Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Vietnamese food wins over consumers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong remained Vietnam's fifth-largest foreign investor in 2025. Bilateral trade also recorded remarkable growth of more than 70% during the year, with Vietnam's exports to Hong Kong surging by over 90%, making Vietnam the third-largest exporter to the market after mainland China and Taiwan (China).

Low-emission rice farming drives greener growth for Vietnam’s rice sector

Localities vow all-out efforts to achieve double-digit growth

More than 1,300 fallen soldiers' remains recovered in 500-day campaign so far

Top leader orders removing implementation bottlenecks to spur growth

Gov't action programme aims to develop Hanoi into sci-tech hub

The Government has adopted an action programme to implement the Politburo's resolution on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, placing people at the heart of development while driving sustainable growth through innovation, green and digital transformation, and a circular economy.

Ho Chi Minh City attracts new generation of FDI

Over the past 50 years, Ho Chi Minh City has demonstrated resilience, dynamism and a pioneering spirit. Building on this historic foundation, it is creating new appeal on the global economic map by making a strong shift from labour-intensive industries to attracting next-generation foreign direct investment, particularly in high technology.

Offshore wind poised to power Vietnam's marine economy

Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW on Vietnam’s Sustainable Marine Economic Development Strategy until 2030, with a vision to 2045, calls for a green, modern and innovation-driven marine economy built on science and technology. Within this framework, offshore wind has been identified as a strategic sector capable of creating new growth momentum.

Venezuelans express heartfelt gratitude for Vietnam's earthquake relief support

Speaking to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent at the disaster site, local residents expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the support provided by Vietnam and the international community.

Vietnamese rescue mission recovers 30 bodies in Venezuela

Vietnamese rescuers pulled seven more bodies from the rubble after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. They also worked with local authorities to identify and hand over 12 locations where victims are suspected to remain buried. The mission has so far recovered a total of 30 bodies from collapsed structures.

Tourism emerges as key driver of economic growth

Vietnam’s tourism performance has been widely regarded as a bright spot at a time when the global tourism industry continues to face significant challenges, including geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts in several regions, slowing global economic growth, rising oil prices and higher travel costs.

Ambassador praises efforts of Vietnamese rescuers in Venezuela

At the field meeting, Ambassador My inquiried about the team’s living and working conditions and commended the sense of responsibility, determination, and resilience demonstrated by officers and soldiers of the contingent. He emphasised that Vietnam’s deployment of search and rescue forces to assist Venezuela in overcoming natural disaster consequences is a noble gesture, reflecting a strong spirit of international solidarity.

Vietnam, EFTA wrap up negotiations on free trade agreement

The conclusion of the negotiations will mark the beginning of a new phase of cooperation, laying a solid foundation for the promotion of trade and investment between the two sides, while also expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

Hanoi adopts master plan with century-long vision

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved a master plan with a 100-year vision under Decision No. 2512/QD-UBND, issued on May 13, 2026, outlining a century-long development strategy, with phased targets for 2035, 2045, 2065, and 2085.

UOB Vietnam builds 450 mln USD headquarters within VIFC-HCMC

Overseas Bank (UOB) Vietnam on July 1 broke ground on UOB Plaza Ho Chi Minh City, marking marks a new milestone in its long-term growth strategy for Vietnam, a market it has identified as a key ASEAN battleground.

Hanoi Museum showcases capital’s 100-year development vision

Hanoi Museum is hosting an exhibition showcasing the capital’s development master plan for the next 100 years. The displays, located on the first and fourth floors, are open to the public from June 29 to August 29.

Elderly in Vietnam to receive free annual health check-ups from 2026

The elderly in Vietnam will be entitled to at least one free annual health check-up or screening from 2026 under a revised national programme on elderly care through 2030.

Vietnamese search and rescue team conducts operations in earthquake-hit Venezuela

On June 30 (local time), the Vietnamese search and rescue mission conducted operations in La Guaira State, the area hardest hit by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela.

Search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers' remains see positive results in H1

Vietnam's search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers' remains recorded encouraging initial results in the first half of this year, with 1,255 sets of remains recovered and 25 fallen soldiers identified through DNA analysis.

Hanoi rolls out 2,460 more AI surveillance cameras

The system comprises 1,107 cameras for detecting traffic violations, 960 for vehicle flow monitoring, 112 for intersection monitoring, 251 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras and 30 for detecting speed violations. A total of 930 camera poles have been installed at 238 major intersections, gateways and urban areas across the capital.

Leveraging foreign investment to strengthen domestic capacity, enhance self-reliance: Top leader

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 30 called for a fundamental shift in Vietnam's approach to foreign investment, stressing that external resources should be harnessed to strengthen domestic capabilities and strategic autonomy rather than simply attract capital.

Hanoi unveils century-long development vision to attract new wave of investment

The Vietnamese capital has launched an ambitious investment drive by unveiling its 100-year development vision, introducing new policy incentives and announcing hundreds of investment projects. The initiative aims to give domestic and international investors greater confidence in Hanoi's long-term growth strategy while creating a more transparent, competitive and innovation-driven business environment.

Verified subscriber data builds stronger digital shield

As Vietnam accelerates its national digital transformation, every correctly verified mobile subscription builds a more comprehensive and reliable telecom database, laying the groundwork for secure, sustainable digital services and public confidence in the country’s digital ecosystem.

Vietnam shifts FDI attraction strategy towards higher quality, greater efficiency

Vietnam’s approach is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While attracting international resources was the central priority over the past nearly four decades, the next phase will focus on enhancing the effectiveness of those resources in synergy with domestic capacities to strengthen development capabilities, economic resilience and national competitiveness.

National conference held to disseminate Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a keynote speech at the event, which was linked to nearly 35,000 venues from central to commune levels, government agencies and military units, attracting almost 2.1 million delegates. It was broadcast live on Vietnam Television and Voice of Vietnam channels.