Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Khanh Hoa collects DNA samples from relatives of unidentified fallen martyrs

The DNA collection drive, organised by the provincial Department of Public Security in coordination with local authorities, took place in Dong Hai ward and covered relatives from Dong Hai, Phan Rang, Do Vinh, My Son and Bao An wards and communes.

PM urges Dien Bien to turn border, aviation, historic legacy into growth engines

Vietnam strictly prohibits all forms of forced labour: Foreign Ministry

Digital skills – part of daily life in Lang Son's mountainous border communities

Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes

Ho Chi Minh City pushes forward e-court development under Resolution 57

Citizens and litigants can now access case information and monitor handling progress through online platforms, reducing the need for in-person visits to courts, saving time and costs, and enhancing public supervision of judicial activities.

Party, Government leaders attend groundbreaking ceremony for inter-level boarding schools

A grand groundbreaking ceremony for primary and secondary boarding schools in border communes was held on March 19 morning, with Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attending at the main venue in Dong Dang commune, the northern mountainous province of Lang Son.

Resolution 80: Seven decades of preserving, promoting puppetry art

Over seven decades (1956–2026), the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre has cemented its status as the nation’s leading puppetry hub, blending tradition with modernity while helping shape a distinctly Vietnamese cultural identity.

Government takes urgent measures to ensure energy security amid Middle East tensions

Amid increasingly complex developments in the military conflict in the Middle East since February 28, 2026, the Vietnamese Government has rolled out urgent measures to ensure energy security.

Belgium helps Vietnam clean up dioxin-contaminated land

The Belgian Government will help Vietnam scrub dioxin, a highly toxic leftover from wartime defoliants, out of contaminated hot spots. Vietnam endorsed a consortium made up of Haemers Technologies and the Aquitara Impact Fund to get the job done, with the goal of slowly healing the environment and giving struggling local communities a better shot at life.

Vietnam, Japan advance new-generation ODA loan to accelerate green transition

The programme loan is viewed as a next-generation ODA model, designed with simplified preparation processes, accelerated disbursement mechanism, and closer alignment with policy reforms and resource mobilisation for sustainable development.

Five-year period sees strong socio-economic progress in Vietnam

After five years of implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, Vietnam has recorded notable socio-economic achievements despite global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and shifts in global supply chains. Under the leadership of the Party, with the support of the National Assembly and the Government’s flexible management, the country has maintained macroeconomic stability and sustained positive growth.

Resolution 57 refines technology priorities for new growth phase

The Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking feedback on a draft Prime Minister decision outlining four key categories: priority high technologies for investment, encouraged high-tech products, strategic technologies, and strategic tech products. The move is intended to capture emerging technology trends while strengthening the policy framework for high-tech development.

PM directs tasks to accelerate 2026 export growth

During January – February, Vietnam’s total export-import value hit 155.7 billion USD, up 22.3% year-on-year. Of the total, exports were estimated at 76.4 billion USD, up 18.3%, while imports totaled 79.3 billion USD, up 26.3%.

Gov't orders appraisal of revised investment policy for Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project

Under the resolution, the Ministry of Finance will continue to lead the appraisal process, with the Minister of Finance serving as chairman of the appraisal council for the pre-feasibility study report of the project’s adjusted investment policy, as assigned by the Prime Minister in Notice No. 21/TB-VPCP dated January 11, 2026.

Voter turnout hits 99.68% as of 23:23 on March 15

As of 23:23 on March 15, official data from the National Election Council showed that 76,188,544 voters had cast their ballots, representing nearly all registered voters.

Ho Chi Minh City launches public e-bike service to promote green transport

A total of 500 public e-bikes are expected to put into use across the entire station network in March, alongside the public bicycle network that has been in service since late 2021.

Digital transformation boosts collective economy development

With just a smartphone, an internet connection and a few simple supporting devices, Nguyen Hong Kien, Director of Kien Thai Nguyen Tea Cooperative, together with his staff, can introduce products, interact with customers and sell goods directly from the production workshop. This approach allows the cooperative to reach customers more quickly, reduce intermediary costs and improve sales efficiency compared with traditional marketing methods.

Election Day is a true national festival: NA Vice Chairwoman

By 10am, nine provinces had posted a turnout rate of over 50%, including the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai nearing 70%, while many areas had exceeded 40%.

Party, State leaders join Hanoi voters in Election Day

The election is taking place as the country continues efforts to advance renewal and development, with the selection of capable representatives expected to contribute to building a socialist rule-of-law state and promoting socio-economic progress.

Party General Secretary casts ballot in Hanoi's Ba Dinh ward

Party General Secretary To Lam described the election as a major national event that demonstrates the people’s freedom and right to mastery, enabling them to select capable and reputable representatives to undertake the country’s common tasks and guide national and local development while safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity.

NA Chairman casts ballot in Ho Chi Minh City

In a message to voters across the country, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that showing up to vote is both a sacred right and responsibility of every citizen.

President Luong Cuong casts ballot in Hanoi’s Hoan Kien ward

The election carries profound significance, taking place shortly after the successful 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam that defined major orientations and a strategic vision for national development in the new era.

Nationwide voting for 16th National Assembly, People’s Councils for 2026-2031 begins

According to the National Election Council, from 864 candidates, voters will elect 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly (1.73 candidates per seat). For provincial-level People’s Councils, voters will elect 2,552 deputies from 4,217 candidates (1.65 candidates per seat). For commune-level People’s Councils, voters will elect 72,611 deputies from 120,873 candidates (1.66 candidates per seat).

Cultural heritage emerges as soft power for sustainable development

More than 4,000 years of history have endowed Vietnam with a rich and diverse cultural heritage. This heritage is not only an invaluable national asset and a bridge linking the past with the future, but also an important resource for the country’s sustainable development.