Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

NA President calls for building dignified, strong and progressive Vietnam Buddhist Sangha

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man called on the VBS to continue directing and uniting Vietnamese monks, nuns and Buddhist followers in patriotic emulation movements, remaining closely connected with and accompanying the nation, thereby making active contributions to national unity and harmony as well as to world peace.

Vietnam highlights priorities to enhance UN peacekeeping effectiveness

Vietnam’s digital economy to reach 49 billion USD in 2026, fastest-growing in Southeast Asia

Vietnam, Singapore enhance defence cooperation

RoK NA Deputy Speaker praises VNA-Yonhap partnership

Hanoi retains top spot in Provincial Innovation Index 2026

The top 10 localities nationwide, in order, are Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, Hue, Da Nang, Thai Nguyen, Tay Ninh and Hung Yen.

Vietnam welcomes EU decision to remove it from non-cooperative tax list: Spokesperson

The move shows the recognition of Vietnam’s recent efforts to improve its legal framework and policies and enhance enforcement in practice to create a favourable, transparent and stable business and investment environment in line with international standards and practices.

Vietnam steps up fight against counterfeits, IP violations

The renewed memorandum between Vietnam's domestic market surveillance force and Procter & Gamble (P&G) is expected to build on the results achieved since 2023, strengthen IP enforcement, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of businesses and consumers, and contribute to a more transparent and fair business environment.

Technology boosts competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products

Investment in post-harvest technology is helping Vietnamese agricultural products reduce losses, extend shelf life and meet increasingly demanding export standards. From hot-water treatment and cold storage to logistics and processing, businesses are upgrading the supply chain to improve product quality and expand export markets.

Vietnam accelerates science-tech breakthroughs

Following the consolidation of its Steering Committee, the Government has stepped up implementation of Resolution 57-NQ/TW, completing over 66% of assigned tasks while focusing on removing bottlenecks in institutions, finance, investment and digital transformation.

Red River to become Hanoi’s key ecological and cultural landscape axis

From a river serving flood prevention and forming a natural boundary between urban areas, the Red River is being repositioned by Hanoi as a strategic axis in the capital’s master plan with a 100-year vision.

East Sea conference calls for stronger rules, cooperation to maintain regional stability

Participants called on ASEAN and China to work towards a substantive, effective, efficient Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) that matches international law and UNCLOS, while stressing that no single mechanism should bear the entire burden of managing tensions.

PM’s Cambodia visit expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to Cambodia from October 9 - 10, 2026 at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Ahead of the visit, Vietnam News Agency spoke with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong about its significance and the expectations surrounding it.

Vietnam, Panama seek to expand economic cooperation

In the presence of President Mulino, VCCI and the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation, enhance trade and investment promotion programmes, and support bilateral investment and trade.

Vietnam’s auto market accelerates amid growing electrification trend

According to data released by PwC in late September, total vehicle sales across the six ASEAN-6 markets, namely Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore, reached about 1.755 million units in the first half of 2026, up 11% year on year. Vietnam recorded the highest sales growth in the group at 31.1%, followed by Indonesia at 15.9% and Thailand at 15.1%.

Vietnam’s rice exports exceed 3.1 billion USD amid diverging markets

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the average export price during the period was estimated at 484.8 USD per tonne, down 5.1% from the same period last year.

Data, traceability systems key to boosting exports

Finding ways to achieve double-digit economic growth without depleting natural resources or harming environmental quality was a major topic at the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum 2026 in Hanoi on October 5.

Vietnam, Canada look to turn strategic partnership into tech projects

Canada's research strength paired with Vietnam's manpower, market size and speed of adoption could address national-level challenges and help small- and medium-sized enterprises modernise production and tap into the international innovation ecosystem, said Assoc. Prof. Vu Viet Hung.

Vietnam - Panama traditional friendship

President of the Republic of Panama José Raúl Mulino and his spouse are on an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8 at the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam and his spouse. The visit comes shortly after the two countries marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.

Hanoi dialogue opens new perspectives on heritage authenticity

The Hanoi Outcome Document on Heritage and Authenticity, adopted at the Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity in Hanoi on September 30, offers new perspectives on heritage conservation, emphasising the central role of communities and the need to preserve the continuity of heritage as it evolves.

14th Party Central Committee convenes fourth plenum

In his opening remarks, General Secretary and President To Lam said that the 14th National Party Congress set out major orientations and strategic goals, while the second and third plenums adopted important policies on Party building, personnel, development and national defence.

Vietnam climbs to 43rd in Global Innovation Index

According to WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2026, Vietnam ranks 43rd out of 139 countries and economies, up one place from 2025. Its innovation output ranking rose by two places, while two of its export indicators ranked first globally.

Vietnam steps up tourism promotion on global markets

Experts say that to turn advantages into high-value tourist arrivals, tourism promotion needs to move beyond fragmented activities towards large-scale, long-term campaigns tailored to target markets and closely linked to actual visitor experiences.

Marine Economy Forum launched to connect resources, promote cooperation

This is a regular platform connecting management agencies, localities, businesses, associations, research institutes, universities, experts and domestic and international partners to promote training, consultancy, knowledge transfer and scientific and technological cooperation.

Vietnam sees 149,700 new businesses in nine months

Vietnam recorded nearly 149,700 newly established enterprises in the first nine months of 2026, up 3.2% year-on-year, with total registered capital rising 32.7% to over 1.88 quadrillion VND (71.6 billion USD).