Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Vietnamese food wins over consumers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong remained Vietnam's fifth-largest foreign investor in 2025. Bilateral trade also recorded remarkable growth of more than 70% during the year, with Vietnam's exports to Hong Kong surging by over 90%, making Vietnam the third-largest exporter to the market after mainland China and Taiwan (China).

Low-emission rice farming drives greener growth for Vietnam’s rice sector

Localities vow all-out efforts to achieve double-digit growth

More than 1,300 fallen soldiers' remains recovered in 500-day campaign so far

Top leader orders removing implementation bottlenecks to spur growth

Vietnam adopts action plan to combat money laundering, terrorist financing

Ministries are required to develop, issue and effectively implement sector-specific policies and action plans by September 2026 to mitigate money laundering risks in line with the national action plan on addressing risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing for the 2023–2028 period.

Vietnam’s domestic carbon exchange launched

The carbon exchange creates a mechanism that enables businesses to optimise emission-reduction costs through trading emission quotas and carbon credits, encourages technological innovation, and supports sustainable development while maintaining the principle of not sacrificing the environment for economic growth.

Five decades of Ho Chi Minh City: From people’s aspiration to century growth vision

Over five decades, the southern economic hub has demonstrated resilience, intellect, and a dynamic, innovative spirit worthy of its identity as a heroic city.

Vietnam People's Army ready for Venezuela earthquake relief mission

Having participated in the humanitarian mission to Myanmar in 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hong Duong has fully prepared his personal gear, specialised equipment, medicines and essential supplies ahead of departure. He is ready to join the Vietnamese delegation to support disaster relief efforts in Venezuela.

124 Vietnamese officers depart for earthquake relief mission in Venezuela

In the early hours of June 29, a flight operated by Vietnam Airlines departed from Noi Bai International Airport, carrying 124 personnel from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security to Venezuela on a humanitarian relief mission.

Nationwide campaign collecting DNA samples from relatives of unidentified martyrs

A ceremony was recently held at the Ministry of Public Security headquarters to launch a nationwide campaign to collect DNA samples from relatives of unidentified martyrs. The campaign is among a series of activities under the 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of martyrs’ remains.

Ministry assigns mission to military relief team heading to earthquake-hit Venezuela

An 82-member military contingent was assigned to carry out humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Venezuela, marking Vietnam’s third overseas military deployment for international disaster response.

Vietnam ready to launch domestic carbon exchange

The launch marks a major milestone in the development of Vietnam's carbon market, contributing to implementing the country's commitments to greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and accelerating the green transition and promoting low-carbon economic growth.

Black-shanked doucs conserved on Tay Ninh's Ba Den Mountain

Amid the natural forest ecosystem of Ba Den mountain in Tay Ninh province, troops of black-shanked douc langurs have been recorded living stably, contributing to the rich biodiversity value of the forest.

Nationwide campaign launched to build drug-free communes, wards and special zones

Drug crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated and transnational, with criminal organisations making extensive use of digital technology. The fight against drugs must therefore undergo fundamental changes in both mindset and methods, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

Hanoi sets out new investment blueprint with century-long development vision

As of early June, Hanoi had attracted 74.6 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) through more than 9,250 valid projects. FDI inflows in the first six months were projected at 3.2 billion USD, surpassing the annual target by 116%, while nearly 16,000 new businesses were established in the first five months, up 34.4% year-on-year.

Ho Chi Minh City moves closer to universal health check-ups

Achieving universal health check-ups in 2026 will lay the foundation for a new healthcare model in which every resident has an electronic health record, receives regular screenings, benefits from lifelong health management and gains access to early intervention through primary healthcare services.

Dedicated train makes daily commute easier for Bach Mai Hospital doctors

More than 500 doctors, nurses and staff of Bach Mai Hospital travelled to its Ninh Binh campus on June 26 aboard a dedicated train service for healthcare workers.

Top leader calls on youth to think bigger, learn faster, make more contributions

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called on Vietnam’s youth to embrace a new spirit of responsibility and dedication, urging them to think broader, learn faster, work better and contribute more to the nation’s development.

Prime Minister orders faster ODA, concessional loan disbursement

Under Directive No. 27/CT-TTg dated June 25, 2026, the PM called for stronger management and higher-quality preparation, appraisal and approval of ODA- and concessional loan-funded projects, with the goal of fully disbursing the annual public investment plan assigned by the Government leader.

Deputy PM outlines key solutions to boost exports

To support export expansion, Permanent Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to work closely with ministries, sectors and localities to closely monitor market developments and regularly update production, business and trade data in order to make timely and effective policy responses.

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.