Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

AI opens up opportunities for people with disabilities

Amid the rapid development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way people learn, work and communicate. For persons with disabilities (PwDs), AI is opening up new opportunities to overcome barriers once considered insurmountable, narrow the digital divide, and promote an inclusive society where no one is left behind.

16th NA’s second session: 43 draft laws and resolutions to be considered

Vietnam, Switzerland seek broader, more substantive cooperation

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation

Memorial service held for 731 fallen soldiers in Ho Chi Minh City

Top leader calls for data standardisation, connectivity across political system

The top leader requested ministries and sectors to complete the establishment and standardisation of specialised databases and urgently connect them with the National Data Centre.

Vietnam emerges as tourism hotspot on global map

According to online travel platform Agoda, searches for accommodation in Vietnam by Chinese travellers surged 164% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, the fastest growth among international source markets.

Can Tho universities gain international recognition in global rankings

As more universities from Can Tho gain international recognition, the city is reinforcing its role as a regional centre for education, science and technology, while contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce and deeper international integration for the Mekong Delta.

Top leader askes for building modern army based on science, technology

In the first six months of 2026, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence have provided sound strategic advice to the Party and State on military and defence matters, maintained the strategic initiative, and prevented any passive or unexpected situations. Efforts to build a politically strong army have continued alongside comprehensive Party and political work and strict implementation of the Party's resolutions and regulations.

Da Nang emerges as hub for multi-destination travel

Da Nang’s appeal has been further strengthened after being ranked second on Lonely Planet’s list of Asia’s most attractive summer destinations. The recognition underscores the city’s growing role as a tourism and leisure hub in the region.

Nguyen Du School reinforces Vietnamese language preservation in Laos

Nguyen Du Lao–Vietnamese Bilingual School in Vientiane occupies a particularly important position, contributing to Vietnamese-language education, cultural preservation and the development of a knowledgeable and skilled young generation, while helping strengthen the special ties between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam – Thailand cooperation provides fresh momentum for sarus crane conservation

The latest transfer marks the second phase of the sarus crane conservation and development project at the Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap for the 2022–2032 period.

Concerted efforts to safeguard the authentic heritage of My Son

Efforts to preserve the authentic heritage values of the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary are being strengthened, alongside the introduction of digital innovation to enhance visitor experiences and promote sustainable tourism.

Border boarding schools in final push for new academic year

Construction sites for inter-level ethnic minority boarding schools in border communes across Dien Bien province are entering a crucial phase, with contractors racing against time to complete the projects before the start of the new academic year.

Vietnam launches first national awards for cultural industries

Vietnam’s cultural industries currently comprise around 70,000 active enterprises, generating employment for more than 3 million workers and contributing an estimated 2.5–3% of GDP. Several localities have also developed creative ecosystems, innovation hubs, and effective cultural economy models.

Top leader sets out six major tasks to advance a greener Vietnam

In his recent article titled “For an ecological civilization, a green Vietnam and a peaceful, sustainable ocean," Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has outlined six major groups of tasks in the coming time.

Efforts stepped up to modernise grassroots healthcare, improve service quality

One of the resolution’s key priorities is to continue improving healthcare services by placing people at the centre, while enhancing grassroots healthcare capacity and accelerating digital transformation.

Dien Bien holds potential for specialty coffee

Arabica coffee is increasingly establishing itself as a key crop in the north-western province of Dien Bien thanks to its favourable climate and soil conditions.

PM tasks ministries, central agencies with 20 strategic technology development initiatives

At Decision No. 808/QD-TTg dated May 8, 2026, the Prime Minister assigned 10 ministries and central agencies to carry out 20 science, technology, and innovation tasks for the development of strategic technologies.

National Press Festival underscores media’s role as trusted anchor of public opinion

As social media platforms continue to flood audiences with both verified and unverified information, experts stressed that professional journalism must maintain its role as a trusted anchor guiding public opinion through reliable, in-depth and responsible articles.

500-day campaign: Braving danger to recover fallen soldiers’ remains

During missions to search for and recover the remains of fallen soldiers at the Vi Xuyen battlefield, officers and soldiers of the Tuyen Quang team for the search and recovery of martyrs’ remains constantly face significant challenges. Many suspected burial sites are located in rugged and hazardous terrain beyond areas that have been cleared of landmines and unexploded ordnances, posing serious safety risks during access and field surveys.

Vietnam advances long-term rental housing to meet growing housing demand

The accelerated development of social housing, along with the gradual formation of a long-term rental housing market, is expected to create a more diversified housing ecosystem that meets the needs of various groups, contributing to developing a more sustainable social welfare policy in the time to come

Individuals’ lifelong learning records integrated into VNeID

Decree No. 88/2026/ND-CP (effective from May 15, 2026) provides for the establishment and management of lifelong learning records within the National Database on Education and Training. Once verified, the data will be automatically integrated into the VNeID application, enabling citizens to access and use it as an alternative to relevant paper-based educational documents.

Vietnam’s 100-year vision must reflect development aspirations: Top leader

The vision should answer major questions about what kind of developed nation Vietnam seeks to become, what foundations must be preserved, what new growth drivers should be cultivated, what breakthroughs are required, what risks the country must prepare for, and what values should be protected and promoted.

Vietnam draws harder line on FDI quality under new resolution

The Ministry of Finance’s Foreign Investment Agency reported that total registered FDI neared 25 billion USD in the first five months of this year, a jump of almost 35% from a year earlier, with new project registrations driving the bulk of the expansion.