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

Vietnam posts GDP growth of 9.95% in Q3

In the first nine months, Vietnam's GDP was estimated to increase 9.01% from the same period last year. Agriculture, forestry and fisheries grew 4.02%, contributing 5.35% to overall gross value added growth; industry and construction rose 11.21%, contributing 49.62%; and services expanded 8.69%, contributing 45.03%.

FDI disbursement hits five-year high in nine months

Vietnam attracted 50.36 billion USD in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first nine months of 2026, up 76.4% year-on-year, while disbursed FDI reached 21.07 billion USD, the highest nine-month level in five years.

Vietnam posts trade surplus after nine months of deficit

Vietnam's total export and import turnover reached 117.69 billion USD in September, up 7.3% from the previous month and 42.4% year-on-year. Notably, the goods trade balance returned to a surplus of 1.27 billion USD after nine consecutive months of deficit.

Quang Ninh directs FDI towards high-tech manufacturing

FDI is being positioned as a driver of economic restructuring and higher-quality growth in Quang Ninh. In the first eight months of 2026, the northern province attracted nearly 1.13 billion USD in FDI. During the same period, processing and manufacturing grew by more than 31%, highlighting the sector’s growing role in the local economy.

Japanese bank eyes deeper hi-tech cooperation with Vietnam

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is keen to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in emerging and strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, digital transformation, green transition, robotics and energy.

Hanoi accelerates construction of seven Red River bridges for APEC 2027

Accelerating the seven Red River bridge projects is aimed at serving APEC 2027 while enhancing connectivity between the two banks of the river, easing pressure on existing bridges and expanding development space for the capital.

500-day campaign helps heal the wounds of war through meaningful acts

Behind the return of these files and memorabilia lies a larger story, the story of Vietnam and the US moving from war to reconciliation, from wounds to cooperation, and from memories of division to the bridges of today.

Vietnam adopts action programme for ASEAN connectivity

Prime Minister Decision No. 1775/QD-TTg, issued on September 14, 2026, approves Vietnam’s action programme for implementing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 and 2031–2035. The programme aligns with the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and related strategic plans, reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to a strong and prosperous ASEAN Community.

Vietnam expands support for older people as population ages faster

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Chairwoman of the National Committee on the Elderly, said the focus has so far been mainly on attention, support and care for older people. It must now shift toward treating them as a resource and a driver of sustainable development.

Vietnam strengthens coordination for APEC Year 2027

A workshop titled “Preparing for APEC Year 2027: Strengthening Capacity for Effective Organisation and Coordination” was held in Hanoi on October 1 to share experience and enhance coordination among ministries, sectors, localities and international partners, contributing to the successful organisation of APEC Year 2027.

Vietnam sets roadmap to take businesses global

GoGlobal aims to support the private sector in establishing a stronger, more effective and sustainable presence in foreign markets. By 2030, the programme targets training at least 10,000 businesses, providing internationalisation consulting to 1,000, supporting 100 firms in overseas investment, and helping 100 businesses join regional or global value chains.

ASEAN steps up cooperation in fight against criminal fugitives

Participants discussed and agreed on strategic solutions to improve cooperation through ASEAN’s multilateral and bilateral mechanisms. They adopted the conference's joint statement and agreed on a draft joint action plan to strengthen cooperation in combating criminal fugitives.

New strategy drives Vietnam’s tourism towards higher value

After nearly a decade of implementing Resolution No. 08-NQ/TW, Vietnam’s tourism sector has made strong progress. Markets have expanded, infrastructure investment has increased, while tourism products and service quality have gradually improved. Yet as the sector grows, so do the demands placed on it. Tourism must not only attract more visitors but also generate greater value. Against this backdrop, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW, setting the goal of developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector in the new era.

Vietnam moves to adapt to rapid population ageing, expand silver economy

The International Day of Older Persons 2026, themed “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” highlights the need to develop healthcare, social security, labour-market and social-service systems in response to increasing life expectancy. For Vietnam, rapid population ageing is not only a demographic issue but also a development challenge.

Da Nang aims to become global city

Experts at the Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival (SURF) 2026 said that although Vietnam has a promising domestic market, international venture capital funds expect innovative startups seeking rapid growth to develop products to compete in international markets.

Hanoi targets higher rural incomes by 2030

Manufacturing, trade sustain Vietnam’s economic growth: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s GDP to grow 8.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026 in its latest report, up slightly from 8.4% in the second quarter, supported by industrial production, trade and domestic demand, although external uncertainties remain.

Tay Ninh seeks solutions to unlock sustainable agricultural development

Following administrative reorganisation and the introduction of the two-tier local government model, the southern province of Tay Ninh has gained new development opportunities.

Vietnamese peacekeepers return home after a year in South Sudan

After a year of duty in South Sudan, 51 officers and staff of Vietnam’s Level-2 Field Hospital No. 7 returned to Ho Chi Minh City on September 27, carrying with them the memories of lives saved, challenges overcome and a mission completed far from home.

World Cleanup Day 2026: From clean plates to clean cities

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the People's Committee of Hanoi, held a national launch ceremony on September 20 to respond to World Cleanup Day 2026 under the theme "From clean plates to clean cities".