Policies in Action

Policies in Action

Ho Chi Minh City targets third-quarter growth of over 11%

Ho Chi Minh City targets third-quarter growth of over 11%

Ho Chi Minh City will continue to implement drastic measures to achieve double-digit growth, targeting GRDP growth of at least 11.07% in the third quarter of 2026, 9.43% in the first nine months and 12.3% in the fourth quarter, with a view to completing the full-year goal of 10% or more.
Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders hold phone talks

Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders hold phone talks

General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping expressed confidence that under the CPV’s unyielding leadership, led by General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam will successfully realise the resolution adopted by the 14th Congress and achieve its two centennial goals on the occasion of the Party and the nation’s founding anniversaries.
Vietnam becomes RoK’s key export market in ASEAN

Vietnam becomes RoK’s key export market in ASEAN

The RoK’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to 62.8 billion USD, while imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to 31.8 billion USD, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Top legislator pays tribute to former party, state leaders

Top legislator pays tribute to former party, state leaders

During a visit to former Vice President and former Vice Chairwoman of the NA Truong My Hoa, Chairman Man spoke highly of her thoughtful and constructive contributions to the Party, State and parliament. He also commended her active engagement in meaningful social welfare activities in her current roles as the head of the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the “For Beloved Hoang Sa–Truong Sa” club.
Vietnam's biometric surge powers digital banking overhaul

Vietnam's biometric surge powers digital banking overhaul

As the Party identified breakthroughs in science – technology and innovation as a key driver of national progress, the mastery and adoption of biometric technologies must go hand in hand with safeguarding public trust, data security, and citizens’ interests, all aligned with the people-first philosophy guiding the country's digital agenda.
Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-

Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-

The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating on unsecured debt, which remains at BB+. The upgrade followed Fitch’s review under its revised Sovereign Rating Criteria issued in last September, said the Ministry of Finance.
Composition of the 14th Party Central Committee

Composition of the 14th Party Central Committee

The 14th National Party Congress on January 22 announced the list of 200 members elected to the 14th Party Central Committee. Of the 200 members, 180 are full members and 20 are alternate members; 113 were re-elected, while 87 were elected for the first time; 179 are men and 21 are women. The youngest full member is 46 years old, and the youngest alternate member is 38.
1986 Doi Moi (Renewal): Pivotal turning point in socialist construction

1986 Doi Moi (Renewal): Pivotal turning point in socialist construction

The sixth National Party Congress in December 1986 mapped out the Doi Moi (Renewal) policy and initiated the process of Party-led reforms in Vietnam. This marked a crucial turning point in socialist construction, unleashing national strength and potential to propel the country forward. During the 1986–1995 period, the Party led the reform, abolished the subsidy mechanism, and transitioned to a socialist-oriented market economy, overcoming socio-economic crises and laying a firm foundation for international integration.
Gia Lai steps up communication on new IUU fishing regulations

Gia Lai steps up communication on new IUU fishing regulations

Identifying communications as a fundamental and long-term measure to raise fishermen’s awareness and ensure compliance with the law, the Gia Lai management board of fisheries ports has stepped up disseminating the new decree on administrative penalties in the fisheries sector.
Plans to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists

Plans to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists

The Ministry of Public Security was assigned to further accelerate the application of information technology and digital transformation to improve electronic visa issuance procedures, simplify processes and shorten immigration clearance times at border checkpoints, creating maximum convenience for travellers.