Policies in Action

Policies in Action

Central Theoretical Council for 2026-2031 term established

Central Theoretical Council for 2026-2031 term established

The Party chief noted that in recent years the council has made significant contributions to the Party’s theoretical research and development, particularly in clarifying the path toward socialism in Vietnam and contributing to the preparation of major Party documents, including those presented at national Party congresses.
Ho Chi Minh City targets free basic hospital fees for residents by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City targets free basic hospital fees for residents by 2030

Under the programme, the southern largest economic hub has set several key health targets to be achieved by 2030. The average height of children and adolescents under 18 is expected to increase by at least 1.5cm, while the average life expectancy of residents is projected to reach around 77 years, including at least 68 years of healthy living.
Major social development targets for 2026-2030

Major social development targets for 2026-2030

The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress sets out key economic, social and environmental development goals and targets for the 2026–2030 period. Key social targets include raising the Human Development Index (HDI) to around 0.8; increasing life expectancy at birth to 75.5 years, with healthy life expectancy reaching at least 68 years.
Resolution 68: International lessons for private sector development

Resolution 68: International lessons for private sector development

A common feature in many successful economies is a fundamental shift in the perception of private enterprises. In countries such as Singapore, Germany, Republic of Korea (RoK) and China, private firms are viewed not mainly as entities requiring strict control but as development partners and key forces generating growth, jobs and innovation.
New resolution to break logjam in social housing market

New resolution to break logjam in social housing market

The Politburo’s Resolution 68, recently issued with sweeping orientations on institutional reform and private sector growth, is drawing attention from experts as a potential game-changer that could finally dismantle the entrenched obstacles stifling Vietnam’s social housing market.
Central Civil Defence Fund established to bolster disaster response

Central Civil Defence Fund established to bolster disaster response

The Central Civil Defence Fund is authorised to receive, manage and use voluntary contributions from domestic and foreign entities and individuals, plus transfers from provincial civil defence funds in line with the PM’s decisions and allocations from relevant state financial sources outside the state budget, all earmarked for incident and disaster response and recovery efforts.
Green industrial parks draw FDI to northern Vietnam

Green industrial parks draw FDI to northern Vietnam

From 2026, the industrial real estate market in the northern region is forecast to enter a new growth phase as strategic infrastructure projects near completion, supply expands, and green industrial parks become a decisive factor for foreign direct investment (FDI).
Flood-hit voters look forward to election day

Flood-hit voters look forward to election day

In early March, villages in Dien Dien commune, an area hard hit by last year’s historic floods, are bustling with preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.
SBV vows agile policy response amid global headwinds

SBV vows agile policy response amid global headwinds

In the coming period, the SBV will calibrate interest rate management in line with macroeconomic developments and inflation trends, while requiring credit institutions to publicly disclose lending rates to enhance transparency.