Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

1986 Doi Moi (Renewal): Pivotal turning point in socialist construction

The sixth National Party Congress in December 1986 mapped out the Doi Moi (Renewal) policy and initiated the process of Party-led reforms in Vietnam. This marked a crucial turning point in socialist construction, unleashing national strength and potential to propel the country forward. During the 1986–1995 period, the Party led the reform, abolished the subsidy mechanism, and transitioned to a socialist-oriented market economy, overcoming socio-economic crises and laying a firm foundation for international integration.

AMRO forecasts Vietnam to lead growth in ASEAN+3 in 2026

Gia Lai steps up communication on new IUU fishing regulations

Plans to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists

Roadmap aims to improve business climate and boost competitiveness

PM orders removal of bottlenecks in operating two-tier local government system

The Prime Minister has requested that by the end of 2025, bottlenecks in the operation of the two-tier local government system must be basically resolved.

Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable exports exceed 7 billion USD in 10 months

The figure raises prospects of surpassing 8 billion USD for the first time this year and reaching 10 billion USD in the near future, as the country enhances quality, expands markets and adapts to new import regulations, particularly from China.

Hanoi draws over 3.9 billion USD in FDI in first ten months

From January to October, 342 new FDI projects were licensed with registered capital of 316.7 million USD, while 120 existing projects adjusted their capital by a total of 3.21 billion USD. A significant contribution came from Malaysia’s Gamuda Land Vietnam Co., Ltd., which raised investment in its Yen So Park project by 1.12 billion USD. In addition, foreign investors made 318 capital contributions and share purchases worth 375.3 million USD.

PM approves 2026–2035 project in support of women-led startups

According to the project, 25,000 women-owned business households will be guided to register to convert into enterprises. Besides, the project will support 8,000 women-owned start-ups and cooperatives to restructure, consolidate, and enhance the capacity of their members.

IFC to help position Vietnam in global financial network: PM

The building of an IFC aims to not only attract investment or connect with the world but also develop new and efficient governance mechanisms, policies, and models, PM Pham Minh Chinh has said.

State President calls for stronger APEC economic resilience amidst global uncertainties

As the host of APEC 2027, Vietnam will work closely with other member economies and partners to deepen regional economic integration, promote green growth, and foster a favourable environment for cooperation and development to build an Asia-Pacific region of peace, stability, and prosperity.

Vietnam resolves to promote gender equality through legal reform: report

The most outstanding among measures for promoting gender equality in Vietnam, which is also a remarkable achievement in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform over the last five years, is that the country has issued and widely carried out the national strategy for gender equality for 2021–2030.

Vietnam moves to deepen global labour integration with skilled workforce

In January - October, more than 121,000 Vietnamese workers were sent abroad for employment, or 93.2% of the year’s target. For the 2021–2025 period, the total number is projected to reach some 636,000, exceeding the goal by 127%.

Journalists must stay steadfast, courageous in fighting corruption: PM

The Vietnam News Agency secured a B Prize for the special Mega Story on combating land wastefulness - streamlining the apparatus by the team Vo Manh Hung, Nguyen Hoai Nam, and Doan Minh Anh, published on the VietnamPlus e-newspaper.

World Travel Awards help Vietnam’s eco-tourism take flight

Vietnam outshone many strong regional nominees to claim top honours in key natural tourism categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania, held on October 13 in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

PM orders legal updates, staffing framework to consolidate two-tier local government system

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope that the whole political system will continue demonstrating determination, efforts and drastic actions to build a modern and transparent administration in service of the people and the nation.

Digital payments surge, QR code transactions jump over 150%

Compared with the same period in 2024, total non-cash payment transactions across the system increased by 43.32% in volume and 24.23% in value, reflecting a strong shift from cash to electronic payments.

Vietnam, RoK enhance comprehensive strategic partnership

Son La people praise draft documents for 14th National Party Congress

The draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress embody the spirit of renewal and the nation’s aspiration for development, viewing ethnic minority development as both a social welfare and strategic security issue.

State President’s upcoming visit to RoK holds significance in many aspects: Diplomat

President Luong Cuong’s visit will be a resounding success, further affirming the image of a self-reliant, confident, and proactive Vietnam that is entering a new era of development and making ever more responsible and effective contributions to regional and global peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity.

NA Party Committee’s Standing Board announces personnel decisions

The NA Chairman expressed his hope that the newly appointed officials, drawing on their extensive experience in both localities and central agencies, will thoroughly grasp and effectively implement the Resolution of the NA Party Organisation’s First Congress and its action plan, thereby ensuring strong leadership and sound performance in their respective units.

Key socio-economic outcomes for 2025 and 2021–2025 strategy

Outcomes of 13th Party Central Committee’s 13th meeting to be disseminated across political system

The guidance demanded thoroughly disseminating the outcomes of the 13th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee to all Party committees and organisations, agencies, units, and Party members across the political system.

Vietnamese PM, UN Secretary-General attend press conference on signing ceremony of Hanoi Convention

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with the press in Hanoi on October 25 following the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Hanoi Convention).

Social housing policies must best benefit homebuyers: PM

The leader noted that the Government has issued a resolution on the project to build at least one million social housing units for low-income earners, workers, and those in the science and technology sector during the 2021–2030 period, along with local housing development programmes and plans.