Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

AI opens up opportunities for people with disabilities

Amid the rapid development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way people learn, work and communicate. For persons with disabilities (PwDs), AI is opening up new opportunities to overcome barriers once considered insurmountable, narrow the digital divide, and promote an inclusive society where no one is left behind.

16th NA’s second session: 43 draft laws and resolutions to be considered

Vietnam, Switzerland seek broader, more substantive cooperation

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation

Memorial service held for 731 fallen soldiers in Ho Chi Minh City

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.

Resolution 57: High-tech solutions applied to tackle pollution in Hanoi’s rivers

A project to rehabilitate the Lu and To Lich rivers marks a breakthrough with the application of Germany’s modern pipe jacking technology, enabling underground construction while safeguarding existing urban infrastructure. The adoption of advanced science and technology solutions will help collect about 75,000 cu.m of wastewater each day for treatment, underscoring Hanoi’s determination to revive its rivers and move towards a digital society and a sustainable green environment.

Voting hours set for March 15, 2026 election

Election day for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure has been set for March 15, 2026. Under the regulations, voting takes place from 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. on the same day. Depending on local conditions, the Election Committee may decide to start voting earlier, but not before 5.00 a.m., or end later, but no later than 9.00 p.m. on the same day.

Digital transformation brings new momentum to election preparations

Resolution 80: Documentary heritage brought to life through public experiences

Only when integrated into the national strategy for cultural development and digital transformation, can archival work become a soft pillar of the national knowledge infrastructure, strengthening governance capacity and enhancing Vietnam’s soft power in the new era.

Resolution 68 boosts businesses entering market

By the end of 2025, Vietnam had more than one million active enterprises. In the first two months of 2026, about 64,500 enterprises entered or re-entered the market, up 29.4% year-on-year, averaging 32,200 newly established or returning businesses per month.

Vietnam targets stronger national brand in Asia by 2045

Decision No. 173/QD-TTg dated January 27, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister approving the strategy for promoting Vietnam’s image abroad for 2026–2030 with a vision to 2045, identifies international communication as a strategic soft-power tool serving national development. The strategy aims to position Vietnam among Asia’s leading countries in terms of national brand and image by 2045, while striving to rank in the top three in ASEAN and top 30 in the Global Soft Power Index.

FDI attraction in 2026: Vietnam adapts to new global investment standards

To further enhance FDI attraction amid rising global and regional competition, Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong said the ministry is drafting new strategies on foreign-invested economic development and next-generation FDI attraction, focusing on more open, transparent and competitive institutional frameworks.

Major environmental targets for 2026–2030

The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress sets several environmental targets for the 2026–2030 period, including maintaining forest coverage at 42 percent, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 8–9 percent, treating and reusing 65–70 percent of wastewater in river basins, and expanding marine and coastal protected areas to at least 6 percent of Vietnam’s maritime area.