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.
PM chairs urgent online meeting from South Africa on flood response in central region

PM chairs urgent online meeting from South Africa on flood response in central region

In the face of extremely serious damage caused by floods, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is now in South Africa to attend the G20 Summit, chaired an urgent online meeting in the early morning of November 23 with leaders of ministries, agencies, and localities on the situation and urgent solutions to respond to floods and natural disasters in some central provinces.
PM proposes three strategic assurances for growth at G20 Summit

PM proposes three strategic assurances for growth at G20 Summit

PM Chinh reaffirmed that Vietnam stands ready to cooperate actively, equally and for mutual benefit with all countries, the G20 and the broader international community for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world where development is inclusive and no one is left behind.
RoK’s Hyundai HT to establish first overseas manufacturing subsidiary in VN

RoK’s Hyundai HT to establish first overseas manufacturing subsidiary in VN

The new subsidiary will be located in the Binh Xuyen Industrial Park, with construction expected to be completed in December, and mass production slated to begin in 2026. According to experts, the Binh Xuyen Industrial Park offers strong advantages in transport infrastructure, logistics services and an established network of manufacturing enterprises, which support supply-chain connectivity and partnership expansion.
Vietnam remains ASEAN’s most optimistic consumer market: UOB study

Vietnam remains ASEAN’s most optimistic consumer market: UOB study

Vietnam recorded the highest score on the newly launched UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Index at 67, well above the regional average of 54 and a three-point increase from last year. This reflects sustained confidence among Vietnamese consumers in both the national economy and their personal financial outlook.
Detailed regulations on national housing fund issued

Detailed regulations on national housing fund issued

The decree comprises seven chapters with 27 articles, stipulating the establishment, legal status, operations and financial management of the national housing fund; the receipt, management and use of contributions and assistance from domestic and foreign organisations and individuals; investment activities, the creation and management of rental social housing; inspection mechanisms; and the responsibilities of the fund as well as those of ministries, sectors and local administrations.
Vietnamese contributors to peace, int’l solidarity honoured

Vietnamese contributors to peace, int’l solidarity honoured

Nguyen Thi Binh, former member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice State President of Vietnam, and Honorary President of the Vietnam Peace and Development Council (VPDC), has been conferred with Romesh Chandra Peace Award by the World Peace Council (WPC) and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organisations (AIPSO) for her outstanding contributions to peace and international solidarity.
Vietnam - Czech Republic Strategic Partnership

Vietnam - Czech Republic Strategic Partnership

President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Milos Vystrcil is paying an official visit to Vietnam from November 18 to 22 at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Vietnam – Singapore trade hits record high

Vietnam – Singapore trade hits record high

Vietnam has continued to strengthen its position as Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching a total of 33 billion SGD (around 25.3 billion USD) in the first ten months of 2025, setting a new record for their trade volume.