Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Vietnam prioritises Lao, Cambodian teaching in border communes

The scheme outlines eight key tasks and solutions, including the development of foreign language curricula at vocational training, higher education and continuing education establishments to align with learners' needs and real-world demands.

Vietnam, partners advance child-friendly justice through four-year collaboration

Vietnam targets 5,000km of expressway by 2030

Hanoi to launch 5,000 public electric bicycles

PM highlights major principles in safeguarding national sovereignty, territorial integrity

13th Party Central Committee wraps up 12th plenum

Party General Secretary To Lam asked the entire Party, people, and armed forces to remain steadfast in their faith, fuelled by the aspiration for development and the determination to drive forward comprehensive reform towards building a peaceful, developed, powerful, prosperous, and happy Vietnam.

First working day of 13th Party Central Committee’s 12th plenum

The 13th Party Central Committee convened its 12th plenum in Hanoi on July 18, with Party General Secretary To Lam delivering the opening speech and Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong, on behalf of the Politburo, chairing the meeting.

Party chief orders setting general goals, strategic breakthroughs in 2025-2030 term

In his opening speech, the Party chief highlighted the significance of the event, saying that the convening of the conference nearly three months earlier than the schedule demonstrates the proactive, urgent, and highly responsible spirit of the entire Party in comprehensively and thoroughly preparing the contents to be presented at the 14th National Party Congress.

Administrative handbook on VNeID

Launched recently, this AI-assisted handbook on VneID has quickly proven valuable, with over 67,800 visits to date, offering useful support to citizens, businesses, and government bodies.

PM demands attention to reorganising political apparatus, administrative units

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official dispatch, requesting a focus on implementing the Party Central Committee’s Resolution and conclusions of the Politburo and the Secretariat on the restructuring of the political system’s organisational apparatus and the reorganisation of administrative units.

VNA must continue to safeguard national interests through communications: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the VNA Party Organisation and its journalists to uphold the legacy of the agency that has received the hero title for three times, and maintain internal unity and its leadership in alignment with the Party’s guidelines and the State's laws.

VNA continues affirming its role as Vietnam's leading multimedia agency

The 27th Party Congress of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) for the 2025 - 2030 term took place at the VNA's headquarters on July 17. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and sent flowers to the event.

Hanoi plans to support replacement of 450,000 petrol-powered motorbikes in inner city

Responding to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s new directive on limiting the circulation of fossil fuel-powered motorbikes within Hanoi’s Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026, Hanoi is drafting a support mechanism to help replace approximately 450,000 such vehicles currently operating within its core area.

ABAC initiatives to drive Asia-Pacific’s sustainable development: State leader

As the official representative body of the business community within APEC and a key bridge between the private sector and APEC economic leaders, the ABAC not only proposes business-friendly policies but also plays a direct role in creating practical solutions to strengthen value chains, promote investment, facilitate trade flows, and encourage innovation.

Foreign ministry must deepen “bamboo diplomacy”: PM

Addressing the first Congress of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure in Hanoi on July 15, which coincided with the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's diplomatic sector (August 28), PM Pham Minh Chinh praised the ministry and its Party Organisation during the 2020–2025 term, noting their close coordination with other ministries, agencies, and international partners to contribute to national development and foster peace, cooperation, and development in the region and beyond.

Foreign investors show strong confidence in Vietnam’s long-term investment potential

Vietnam still holds significant advantages in attracting FDI thanks to a favourable business environment and, most importantly, the Government’s strong commitment to supporting investors.

Vietnam – US relations continue to write success story

With trust and mutual respect, Vietnam and the US are writing a new chapter of long-term cooperation, for the benefit of the people of the two countries and for peace and prosperity in the region and the world.

30 years of Vietnam - US relations: A journey from former foes to partners

This stride was made possible by a shared commitment to building bridges of friendship rooted in trust, strategic vision, and strong public support of both sides.

No people with meritorious service to the nation shall live in dilapidated homes by July 27, 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged nationwide efforts to totally eradicate makeshift and dilapidated housing by August 31. In particular, he stressed that all substandard homes belonging to national contributors, relatives of martyrs, and revolutionary veterans must be addressed no later than July 27, 2025, as a tangible and meaningful gesture of gratitude for their sacrifices and service.

Two-tier local administration an inevitable choice for prosperous Vietnam: KOVECA Chairman

By reorganising the administrative system from three to two levels, with the district level removed, the authority and responsibility of commune/ward administrations will be strengthened, and efficiency will be improved, thus better serving citizens.

Auto enterprises to enjoy preferential import tariff policies

The new decree, which took effect on July 8, 2025, revises the minimum production volume criteria for enterprises seeking to benefit from preferential import tariffs on automotive components under the preferential tariff programme. This policy aims to support domestic vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, particularly those producing environmentally friendly models.

Resolution 57: Vietnam’s digital leap forward

On December 22, 2024, Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution 57, outlining breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The resolution reflects the Party’s strategic vision and political will.

PM orders removal of makeshift houses for revolution contributors by July 27

As of July 8, 18 out of 34 cities and provinces have completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing, accounting for 52.9%.

PM’s Brazil visit deepens Vietnam’s ties with traditional partners

PM Pham Minh Chinh ’s July 4–8 trip to Brazil aimed to further implement Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and diversification and multilateralisation of external relations. It conveyed Vietnam’s image as a trusted partner in the international community, adding new dimensions to strategic partnerships and opening a new chapter of cooperation that meets the needs and interests of both countries, especially in a time of complex global developments.

UOB raises Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast to 6.9% for 2025

According to a report released by UOB's Global Economics & Market Research Unit released on July 8, Vietnam’s real GDP grew by a robust 7.96% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, significantly exceeding Bloomberg’s forecast of 6.85%, UOB’s projection of 6.1%, and the revised growth figure of 7.05% in the first quarter.