Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Vietnam upgrades seaport network to strengthen maritime competitiveness

The country's growing maritime standing was highlighted in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, jointly released by the World Bank (WB) and S&P Global Market Intelligence. For the second consecutive year, Cai Mep Port and Hai Phong Port ranked among the world's 20 most efficient container ports, with Cai Mep placed 11th and Hai Phong 13th.

New decree offers major incentives for high-tech R&D

Vietnam shapes AI ecosystem following 18-month implementation of Resolution 57

Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to recovering all fallen soldiers’ remains

Population Law expands support tailored to different groups

Vietnam sees strong growth in new businesses, registered capital in Jan-Nov

Nearly 178,000 new firms were set up nationwide during this period, with registered capital surpassing 1.75 quadrillion VND (66.38 billion USD) and registered employees totalling 1.05 million.

Flood-hit residents to have homes as committed by Government

The Ministry of Construction has prepared a system of disaster-resilient housing design templates for 2007–2023, comprising 176 models ready for localities to use.

Stronger penalties proposed to deter counterfeit cosmetics trading

The Health Ministry will continue strengthening cosmetics management, and will soon submit proposals to amend the Government’s Decree 117/2020/ND-CP and Decree 98/2020/ND-CP, including regulations on cosmetic advertising and tougher sanctions for counterfeit products.

FDI disbursement hits five-year high during first 11 months

Disbursement progress continued to accelerate, hitting a record high for the 2021–2025 period, reflecting Vietnam’s improved capacity to absorb capital and foreign enterprises' commitment to project implementation.

List of 34 provincial and municipal Party Secretaries for 2025-2030 tenure

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully presents the list of 34 provincial and municipal Party Secretaries for the 2025–2030 tenure, updated as of December 3, 2025.

Vietnam on path to become a healthy nation

The Politburo’s Resolution 72-NQ/TW was issued in a special historical context as the Party is simultaneously implementing a series of strategic resolutions designed to propel the country forward in the new era.

Vietnam adds 41 new entry points for e-visa holders

According to Resolution 389/NQ-CP, recently issued by the Government, the additional places consist of four airports, 11 land border gates, and 26 seaports.

2025 amnesty policy generates positive outcomes: Deputy PM

Over the past eight decades, Vietnam has granted early release to hundreds of thousands of inmates. Since 2009, more than 100,000 individuals have benefited from amnesty decisions by the State President.

Lawmakers debate unified national target programme for rural, mountainous areas

The Government has drafted a single decade-long programme for 2026–2035 to replace the three overlapping schemes currently in place for 2021–2025, aiming to eliminate fragmented funding, duplicative tasks, and policy conflict while sharpening management efficiency and long-term impact.

Vietnam’s economy set to maintain solid recovery through 2026–2027: OECD

Although growth is projected to ease moderately in 2026–2027, OECD affirms that Vietnam remains among Asia’s fastest-growing economies – a view echoed by other major international institutions.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports race past 2024 record in first 11 months

The sector recorded a trade surplus of 1.88 billion USD in November — 4.7% lower than in October but 43.3% higher than the same period last year.

Vietnamese Party leader attends Laos’ 50th National Day

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam joined Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, senior Lao leaders, and international delegations at a grand ceremony in Vientiane on December 2, marking the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day.

Lao Deputy PM hails success of 48th Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee meeting

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith described the 48th Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee meeting on December 3 in Vientiane as a great success.

PM urges swift reconstruction of homes for families affected by natural disasters

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 234/CD-TTg to launch and implement the “Quang Trung Campaign” for the rapid reconstruction and repair of homes for families whose houses were damaged by recent natural disasters in the central provinces.

15,000 workers to benefit from free medical check-ups

Ensuring the well-being and health of union members and workers has always been a core mission of trade unions, and this movement is part of activities to concretise this policy.

Major advances in healthcare quality management

From 2015 to 2025, Vietnam’s hospitals have made significant progress towards modern, internationally aligned quality standards, with most facilities achieving over 90% compliance in key quality-improvement and patient-safety activities.

NA discusses improving people’s quality of life

The 15th National Assembly is discussing a draft Resolution on several breakthrough mechanisms and policies for protecting, caring for, and improving public health; and the investment policy for the National Target Programme on healthcare, population, and development in the 2026-2035 period during its 10th session on December 2.

Party chief attends 50th anniversary of Laos National Day

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse attended a ceremony in Vientiane on December 2 morning marking the 50th National Day of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and the 105th birth anniversary of President Kaysone Phomvihane.

65 years of Vietnam-Cuba relations: Shining symbol of friendship in the 21st century

Over the past 65 years, Vietnam and Cuba have always stood shoulder to shoulder, from the struggles for national independence to the challenging periods of national building and development.

Lao National Gold Order presented to Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on December 1 awarded a National Gold Order - the highest honour of Laos - to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam.