Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

PM orders further cuts, simplification of administrative procedures, business conditions

In Document No. 3905/VPCP-CDS, addressed to the ministries of Public Security, Industry and Trade, Agriculture and Environment, Construction, and Justice, the Government Office said that on April 29, the Government issued eight resolutions focused on cutting, decentralising and simplifying administrative procedures and business requirements across sectors managed by 14 ministries and agencies.

CPI up 0.84% in April on rising energy, dining costs

FDI flows to Vietnam up 32% in four months

Japanese PM delivers keynote policy speech in Hanoi

UN Vesak 2026 highlights Buddhist values for global peace

Vietnam targets saving at least 3% of total power consumption in 2026

Vietnam is striving to save at least three percent of the total national electricity consumption in 2026.

Hanoi targets 30% public transport use to ease traffic congestion

To tackle the issue, Hanoi has developed a comprehensive plan for the 2025–2030 period, focusing on 10 key groups of solutions. These include improving mechanisms to attract investment in transport infrastructure, adjusting traffic planning to better match urban development, and accelerating construction of ring roads, radial routes and bridges across the Red River.

Gov’t urges promoting EV charging infrastructure in apartment complexes

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued an official dispatch on March 31, 2026, to direct ministries, sectors and localities to accelerate the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in apartment buildings

OVs encouraged to expand distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad

Overseas Vietnamese are expected to serve as a strategic on-site force in promoting and distributing Vietnamese goods, maintaining traditional markets and expanding access to reputable retail systems and global supply chains, particularly in countries with large Vietnamese communities.

Ministry works to ensure rice production, exports align with market developments

Accordingly, between January and March, rice output reached 3.64 million tonnes; livestock production attained 2.28 million tonnes of meat, up 4.9%; fisheries output reached 2.7 million tonnes, up 3.3%; and forestry production totalled 12 million cubic metres of timber, an increase of over 3%. The sector’s export turnover reached 16.69 billion USD, up 5.9%, with a trade surplus of 4.78 billion USD, up 12%.

Vietnamese online exporters rewrite the rules of the game

In addition of selling good products, Vietnamese exporters are implementing a value transformation strategy smartly and effectively to win export markets.

All People’s Health Day promotes early disease prevention

The launch marked the first year the activity has been implemented in a coordinated manner nationwide. Members of the public were able to visit free screening areas, receive nutritional advice, participate in mass exercise performances, enjoy artistic programmes, and join a walk in response following the ceremony.

Key rules to prevent online fraud

As technology advances at fast speed, 2026 is expected to mark a new phase of cybercrime, with criminals increasingly exploiting AI tools such as deepfakes, voice cloning and virtual personas to carry out ever more sophisticated impersonation scams. In this evolving landscape, prevention goes beyond simply verifying information, it requires strict and reliable authentication processes.

Vietnam’s medical tourism services eye nearly 4 billion USD in revenue by 2033

Vietnam’s medical tourism market was valued at approximately 700 million USD in 2024 and is projected to expand to nearly 4 billion USD by 2033, representing an average annual growth rate of around 18%. The figures underscore the sector’s considerable potential.

Vietnam ensures sufficient fuel supply through April amid global uncertainties

Importers brought in approximately 3.2 million cubic metres of fuel in March. Combined with current inventories of around 1.6–1.8 million cubic metres, this volume is expected to fully meet domestic demand until the end of April.

International Mine Awareness Day: Quang Tri advances “safe province” model

Deputy Director of the Mine Action Centre of Quang Tri Dinh Ngoc Vu said nearly 60,000 hectares of land in the province have been cleared of UXO contamination, with over 925,000 explosive items safely destroyed.

Vietnam’s economy jumps by impressive 7.83% in Q1

The solid start to the year provides a foundation to achieve full-year growth target even as global uncertainties loom, including the Middle East tension.

Government’s hallmarks in 2021-2025 term: building trust, driving action, enabling development

Facing unprecedented global shocks, Vietnam’s Government navigated crisis with flexibility and resolve - ensuring stability, sustaining growth, and reinforcing public trust.

PM urges timely, flexible policy response to secure double-digit growth

The PM asked each ministry, sector, and locality to identify breakthrough impetuses, devise concrete measures, and assign clear responsibilities in order to achieve double-digit expansion.

Health ministry promotes preventive care through integrated electronic health records

The Ministry of Health is working to integrate periodic health check-up data into citizens’ electronic health records, in a move aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare.

Urgent tasks to address IUU fishing

The Government Office on March 31 issued a notice conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at the 33rd meeting of the Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, underscoring the need for urgent and comprehensive measures to address shortcomings identified by the European Commission (EC).

Hanoi’s GRDP up 7.87% in Q1

Hanoi’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated to have grown by 7.87% year-on-year, one of the highest rates in recent years, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

Da Nang strengthens compliance with IUU fishing regulations

Da Nang’s efforts against IUU fishing in recent years have delivered tangible results, contributing to Vietnam’s goal of having the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” lifted. The city also stresses that these efforts must be sustained alongside investment and policies for a modern and sustainable fisheries sector.

Heritage development enters new phase in Ho Chi Minh City

The Ho Chi Minh City Heritage Association has successfully held its first congress for the 2026–2031 term, marking a significant milestone as the city enters a new phase following its administrative expansion into a major economic and cultural hub with a rich and diverse heritage.

Plan issued to implement Vietnam–France agreement on science-technology cooperation

Under the plan, the Ministry of Science and Technology will take the lead, in coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, in directing, guiding, monitoring and inspecting the implementation of the agreement. The ministry will also prepare reports on the signing and implementation progress for submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consolidation and reporting to competent authorities as required.