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

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.

Resolution 57 delivers early gains in science-technology, digital transformation

As part of its continued and vigorous implementation of tasks under Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, the Ministry of Science and Technology achieved positive results across a wide range of areas in May 2026.

Vietnam presides over opening session of 36th meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS

Against the backdrop of mounting challenges facing the oceans, including climate change, marine pollution, biodiversity loss, maritime security concerns, and the impacts of emerging technologies, Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu called for stronger international cooperation and greater resource mobilisation to protect the oceans and ensure a peaceful, secure, and sustainable marine environment.

Hanoi approves plan on low-emission zone within Ring Road 1

The zone will cover the area within Hanoi’s Ring Road 1, encompassing nine wards: Hoan Kiem, Cua Nam, Ba Dinh, Giang Vo, Ngoc Ha, Tay Ho, O Cho Dua, Hai Ba Trung, and Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam.

Biometric re-authentication required when changing devices

From June 15, 2026, mobile subscribers who transfer a SIM card to another mobile device must complete facial biometric re-authentication within two hours. Failure to do so may lead to one-way service suspension and, ultimately, service termination.