Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Khanh Hoa collects DNA samples from relatives of unidentified fallen martyrs

The DNA collection drive, organised by the provincial Department of Public Security in coordination with local authorities, took place in Dong Hai ward and covered relatives from Dong Hai, Phan Rang, Do Vinh, My Son and Bao An wards and communes.

PM urges Dien Bien to turn border, aviation, historic legacy into growth engines

Vietnam strictly prohibits all forms of forced labour: Foreign Ministry

Digital skills – part of daily life in Lang Son's mountainous border communities

Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes

UOB Vietnam builds 450 mln USD headquarters within VIFC-HCMC

Overseas Bank (UOB) Vietnam on July 1 broke ground on UOB Plaza Ho Chi Minh City, marking marks a new milestone in its long-term growth strategy for Vietnam, a market it has identified as a key ASEAN battleground.

Hanoi Museum showcases capital’s 100-year development vision

Hanoi Museum is hosting an exhibition showcasing the capital’s development master plan for the next 100 years. The displays, located on the first and fourth floors, are open to the public from June 29 to August 29.

Elderly in Vietnam to receive free annual health check-ups from 2026

The elderly in Vietnam will be entitled to at least one free annual health check-up or screening from 2026 under a revised national programme on elderly care through 2030.

Vietnamese search and rescue team conducts operations in earthquake-hit Venezuela

On June 30 (local time), the Vietnamese search and rescue mission conducted operations in La Guaira State, the area hardest hit by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela.

Search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers' remains see positive results in H1

Vietnam's search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers' remains recorded encouraging initial results in the first half of this year, with 1,255 sets of remains recovered and 25 fallen soldiers identified through DNA analysis.

Hanoi rolls out 2,460 more AI surveillance cameras

The system comprises 1,107 cameras for detecting traffic violations, 960 for vehicle flow monitoring, 112 for intersection monitoring, 251 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras and 30 for detecting speed violations. A total of 930 camera poles have been installed at 238 major intersections, gateways and urban areas across the capital.

Leveraging foreign investment to strengthen domestic capacity, enhance self-reliance: Top leader

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 30 called for a fundamental shift in Vietnam's approach to foreign investment, stressing that external resources should be harnessed to strengthen domestic capabilities and strategic autonomy rather than simply attract capital.

Hanoi unveils century-long development vision to attract new wave of investment

The Vietnamese capital has launched an ambitious investment drive by unveiling its 100-year development vision, introducing new policy incentives and announcing hundreds of investment projects. The initiative aims to give domestic and international investors greater confidence in Hanoi's long-term growth strategy while creating a more transparent, competitive and innovation-driven business environment.

Verified subscriber data builds stronger digital shield

As Vietnam accelerates its national digital transformation, every correctly verified mobile subscription builds a more comprehensive and reliable telecom database, laying the groundwork for secure, sustainable digital services and public confidence in the country’s digital ecosystem.

Vietnam shifts FDI attraction strategy towards higher quality, greater efficiency

Vietnam’s approach is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While attracting international resources was the central priority over the past nearly four decades, the next phase will focus on enhancing the effectiveness of those resources in synergy with domestic capacities to strengthen development capabilities, economic resilience and national competitiveness.

National conference held to disseminate Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a keynote speech at the event, which was linked to nearly 35,000 venues from central to commune levels, government agencies and military units, attracting almost 2.1 million delegates. It was broadcast live on Vietnam Television and Voice of Vietnam channels.

Vietnam adopts action plan to combat money laundering, terrorist financing

Ministries are required to develop, issue and effectively implement sector-specific policies and action plans by September 2026 to mitigate money laundering risks in line with the national action plan on addressing risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing for the 2023–2028 period.

Vietnam’s domestic carbon exchange launched

The carbon exchange creates a mechanism that enables businesses to optimise emission-reduction costs through trading emission quotas and carbon credits, encourages technological innovation, and supports sustainable development while maintaining the principle of not sacrificing the environment for economic growth.

Five decades of Ho Chi Minh City: From people’s aspiration to century growth vision

Over five decades, the southern economic hub has demonstrated resilience, intellect, and a dynamic, innovative spirit worthy of its identity as a heroic city.

Vietnam People's Army ready for Venezuela earthquake relief mission

Having participated in the humanitarian mission to Myanmar in 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hong Duong has fully prepared his personal gear, specialised equipment, medicines and essential supplies ahead of departure. He is ready to join the Vietnamese delegation to support disaster relief efforts in Venezuela.

124 Vietnamese officers depart for earthquake relief mission in Venezuela

In the early hours of June 29, a flight operated by Vietnam Airlines departed from Noi Bai International Airport, carrying 124 personnel from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security to Venezuela on a humanitarian relief mission.

Nationwide campaign collecting DNA samples from relatives of unidentified martyrs

A ceremony was recently held at the Ministry of Public Security headquarters to launch a nationwide campaign to collect DNA samples from relatives of unidentified martyrs. The campaign is among a series of activities under the 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of martyrs’ remains.

Ministry assigns mission to military relief team heading to earthquake-hit Venezuela

An 82-member military contingent was assigned to carry out humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Venezuela, marking Vietnam’s third overseas military deployment for international disaster response.

Vietnam ready to launch domestic carbon exchange

The launch marks a major milestone in the development of Vietnam's carbon market, contributing to implementing the country's commitments to greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and accelerating the green transition and promoting low-carbon economic growth.

Black-shanked doucs conserved on Tay Ninh's Ba Den Mountain

Amid the natural forest ecosystem of Ba Den mountain in Tay Ninh province, troops of black-shanked douc langurs have been recorded living stably, contributing to the rich biodiversity value of the forest.