Policies in Action

Policies in Action

Vietnam upgrades seaport network to strengthen maritime competitiveness

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.
Vietnam, Laos agree to deepen bilateral relationship with reinforced framework

Vietnam, Laos agree to deepen bilateral relationship with reinforced framework

Top leaders of Vietnam and Laos have agreed to deepen the bilateral relationship with a reinforced framework of “Great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion”, affirming a shared vision, intertwined strategic interests and long-term companionship orientation for the goal of sustainable development, self-reliance and common prosperity of the two peoples.
Whole nation rallies for fellows in flood-hit areas

Whole nation rallies for fellows in flood-hit areas

Following disastrous floods across the Central and Central Highlands regions, the spirit of solidarity and mutual support has once again spread strongly throughout Vietnam. Aid missions after missions from all directions have been heading toward the flood-affected areas, sharing the burdens with local residents.
Policy dialogue highlights Vietnam’s priorities in governance, int’l partnership

Policy dialogue highlights Vietnam’s priorities in governance, int’l partnership

Vietnam truly appreciates the contributions of international organisations, bilateral development partners, and foreign non-governmental organisations. Their support has been invaluable in helping Vietnam build infrastructure, push forward institutional reforms, roll out social programs, promote climate adaptation and a just energy transition, boost global economic integration, and strengthen national competitiveness.
All-out effort underway to lift EU “yellow card”

All-out effort underway to lift EU “yellow card”

The fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) has moved beyond warnings into a high-tech, tightly enforced operation. Ho Chi Minh City has fully updated all fishing vessel data in the national VNFishbase database.
NA Chairman pledges strong support for EU-ASEAN investors

NA Chairman pledges strong support for EU-ASEAN investors

The Vietnamese NA would continue to listen to and consider recommendations from the international business community, including European enterprises, as part of efforts to remove barriers, enhance competitiveness and build a flexible, transparent and business-friendly legal system.
No “gaps” or “blind spots” allowed in Party inspection

No “gaps” or “blind spots” allowed in Party inspection

Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that Party inspection and supervision must leave no “gaps” or “blind spots”, while addressing a national conference on November 24 to review inspection, supervision and disciplinary work in 2025 and the 13th tenure.
Vietnam, South Africa upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership

Vietnam, South Africa upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and South Africa have officially upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership. The announcement was made during a meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on 21 November, as part of the former’s visit to the African country to attend the G20 Summit and engage in bilateral activities.