Policies in Action

Vietnam prioritises Lao, Cambodian teaching in border communes

The scheme outlines eight key tasks and solutions, including the development of foreign language curricula at vocational training, higher education and continuing education establishments to align with learners' needs and real-world demands.

Vietnam, partners advance child-friendly justice through four-year collaboration

Over four years, the project has delivered several landmark results to promote a more child-friendly justice environment, including strengthening the child justice legal framework, most notably through the adoption of the historic Child Justice Law.

Vietnam targets 5,000km of expressway by 2030

According to the Ministry of Construction, Vietnam brought just 89km of expressways into operation between 2001 and 2010, followed by 1,163km in the 2011–20 period. By contrast, the length of expressways invested in since 2021 alone is equivalent to the combined total of the previous decade.

Hanoi to launch 5,000 public electric bicycles

In a move to reduce air pollution and promote green mobility, Hanoi has approved a plan to deploy 5,000 public electric bicycles, alongside restrictions on petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in the city’s central area.

State President outlines key directions for strengthening national defence

State President Luong Cuong emphasised the need for the army to proactively and effectively promote international integration and defence diplomacy to ensure the national interests at the highest while addressing a national political-military conference in Hanoi on December 17.

Resolution 57: Tay Ninh, TTC AgriS team up to modernise sugarcane sector

A flagship initiative is the Model Farm/Experimental Farm (DemoFarm) project, which will introduce advanced cultivation techniques tailored to local soil conditions.

Law on Artificial Intelligence: Paving the way for technological breakthroughs

The National Assembly of Vietnam’s formalpassage of the Law on Artificial Intelligence has established a unifiedlegal framework for the development, application and governance of AI in thecountry, placing Vietnam among the first nations worldwide to adopt a dedicatedlaw on artificial intelligence.

Smart traffic control centre officially launched in Hanoi

The Hanoi Municipal Police Department has officially put the city’s smart traffic control centre into operation, enabling the electronic handling of administrative violations related to traffic order and road safety.

Green hues line approach to Long Thanh airport

After more than two years of construction, by mid-December 2025, the transport links directly connecting Long Thanh Airport (Routes T1 and T2) are largely complete. The nearly 8-km routes, designed for speeds of 80–100 km/h, are now lined with greenery. Contractors are mobilising manpower to finish remaining work, aiming to complete the entire route within December.

PM highlights major principles in safeguarding national sovereignty, territorial integrity

PM Pham Minh Chinh described the National Boundary Commission as an “unsung soldier” on the diplomatic, legal and practical frontlines, playing a critical role in safeguarding national sovereignty while strengthening friendly relations with neighbouring countries.

Vietnam approves plan to implement UN Human Rights Committee recommendations on ICCPR

Based on assigned tasks and functions, ministries, agencies and local authorities are required to develop their own implementation plans for the Decision, which should be sent to the Ministry of Justice by March 1, 2026, for coordination and monitoring.

HCM City elevates destination appeal, enhances tourism workforce quality

As Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector continues to sustain growth momentum, it is shifting strongly from post-merger recovery to development acceleration, with a focus on restructuring destination spaces to offer diverse tourism models and attract more domestic and international visitors.

Three national target programmes basically meet, exceed 2021-2025 goals

A report from the Central Steering Committee for National Target Programmes for the 2021–2025 period showed that poverty reduction in ethnic minority-inhabited areas averaged 3.2% per year. Per capita income among ethnic minorities is estimated to reach 45.9 million VND (1,760 USD) in 2025, a 3.3-fold increase from the 2020 level, well surpassing the goal of more than doubling.

Quang Tri promotes sustainable fisheries to combat IUU fishing

With more than 191 km of coastline and over 8,000 fishing vessels, Quang Tri province is strengthening measures to work closely with fishermen and fishing grounds to prevent all IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing violations and move towards sustainable marine resource exploitation.

Tax cuts poised to ignite Vietnam’s hybrid vehicle boom from 2026

Experts forecast that 2026-2030 will mark a period of strong growth for hybrid vehicles in Vietnam, a trend that will invigorate the automotive sector while supporting national objectives on emissions reduction, sustainable development and the broader transition to green mobility.

Developing data into strategic resource for digital government (2028–2030 period)

Prime Minister’s Decision No. 2629/QD-TTg dated December 1, 2025, approving the Digital Government Development Programme, affirms that the programme is guided by the principle of expanding inclusive and widespread digital services, with people and businesses placed at the centre as key actors, beneficiaries and co-creators of digital services.

Breakthrough under Resolution 57: Vietnam to finalise licensing for satellite-based Internet trials

The National Assembly’s Resolution 193, issued to implement the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science-technology development, innovation and national digital transformation, marks an important institutional step in modernising Vietnam’s telecommunications landscape.

Developing data into strategic resource for digital government (2025–2027 period)