Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City ready to provide mass health checkups for over 15 million residents

The initiative is designed to bring multi-specialty healthcare closer to communities, with an emphasis on vulnerable and high-risk groups, including the elderly, those with chronic conditions, and disadvantaged populations, enabling early detection and sustained health management.

Deposit rate cuts aim to balance growth support and macroeconomic stability

JICA, BIDV announce 50 million USD loan to support rural MSMEs

Party conference spotlights key reforms in inspection, disciplinary work

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

Party General Secretary To Lam leaves Hanoi for state visit to Laos

The trip is an occasion for the two Parties and countries to continue affirming their great special solidarity, faithful attachment, and unwavering bond — a relationship that has been tested and continuously nurtured throughout history.

Vietnam sets 182 constituencies for 16th National Assembly

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Election Council, has signed Resolution No. 85/NQ-HĐBCQG on the number of constituencies, the list of constituencies, and the number of National Assembly deputies to be elected in each constituency across cities and provinces. The resolution states that the total number of constituencies for the 16th National Assembly nationwide is 182.

Vietnam moves to build unified national image for global outreach

Vietnam seeks to enhance global awareness, goodwill and trust toward the country, its people, culture and development achievements, thereby helping affirm national stature, prestige, identity and competitiveness in the region and worldwide.

Key dates for upcoming elections of deputies to 16th National Assembly and People's Councils

On March 15, 2026, voters nationwide will take part in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

Gender equality remains consistent objective in Vietnam’s development process: official

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha said Vietnam has put in place a comprehensive and coherent policy framework to encourage and create the most favourable conditions for women to fully exercise equal rights in political, economic, cultural and social spheres.

Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund officially launched, focusing investments in Vietnam

Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund, a Vietnam-focused investment fund co-managed by DBJ and SSI Asset Management (SSIAM), was set up to channel high-quality capital into Vietnam’s equity market, focusing on listed companies with strong governance, clear growth strategies and long-term investment potential.

Strategy to help enhance Vietnam’s prestige, appeal on international arena

The target is set out in the Government’s strategy to promote Vietnam’s global image for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045, approved by the Prime Minister on January 27. The strategy underlines that promoting Vietnam's image abroad is not merely information activities, but a strategic "soft" tool serving the country's development.

Party chief honours winners of “Steadfast Under the Party’s Flag” press awards

The Vietnam News Agency had two groups of authors winning the C prizes at the press awards on the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, with the works “A lifetime writing about the Party and President Ho Chi Minh” (reportage) and “Amid floodwaters, an order from the heart” (photo).

Spring Fair 2026 must become national consumer festival: PM

Ministries, agencies, units, and localities must proactively renew their mindset, shifting from merely “displaying goods” to “spreading values.” They were encouraged to use more digital tools for supply-demand matching and market regional specialties and One Commune One Product (OCOP) items to draw Vietnamese brands nearer to international friends. At the same time, they should actively hold distinctive cultural, musical, and experiential exchanges that infuse energy and deliver real value to attendees.

Resolution 80: Vision for cultural development to 2045

On January 7, 2026, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture. The resolution sets out a vision to 2045 of building and developing a socialist-oriented Vietnamese culture, in which people are placed at the centre, serving as both the subject and the driving force of development.

NA Chairman meets with former leaders in Can Tho city

Briefing participants on the nation's situation, NA Chairman Man said that despite numerous challenges in 2025, including complicated developments of natural disasters and floods, the country recorded many important and comprehensive achievements under the Party’s leadership, the Government’s decisive management and the unity of the people.

Aviation industry tightens round-the-clock health checks to prevent Nipah virus infections

An airport representative said Noi Bai has tightened health controls around the clock, with close coordination between the International Health Quarantine unit and the airport’s emergency medical team helping detect abnormal signs early and ensuring the aviation gateway remains safe and smooth.

Resolution 80: Targets for cultural development to 2030

On January 7, 2026, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture. The resolution was issued as the country enters a new stage of development marked by growing demands for rapid and sustainable growth, with closer integration between economic, political and social development, and culture and people.

Restructuring rice sector requires state – enterprise – bank collaboration: experts

The process requires not only active participation from enterprises, but also close coordination of the State and strong support from credit institutions, according to the experts.

New policy framework opens way for energy development

Rising electricity demand is heightening the need to ensure national energy security. In this context, a series of key resolutions issued by the Party and the National Assembly, featuring breakthrough mechanisms and policies, are expected to spur investment in energy development.

NA Chairman visits policy beneficiary families in Can Tho ahead of Tet

On behalf of Party and State leaders, the top legislator conveyed warm wishes for good health, happiness, and a joyful new year to the city’s leaders, Binh Thuy authorities, policy beneficiary families, and local residents.

Vietnam ready to make practical contributions to Gaza peace: diplomat

Minister-Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, affirmed that Vietnam strongly supports the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and initiatives that advance the implementation of the two-state solution, including the UN-backed high-level conference and the New York Declaration 2025.

Vietnam intensifies fight against deepfake-powered online scams

Experts said fraudsters are exploiting artificial intelligence to create highly realistic fake images, voices and videos to pose as relatives, company leaders or government officials in order to request money transfers or sensitive information.

Carbon credits - New resource for forest protection

With more than 841,000 hectares of forest and a forest coverage rate exceeding 61%, Quang Tri is among the provinces with the largest forested areas and carbon stocks in the north central region.

Vietnam aims for 100% of citizens to have electronic health records by 2030

Resolution 262, adopted by the National Assembly on December 11, 2025, approves the investment policy for the National Target Programme on Health Care, Population and Development for the 2026–2035 period. One of the programme’s overarching goals is to ensure that, during 2026–2035, all citizens in Vietnam are provided with primary healthcare, with disease prevention carried out early, remotely and at the grassroots level, thereby reducing the burden of illness.