development.

Vietnam eyes silver economy to fuel growth amid rapid aging

In the global development landscape, the “silver economy” is no longer an unfamiliar concept but an inevitable trend. For Vietnam, building an economic ecosystem that adapts to rapid population ageing is not only a social welfare solution but also a gateway to a new, sustainable and humane growth model.

Aviation sector ensures fuel supply for April 30–May 1 peak

Aviation fuel suppliers are actively negotiating and diversifying supply sources both domestically and internationally, while strengthening coordination, storage and distribution capacity to meet immediate demand. These efforts aim to support airlines in optimising operations and maintaining stable flight schedules.

Vietnam reports 2025 strides at ASEAN working group’s meeting on IP

Vietnam recorded positive results, clearing nearly 250,000 backlogged applications and lifting the rights establishment efficiency rate to 74% from a year earlier, even as new filings jumped roughly 20%.

State President’s amnesty decision in 2026 announced

In 2025 alone, more than 22,000 inmates were granted early release, while political security and social order remained firmly maintained. Most beneficiaries have successfully reintegrated into society, earning public support and international recognition.

Government persists with high, substantive economic growth targets: PM

The Government leader acknowledged challenges, including weak domestic demand, slow real estate recovery, and pressure to achieve double-digit growth, emphasising that the Government will resolutely mobilise all resources for the target of double-digit growth this year.

NA Standing Committee discusses draft resolution on fuel tax cuts

Under the proposal, the environmental protection tax on petrol (excluding ethanol), diesel, aviation fuel, kerosene and mazut will be reduced to zero Vietnamese dong per litre. These products will also be exempt from VAT declaration and payment while still allowing input VAT credit.

Senior Party official begins official visit to Laos

During his stay in Vientiane, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu is scheduled to meet with senior Lao leaders on major orientations to further promote comprehensive cooperation, focusing on effectively implementing existing agreements and deepening the bilateral relations in a way that brings tangible benefits to people in both countries.

Vietnam rolls out national programme to prevent gender-based violence through 2030

The plan also targets the establishment of inter-agency coordination mechanisms in 60% of localities, while all provinces and cities are required to apply information technology in receiving reports, managing cases and supporting victims.

Safe operation of two Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants by 2035

The atomic energy strategy aims to complete and safely operate the two Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants by 2035, contributing to energy security and sustainable development.

Green industrial parks drive next-generation FDI

Ho Chi Minh City needs to strengthen investment in supply chain data systems, smart warehouses, regional logistics centres and inland container depots, while promoting stronger linkages between FDI firms, large domestic companies and small and medium-sized enterprises to support technology transfer and workforce development.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to begin motorcycle emissions testing from July 2027

After the two major cities in 2027, the scheme will expand to other cities from July 1, 2028, and to the remaining provinces from July 1, 2030.

Vietnam targets saving at least 3% of total power consumption in 2026

Vietnam is striving to save at least three percent of the total national electricity consumption in 2026.

Hanoi targets 30% public transport use to ease traffic congestion

To tackle the issue, Hanoi has developed a comprehensive plan for the 2025–2030 period, focusing on 10 key groups of solutions. These include improving mechanisms to attract investment in transport infrastructure, adjusting traffic planning to better match urban development, and accelerating construction of ring roads, radial routes and bridges across the Red River.

Gov’t urges promoting EV charging infrastructure in apartment complexes

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued an official dispatch on March 31, 2026, to direct ministries, sectors and localities to accelerate the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in apartment buildings

OVs encouraged to expand distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad

Overseas Vietnamese are expected to serve as a strategic on-site force in promoting and distributing Vietnamese goods, maintaining traditional markets and expanding access to reputable retail systems and global supply chains, particularly in countries with large Vietnamese communities.

Ministry works to ensure rice production, exports align with market developments

Accordingly, between January and March, rice output reached 3.64 million tonnes; livestock production attained 2.28 million tonnes of meat, up 4.9%; fisheries output reached 2.7 million tonnes, up 3.3%; and forestry production totalled 12 million cubic metres of timber, an increase of over 3%. The sector’s export turnover reached 16.69 billion USD, up 5.9%, with a trade surplus of 4.78 billion USD, up 12%.

Vietnamese online exporters rewrite the rules of the game

In addition of selling good products, Vietnamese exporters are implementing a value transformation strategy smartly and effectively to win export markets.

All People’s Health Day promotes early disease prevention

The launch marked the first year the activity has been implemented in a coordinated manner nationwide. Members of the public were able to visit free screening areas, receive nutritional advice, participate in mass exercise performances, enjoy artistic programmes, and join a walk in response following the ceremony.

Key rules to prevent online fraud

As technology advances at fast speed, 2026 is expected to mark a new phase of cybercrime, with criminals increasingly exploiting AI tools such as deepfakes, voice cloning and virtual personas to carry out ever more sophisticated impersonation scams. In this evolving landscape, prevention goes beyond simply verifying information, it requires strict and reliable authentication processes.