Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

NA President calls for building dignified, strong and progressive Vietnam Buddhist Sangha

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man called on the VBS to continue directing and uniting Vietnamese monks, nuns and Buddhist followers in patriotic emulation movements, remaining closely connected with and accompanying the nation, thereby making active contributions to national unity and harmony as well as to world peace.

Vietnam highlights priorities to enhance UN peacekeeping effectiveness

Vietnam’s digital economy to reach 49 billion USD in 2026, fastest-growing in Southeast Asia

Vietnam, Singapore enhance defence cooperation

RoK NA Deputy Speaker praises VNA-Yonhap partnership

Vietnam to officially take over APEC 2027 host role on October 21

On October 21, Minister Ngo Van Tuan and the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance delegation are scheduled to attend further sessions and hold bilateral meetings before Vietnam formally takes over the APEC host role at the closing ceremony of the 33rd APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting.

Top leader stresses linking Denmark’s strengths with Vietnam’s potential, development opportunities

Vietnam, Denmark strengthen bilateral ties

Vietnam and Denmark established diplomatic relations on November 25, 1971. Over the past 55 years, bilateral ties have steadily deepened and expanded, becoming a notable example of Vietnam’s cooperation with its Nordic partners.

Vietnam-Denmark relations continue to grow

At the invitation of King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation pay a state visit to Denmark in October 2026. This is the first state visit to Denmark by a Vietnamese General Secretary, taking place as the two countries mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations (November 25, 1971 - November 25, 2026).

DNA testing opens new path to identifying Vietnam’s martyrs

For some families, the wait to learn where a loved one lies has lasted for decades. Some remains are recovered without a name, an address or a personal effect that can identify them. As the last traces of the past gradually fade, DNA has become one of the most important scientific tools in the effort to identify those who gave their lives.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long raise funds for the poor

More than 164 billion VND (nearly 6.2 million USD) was pledged to the Ho Chi Minh City Fund for the Poor at the 2026 "City of Compassion – Connecting Love" art exchange programme, held in the city on October 17.

Vietnam steps up education and training development

The education and training sector is continuing to advance reforms, with more than 90 talent programmes for engineering and STEM master’s students being implemented at 23 higher education institutions, while nine semiconductor training programmes have been approved. In addition, 13 networks of centres of excellence with more than 300 members have been established, while nearly 44,000 students in 15 strategic technology fields have been identified as eligible for scholarships.

Energy self-reliance underpins Vietnam’s double-digit growth ambitions

Vietnam aims to achieve average annual GDP growth of at least 10% in 2026-2030, under the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress. Ensuring a stable, resilient energy supply is essential to achieving this goal amid geopolitical tensions, volatile global fuel markets and climate-related challenges.

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

The session will be held in person in two phases, from October 17 to November 14 and from November 20 to 21, with November 23 set as an alternative closing date.

Vietnam, Switzerland seek broader, more substantive cooperation

President of the Swiss Federation Guy Parmelin and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 17-18, at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse. Ahead of the visit, Vietnam News Agency spoke with Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass about the significance of the trip and prospects for further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation

Vietnam gives top priority to strengthening its close and trusted relations with Laos and Cambodia, expressing deep appreciation for their valuable support during the country’s past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as its current nation-building and safeguarding efforts, said General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam.

Prime Minister attends memorial service for 731 fallen soldiers

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended a memorial and reburial ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on October 14 for the remains of 731 fallen soldiers recovered from Le Thi Rieng Park, paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for national peace, independence and freedom.

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

From June 23 to October 5, Team K74 and other forces recovered 731 sets of martyrs’ remains from the park. Biological samples and DNA samples collected from relatives of unidentified fallen soldiers are being analysed and stored in the national gene bank to support identification efforts.

Bringing fallen heroes home: Keeping Vietnam’s tradition of gratitude alive

Ho Chi Minh City has always regarded the search for and recovery of martyrs’ remains and the identification of the fallen as a particularly important political task, a demonstration of the affection for and commitment to those who sacrificed their lives for national independence and freedom, said a local official.

Vietnam’s airlines expand international networks

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam forecasts that the country’s aviation market will handle 94 million passengers and more than 1.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2026, up 13% and 9.3%, respectively, from 2025.

Vietnam launches cultural industries network, unveils 17 initiatives

The network aims to strengthen cooperation among state agencies, businesses and creative stakeholders, moving beyond isolated projects towards coordinated action.

Vietnam, China to boost legislative, people-to-people exchanges

To further consolidate the three pillars of political, material and social foundations underpinning ties between the two Parties and countries, NA President Man proposed maintaining exchanges at all levels, strengthening national defence-security ties, and supporting each other’s development and international standing.

Vietnam pledges to advance rule of law at home, uphold law-based global order at UN

As it updates its legal framework, Vietnam has also put in place rules governing digital technologies, personal data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The country upgraded its National Legal Database and expanded digital platforms to broaden access to legal information, education and aid.

Vietjet launches Prague–Hanoi route

Vietjet Air operates the Prague–Hanoi route twice a week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a capacity of 377 passengers. Flights depart Prague at 8:55 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday and arrive in Hanoi at 4:20 p.m. the following day, local time. In the opposite direction, flights leave Hanoi at 8:25 a.m. and arrive in Prague at 6:55 p.m. The route includes a stop in Almaty, Kazakhstan.