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

Vietnam, US sign pact to bolster response to chemical, biological, nuclear threats

The deal aims to strengthen Vietnam’s preparedness for non-traditional security threats, mitigate damage, and build resilience against potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.

Resolution No. 57 unleashes innovation potential for enterprises, education establishments: expert

The key to success in scientific research lies in the collaboration between private enterprises and universities. When private companies place orders with universities, academic institutions receive funding for operations while providing students with opportunities to handle real-world problems.

PM takes bold stance against abuse of social housing policies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised that no organisations or individuals would be allowed to exploit the Party and State's preferential social housing policies for personal gain, while chairing a teleconference on June 2 to review the progress of the National Assembly’s Resolution on piloting several special policies and mechanisms for social housing development.

Party chief emphasises thrift practice

Thrift practice and wastefulness combat are intrinsically linked and two pillars essential to achieving prosperity, whether at the level of family, nation or society.

PM calls for empowering localities to decide, act, be accountable

The PM urged ministries and agencies to finalise and standardise data regarding the 28 draft decrees related to decentralisation and delegation of power from central to local levels.

Veteran composer Pham Tuyen wins grand prize of De Men art awards

Winners of the sixth “De Men” (Cricket) Children’s Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Hanoi on May 28, with composer Pham Tuyen receiving the grand prize “Hiep si De Men” (Cricket Knight) for his lifelong contributions to children’s music.

Party chief urges better integration of Vietnam's gold market with global systems

He requested that the State's monopoly on gold bullion branding should be dismantled in a controlled way, with the principle that the government retains oversight of bullion production.

Mekong Delta Khmer Communities embrace vitality

For generations, the Khmer ethnic group in southern Vietnam has formed an integral part of the great national unity bloc.

PM urges ensuring people's access to affordable housing

He called for revising decrees and regulations to foster a safe, healthy, sustainable, and equitable real estate market tailored to Vietnam’s socio-economic conditions and people's incomes.

Politburo's resolution on private sector development hailed by business community

The newly-issued Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector has garnered strong support from experts and the business community.

Community-led conservation of world heritage sites for sustainable development

The Foreign Ministry – Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO – in partnership with the UNESCO Office in Vietnam, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Hanoi People’s Committee, held an international scientific seminar at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel World Heritage Site in Hanoi on May 21.

Vietnam leads Asia-Pacific in UN workshop on transnational crime combat

A representative from the Ministry of Public Security outlined Vietnam’s practical approaches, challenges, and solutions in meeting its UNTOC obligations, reinforcing the country’s reputation as a proactive and responsible UN member state.

Government unveils action plan to boost private sector development

Ministries, sectors, and localities are asked to boost the enforcement of the Law on Support for SMEs, as well support policies of sectors, to help SMEs improve their capacity, connect with large and FDI firms, and increase investment in priority fields.

PM urges accelerated disbursement of public investment

While chairing an online national conference on boosting public investment as a key driver of economic growth in 2025 on May 20, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need to revitalise traditional growth engines - investment, consumption, and exports, while accelerating new drivers such as science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, circular economy, and knowledge economy.

Digital transformation continues to make strong strides

Reports and opinions presented at the second meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee on Science-Technology Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Project 06 on 17 May 2025 highlighted that the implementation of Project 06 continues to be strongly promoted and widely embraced.

Vietnam realises vision of building more dignified and beautiful country: former WB chief economist

Vietnam has demonstrated a strong transformation from a poor country to a middle-income nation with impressive growth, while significantly improving the quality of life for its people across all aspects.

Party chief highlights four resolutions as pillars for Vietnam’s takeoff

Addressing a national conference in Hanoi on May 18 on the dissemination and implementation of Resolutions 66 and 68, the leader called for joint efforts to drive Vietnam into a new era — one of development, prosperity, and strength.

President HoChi Minh – a great leader and brilliant revolutionary

President Ho Chi Minh’s life was a tireless journey dedicated to the cause of national independence and freedom, and the happiness of the people. He remains a vivid symbol of the Vietnamese people’s aspiration for freedom, a shining example of moral integrity, and the source of all national victories.

Politburo resolutions aim to make Vietnam high-income by 2045

Over 1.5 million delegates attended the national conference on May 18, talking about the huge shift in thinking to push ahead and create momentum for two key resolutions. They discussed how to disseminate and implement the two Politburo's Resolutions No. 66 & No. 68 on renewing the work of law-making and law enforcement to meet the demands of national development in the new era and on the development of the private economy, respectively.

Vietnam endorses widespread compassion, harmony, tolerance: ambassador

Vietnam has successfully hosted the 2025 UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, drawing Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers from numerous countries. Giang noted that this year’s event coincided with Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of national reunification and forthcoming 80th National Day.