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

Vietnam secures cooperation documents with UN development agencies

Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan and heads of three leading UN development agencies – UNDP Administrator Alexander de Croo, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, and UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita – exchanged the Country Programme Documents (CPD) for the 2027–2031 period between the Government of Vietnam and these respective agencies.

Transport projects must stay on schedule unless justified: PM

According to reports, by the end of August, key transport projects had disbursed 95.44 trillion VND, or 38% of their allocated capital, below the national rate of nearly 50%.

Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam, together with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, engage in bilateral activities in the US, and pay a state visit to Canada from September 20 to 25. The top Vietnamese leader’s working trip and bilateral activities in the US are expected to further advance the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a stable, substantive, effective and sustainable manner.

Vietnam, US continue close cooperation in war legacy remediation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang called on the US to continue supporting Vietnam in addressing war consequences, implementing community support programmes and tackling environmental issues to improve living conditions for people in affected areas.

Vietnam, India agree to expand air services

The new agreement between Vietnamese and Indian airlines, which takes immediate effect, doubles the weekly passenger capacity limit to 16,800 seats from the current 8,000. The expansion comes as airlines from both countries have used or are nearing full use of their existing traffic rights amid growing travel demand.

OVs serve as practical bridge between Vietnam and India: diplomat

The Vietnamese community in India can serve as a practical bridge between the two nations, contributing to stronger people-to-people ties and creating opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, science and technology, education and other fields.

Vietnam News Agency to host 59th OANA Executive Board Meeting

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is ready to demonstrate its role and responsibility in efforts to promote OANA's development, as well as participate in joint initiatives to enhance the strength of the region's largest journalism organisation in the digital era.

Vietnamese goods gain wider access to EU market

In the seventh year of implementing the EVFTA, the EU has completed its tariff liberalisation schedule, bringing import duties on approximately 99% of tariff lines for Vietnamese goods to zero. The development is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of Vietnamese businesses in the European market, but also requires them to improve their ability to meet increasingly strict market standards.

VNA delegation attends OANA 65th anniversary plenary session

A Vietnam News Agency (VNA) delegation led by General Director Vu Viet Trang attended the plenary session marking the 65th anniversary of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) in Moscow, Russia, on September 21.

Vietnam establishes 190-million-USD State-owned asset management company

The company will buy non-performing loans from credit institutions and foreign bank branches, recover and dispose of debts and collateral, restructure loans and support lenders in resolving bad debts.

Vietnam’s multilateral vision and constructive role at the UN

General Secretary and President To Lam’s trip to attend the high-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and engage in bilateral activities in the US is of strategic significance, reaffirming Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, as well as its growing role on the international stage. International scholars say the trip will not only help deepen the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership but also highlight Vietnam’s constructive role and responsible contributions to addressing global security and development challenges.

Building and developing a synchronous, modern pre-hospital emergency care system

Vietnam will put a nationwide pre-hospital emergency management platform into operation from 2027, as part of efforts to strengthen the emergency care system, improve coordination among response forces and ensure faster, more effective access to emergency services nationwide.

Vietnam aims to build internationally competitive tourism growth poles

A notable feature of Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW is its focus on developing three major tourism growth poles – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang – while gradually turning Phu Quoc into a new growth pole. It also calls for the development of 10 key tourism centres and 20 national tourism areas.

Vietnam promotes high-quality products in China, ASEAN

Vietnam is maintaining one of the largest presences among participating countries at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO 2026), currently under way in Nanning, Guangxi, China. More than 120 Vietnamese businesses are showcasing a diverse range of products across over 200 booths.

Vietnam makes significant progress in child protection

In recent years, Vietnam has made significant progress in child protection, reaffirming its strong commitment to implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Da Nang: Satellite hospitals prove effective at grassroots level

The model is an important component of the roadmap to turn Da Nang into a specialised medical centre for the central and Central Highlands regions, with a number of key specialties, in line with the spirit of Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW dated September 9, 2025, on breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care and improvement of people's health.

Vietnam plays increasingly active role in multilateral cooperation

Vietnam is taking on an increasingly active role in multilateral cooperation, with its engagement with the United Nations evolving from receiving support to making greater contributions. Ahead of the high-level General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about this changing role and the Vietnam - UN partnership.

128 companies from 31 countries register for Vietnam Defence Expo 2026

Vietnam Defence Expo 2026 will cover about 123,800 sq.m and feature seven main areas, including indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces, a defence experience and military games area, a space showcasing defence-economic products and the cultural heritage of Vietnam’s three regions, a VIP reception area, grandstand and performance areas, and common facilities.

Vietnam, Canada expand cooperation in advanced industries

Vietnam is now Canada’s largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) provides a foundation for businesses to expand their markets. Both sides are seeking to diversify markets, supply chains and economic partners.

Strategic “Make in Vietnam” products: Businesses at the core

Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo identifies science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as a strategic breakthrough that plays a vital role in shaping the country’s new growth model. This focus runs through the current policy framework.