Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

PM calls for proactive, creative, flexible measures to achieve set targets

The PM required ministries, agencies and localities to regularly review and update growth scenarios on a monthly and quarterly basis, proactively identify bottlenecks affecting growth targets and promptly remove them.

Vietnam’s journey from independence to development

Ho Chi Minh City sets 9.5 bln USD infrastructure push for National Day

Eighty-one years on: Vietnam advances toward a strong and prosperous future

Environmental protection and climate change response: Vision to 2045

Deeper reforms needed to achieve target of 2 million firms

If Vietnam can create the institutions, funding channels and support systems that allow businesses to develop at different stages, the target of 2 million active enterprises by 2030 could mark not just a numerical milestone, but the emergence of a more resilient engine of growth.

October 15 designated as Vietnam’s annual digital citizen day

The Government has issued Resolution No. 66.22/2026/NQ-CP, dated July 9, 2026, on the development of digital citizens. The resolution will take effect from August 15, 2026, to February 28, 2027. It sets out principles for developing digital citizens, their rights and responsibilities in the digital environment, policies encouraging the use of digital services, and the responsibilities of relevant agencies, organisations and businesses. Notably, the resolution designates October 15 each year as Vietnam's Digital Citizen Day.

National online job exchange launched to strengthen labour market connectivity

Designed as a nationwide digital recruitment platform, the National Job Exchange – vieclam.gov.vn –connects job seekers, employers, employment service centres, training institutions and state management agencies through a single system.

Powering growth: Ensuring reliable energy supply to keep investment flowing

Across Ha Tinh and Nghe An, maintenance teams conduct inspections day and night, using thermal cameras and drones to detect potential faults without interrupting electricity supply. Their work helps ensure stable power supply for businesses as the region accelerates development in line with the Government's economic growth targets.

National ceremony marks 300th birth anniversary of cultural luminary Le Quy Don

In recognition of Le Quy Don's exceptional contributions, UNESCO adopted a resolution to jointly commemorate the 300th anniversary of his birth, acknowledging that his intellectual legacy, commitment to practical learning and humanistic values transcend national borders and form part of humanity's shared cultural heritage.

Top leader attends opening of 33rd Diplomatic Conference

Since its inception in 1957, the Diplomatic Conference has served as the foreign affairs sector’s most important forum for reviewing international developments, assessing diplomatic performance, disseminating the Party’s foreign policy and guidelines, and defining priorities for the coming period.

Health insurance covers 94.4 million medical visits in H1

Health insurance covered around 94.4 million patient visits during the January-June period, similar to the same period last year. Inpatient treatment accounted for 10.3% of total cases, slightly higher than in 2025.

Resolution drives M&A capital towards AI infrastructure, high-quality businesses

According to PwC’s Global M&A Industry Trends: 2026 Mid-Year Outlook, the total value of global M&A transactions this year could reach approximately 4 trillion USD, driven by large-scale deals and growing investment in AI-related infrastructure.

Building a digital ecosystem for foreigners in Vietnam

Since July 1, 2025, the Immigration Department has received more than 87,000 applications and issued over 84,800 electronic identity accounts, with citizens of the Republic of Korea, China and Japan making up the largest share of registered users.

New e-commerce law strengthens accountability across digital marketplace

Instead of focusing mainly on protecting consumers as previously, the Law on E-commerce clearly defines the legal responsibilities of all participants in the digital marketplace, including e-commerce platforms, businesses, online sellers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), key opinion consumers (KOCs) and affiliate marketers.

Integrated tourism strategy draws more visitors to Ho Chi Minh City

According to the municipal Department of Tourism, the city welcomed more than 7.1 million international visitors from January to July, up 42.7% year-on-year, while domestic tourists reached 31.6 million. Tourism revenue surged 55.3% to nearly 237.5 trillion VND (9.01 billion USD), achieving 72% of this year's target.

Favourable conditions created for stronger cooperation between Vietnamese, Lao Party organisation commissions: top leader

At the meeting, the top leader said his guest’s visit comes as both parties and countries are actively implementing their respective Party resolutions, adding that it had helped strengthen cooperation between the two organisation commissions as well as between the Lao commission and Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs.

Vietnamese missions in Japan step up citizen protection efforts after earthquake

Vietnam’s representative offices in Japan immediately contacted local authorities through the international affairs divisions of Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures, as well as Vietnamese community associations in the affected areas, to assess the situation and stand ready to provide timely assistance for Vietnamese citizens impacted by the disaster.

Vietnam rolls out national child protection programme through 2030

The programme seeks to reduce child abuse nationwide and provide timely protection and comprehensive support for child victims of violence, sexual abuse and illegal child labour, children at risk of violence, exploitation and neglect, as well as those of other special circumstances.

500-day-and-night campaign: 1,488 martyrs’ remains recovered

As of July 25, search teams had located and repatriated 1,488 sets of martyrs’ remains in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Additional remains have also been discovered in the northern province of Tuyen Quang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam ready to work with Canada towards early upgrade of bilateral ties: FM

Affirming that Vietnam always attaches importance to its Comprehensive Partnership with Canada, Trung welcomed Canada’s strategic orientations towards the Indo-Pacific, including its support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s centrality and its recognition of Vietnam’s role as a gateway for trade with the region.

Vietnam ready to work with APEC economies to advance sustainable forest management

Vietnam views sustainable forest management as the fundamental, long-term solution to building self-regenerating forests that adapt to climate change while continuing to deliver essential ecosystem services to citizens.

Doan Bao Chau to stand trial on an anti-state propaganda charge next month

The report alleged that Chau, born in 1968 and residing in Giang Vo ward, Hanoi, had participated in livestreams on the BBC Vietnamese YouTube channel and on his personal Facebook account "Chau Doan", in which he disseminated content that distorted and defamed the people's administration, fabricated information causing public concern, and waged psychological warfare.

National strategy aims to build advanced medical ecosystem

Vietnam's adjusted healthcare network master plan for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050, also outlines a regional structure covering the country's six socio-economic regions. It envisages 17 provincial general hospitals serving regional functions, at least one highly specialised hospital in each region, and at least one advanced medical facility in every province and city.

Resolution No. 10 helps upgrade FDI quality to strengthen national self-reliance

Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo in 2026 on the development of the foreign-invested sector, identifies foreign direct investment (FDI) as “an important component of the national economy” and “a key driver of economic development and international integration.”