Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

ASEAN Future Forum 2026 highlights Vietnam’s imprints, region’s message of unity

Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Jim Nickel emphasised that this year’s theme – “Shaping Our Future Together: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centred” – demonstrates ASEAN’s potential to contribute to not only regional but also global peace.

Vietnamese PM’s keynote address at opening session of ASEAN Future Forum 2026

Vietnam Airlines offers 15% online fare discount for senior passengers

Vietnam targets cashless payment value reaching 30 times GDP by 2030

Labour productivity key to double-digit growth: PM

Policy beneficiaries, disadvantaged workers receive gifts ahead of national holidays

Visiting Heroic Vietnamese Mother Tran Thi Sach in Phu Ly ward, whose two sons died in wartime, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai expressed gratitude for her sacrifices, affirming that the Party, State and people always remember and honour those who have rendered service to the nation.

Digital innovation brings Vietnam’s heritage to life

A national scheme on digital transformation in the cultural sector through 2030, with a vision to 2045, issued recently, is expected to serve as a key driver for cultural institutions, particularly museums and art schools, to rethink how they engage with the public.

Vietnam promotes practical disarmament measures

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has highlighted the need to advance practical disarmament measures, enhance transparency, build trust and reduce nuclear risks.

Can Tho seeks to deepen cooperation with Korean businesses

At a working session with a delegation from the Vietnam–Korea Business and Investment Association (VKBIA) led by its Chairman Tran Hai Linh on April 25, Nam praised the association’s role as a vital bridge linking the city with Korean partners. He reaffirmed the city’s readiness to facilitate VKBIA member enterprises in exploring and expanding investment.

Open classrooms nurture young people’s love for heritage

Heritage education has been fully integrated into the formal curriculum from grades 1 to 12, with local content making up 30–40% of teaching time, now adopted across all schools in Hue city.

Ho Chi Minh City embraces green consumption trend

Since early 2026, many supermarket chains in Ho Chi Minh City have begun charging for biodegradable plastic bags to encourage shoppers to bring their own bags and use reusable alternatives, helping reduce plastic waste. Although the shift initially caused some inconvenience, consumers are gradually embracing the change, adjusting both awareness and behavior in support of environmental protection.

Businesses step up energy saving and transition efforts

Amid volatile global fuel prices, energy efficiency is emerging as a key solution for businesses to cut costs, enhance competitiveness and contribute to national energy security. In response, enterprises are upgrading technologies and optimizing production processes, making energy saving a core strategy to strengthen their edge.

Administrative procedure coordination system to be put into smooth operation this month

According to the official dispatch, 13 out of 17 ministries and ministerial-level agencies had completed the development, training and deployment of their ministerial-level administrative procedure settlement information systems under the centralised model by April 22.

Hanoi to pilot petrol motorbike ban in Old Quarter from July

Hanoi will pilot a low emission zone in the heart of Hoan Kiem ward from July 1, before progressively expanding the restrictions to cover the entire area within Ring Road 1 by 2029.

Da Nang advances marine economy as pillar of sustainable growth strategy

Identifying the marine economy as a strategic pillar, Da Nang is accelerating its development in tandem with logistics, maritime services and industry, aiming to become an internationally scaled coastal megacity. The city is positioning itself as a growth engine for the Central – Central Highlands region and a key gateway linking Vietnam with the Asia–Pacific.

Vietnam launches upgraded National Database on Legal Documents

For the first time, artificial intelligence (AI) has been extensively used to ensure that data quality is “accurate, sufficient, clean and up-to-date” while optimising efficiency and precision in data exploitation.

Humanitarian Month 2026 targets 500 billion VND, promotes sustainable aid

Between 2021 and 2025, the initiative mobilised over 3.1 trillion VND, supporting more than 6.6 million disadvantaged people, highlighting the society’s coordinating role in aid activities.

Austria ready to cooperate with Vietnam in strengthening UN peacekeeping capacity

Vietnam highly values international cooperation in general, and cooperation with Austria in particular, in training and improving peacekeeping capacity, especially in foreign languages, operational skills, specialised peacekeeping knowledge, understanding of international law and culture, and the application of technology to meet UN standards.

Vietnamese pomelos gain broader access to Australian market

The update by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to its Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on April 10, officially setting out import conditions for Vietnamese pomelos, is regarded as a major milestone in market access efforts.

New decision sets out 20 national databases

Decision No. 11/2026/QĐ-TTg, issued by the Prime Minister on March 28, 2026, sets out a list of 20 national databases.

Viettel Post, FedEx tie up to expand Vietnam’s cross-border logistics

Under the deal effective on April 26, Viettel Post will serve as FedEx’s National Network Provider in the country, giving the US-based courier access to its nationwide delivery network, fleet and domestic infrastructure to deepen market coverage.

Quang Ninh targets full digital traceability of fishing vessels by Q2

The northern province of Quang Ninh has set a target that by the end of the second quarter of this year, all fishing vessels entering and leaving local ports will be monitored and have their catch volumes declared through the electronic catch documentation and traceability system.

Lawmakers endorse plan to develop Dong Nai into regional economic connectivity hub

Delegates said the establishment of Dong Nai city will mark a fundamental shift in both the development and local governance models, positioning Dong Nai as a major urban centre that can share functions, strengthen linkages and promote complementary development with Ho Chi Minh City.

PM orders no shortages of electricity, fuel under any circumstances

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung commended the sector’s efforts in overcoming difficulties and achieving important results, particularly in proposing breakthrough policies on fuel supply amid challenging conditions.

VNA Press Awards 2025 inspire professional commitment, innovation in digital era

A notable feature of this edition is the significant rise in both the number and diversity of entries across all categories. These figures reflect not only growing engagement but also a more coordinated and professional approach among editorial departments and domestic and overseas bureaus, forming a consistent and multi-dimensional flow of information.