Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City ready to provide mass health checkups for over 15 million residents

The initiative is designed to bring multi-specialty healthcare closer to communities, with an emphasis on vulnerable and high-risk groups, including the elderly, those with chronic conditions, and disadvantaged populations, enabling early detection and sustained health management.

Deposit rate cuts aim to balance growth support and macroeconomic stability

JICA, BIDV announce 50 million USD loan to support rural MSMEs

Party conference spotlights key reforms in inspection, disciplinary work

New regulation on political, ideological work in Party highlighted at national conference

Resolution 66 drives legal reform and digital transformation

After one year of implementing Resolution of the Politburo, Vietnam has achieved notable progress in law-making and enforcement, underscoring the role of institutions as a driver of development. Governance thinking has shifted from a control-oriented approach to one that fosters a transparent and enabling legal environment for people and businesses. The legal system is being steadily refined in a more coherent and consistent manner, helping remove bottlenecks and support rapid, sustainable growth.

Ho Chi Minh City to pilot pork trading on Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam

Nguyen Nguyen Phuong, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, said listing pork on the MXV will finally give consumers and firms more stable prices, while slapping on stricter food safety rules and making it easier to track where the meat actually comes from. Farmers, meanwhile, stand to gain from more predictable margins and dodge fewer of the supply-demand imbalances that routinely distort prices.

Thanh Hoa ramps up investment to modernise fishing ports

The move includes upgrading port infrastructure, digitalising vessel management and tightening seafood traceability in line with recommendations from the European Commission.

Energy giants work hard to roll out E10 RON95 sale ahead of schedule

Petrolimex and PVOIL, are in a strong position to accelerate the transition toward cleaner fuels. These companies have been actively preparing infrastructure, upgrading blending systems, and coordinating supply chains to ensure the availability of E10 RON95 across their nationwide retail systems.

Campaign launched to boost search, identification of fallen soldiers’ remains

The “500-day-and-night campaign” aims to mobilise the combined strength of the entire Party, political system, armed forces and society to accelerate progress in carrying out the task, regarded as both a special political mission and a meaningful activity of gratitude to those who laid down their lives for the Fatherland's independence and freedom and the people's happiness.

Resolution 57: Promoting cashless payments to enhance tax management efficiency

Electronic payments are increasingly adopted, enhancing transparency and thereby improving tax management efficiency while accelerating digital transformation under Politburo Resolution 57.

500 deputies to 16th National Assembly

At a press conference on March 21, 2026, the National Election Council announced the composition of the 16th National Assembly, highlighting representation of women, ethnic minorities, non-Party members and younger deputies, as well as a high proportion of members with postgraduate qualifications.

Foreign Minister holds talks with European Commissioner for International Partnerships

The Foreign Minister suggested that to operationalise the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the two sides should increase all-level mutual visits and enhance coordination to fruitfully implement cooperation pillars, particularly the new focus on science – technology and innovation.

PM attends Vietnam – Russian Federation Business Forum in Moscow

PM Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the complex global situation is weighing on the world economy, requiring the two countries to “unite to create strength, cooperate for mutual benefit, and engage in dialogue to build trust” and to “listen with sincerity, share with heart, and act through concrete products.”

Youth drive innovation in new development era

The 14th National Party Congress has ushered in a new phase of development, one that places exceptionally high demands: achieving rapid yet sustainable growth, mastering science and technology, promoting innovation, accelerating digital transformation, and improving the quality of human resources. In this context, young people are expected to fully assert their pioneering role in new areas of development.

Vietnamese, Russian PMs hold talks, witness signing of nuclear power agreement

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on March 23 (local time) as part of the former’s official visit to Russia.

Vietnamese, Russian PMs hold talks, witness signing of nuclear power agreement

Following the talks, PM Chinh and PM Mishustin witnessed the signing of the agreement between the two governments on cooperation in building a nuclear power plant on the territory of Vietnam.

Science and technology – key to affirming Vietnam’s global standing

From State policy to the engagement of research institutes and universities, and the pioneering role of enterprises, an innovation ecosystem is steadily taking shape. Strategic technology is not only a matter for laboratories, but also a key driver of labour productivity, national security and Vietnam’s position on the global technology map.

Urgent measures ramped up to stabilise market amid rising costs

Authorities are urgently rolling out measures to stabilise the market as surging input costs place unprecedented pressure on the retail market, with suppliers pushing for price hikes and supermarket systems striving to keep prices in check.

Resolution 57 delivers tangible outcomes from local practice

In the course of implementing this resolution, the northern province of Quang Ninh has emerged as one of the early movers in translating strategic orientations into comprehensive development models linked to innovation and digital transformation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves for official visit to Russia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Russia on March 22-25 aims to strengthen bilateral ties while promoting international cooperation opportunities to serve Vietnam’s development in the coming period.

Vietnamese embassy conducts citizen protection efforts after sea accident in Japan

One individual was rescued alive later in the morning and was not in life-threatening condition. At approximately 10:00, another victim was found about 4.5 kilometres from the scene in an unconscious state and was later confirmed dead. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing for three others still missing.

Gov't leader orders sufficient energy supplies for production, business, consumption

A range of fuel price support measures has been applied, including the use of the petrol price stabilisation fund and adjustments to taxes and fees. As a result, domestic fuel prices are currently lower than in most countries in the region, a significant effort under present conditions.

PM’s official visit to bolster Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

The visit will reaffirm the enduring traditional friendship and trusted cooperation between the two countries, while also providing an opportunity to strengthen the bilateral ties both in breadth and depth with a forward-looking vision. It will help create favourable external conditions and mobilise resources for Vietnam’s development in a new era.

25 million Vietnamese benefit from forests as green development gains traction

In Vietnam, forests serve as a foundation for livelihoods, water resources, public health, and environmental stability, particularly for ethnic minority communities living in and near forest areas. They also act as a natural buffer against disasters, helping reduce risks linked to climate change.