Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Vietnamese food wins over consumers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong remained Vietnam's fifth-largest foreign investor in 2025. Bilateral trade also recorded remarkable growth of more than 70% during the year, with Vietnam's exports to Hong Kong surging by over 90%, making Vietnam the third-largest exporter to the market after mainland China and Taiwan (China).

Low-emission rice farming drives greener growth for Vietnam’s rice sector

Localities vow all-out efforts to achieve double-digit growth

More than 1,300 fallen soldiers' remains recovered in 500-day campaign so far

Top leader orders removing implementation bottlenecks to spur growth

Resolution 68 opens new pathways for Vietnamese brands in regional, global markets

According to Dr. Bui Thanh Minh, Deputy Director of the Office of the Private Economic Development Research Board under the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform, Resolution 68 has helped foster a stronger entrepreneurial spirit through a series of concrete policy measures.

PM’s presence in ASEAN Summit spreads message of dynamic, strongly rising Vietnam: official

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang said that the Vietnamese delegation made important contributions to the summit’s success, reflecting the foreign policy orientation set out by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, which continues to place ASEAN at the centre of Vietnam’s regional engagement, as well as its commitment to proactive, positive and responsible contributions to ASEAN Community-building process.

Gong culture introduced in schools to safeguard ethnic heritage

Schools in Quang Ngai province are creatively bringing gong culture and xoang dance into learning activities, helping students better understand their ethnic heritage while contributing to the preservation and promotion of traditional cultural values.

Digital trade promotion effective channel for business connectivity

Amid global trade volatility, rising logistics costs and widening geographical barriers, traditional trade promotion methods are revealing clear limitations. The shift towards digital platforms is increasingly seen as inevitable, enabling businesses to access markets more flexibly while improving transaction efficiency

Green transition - inevitable pathway toward sustainable development

In a world increasingly affected by climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising environmental pollution, the shift toward a green economy is no longer optional - it is an urgent requirement. Vietnam is no exception.

Vietnamese PM puts forward proposals to address multidimensional challenges at 48th ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasised the need to concentrate resources on ensuring essential security needs, including energy security, food security, and human security, including the ratification and effective implementation of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement, and the substantive implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2026–2030, the ASEAN Power Grid, and the ASEAN Gas Pipeline network.

Vietnam calls for stronger ASEAN unity, coordination ahead of 48th Summit

Deputy FM Giang highly valued preparations by the Philippines as ASEAN Chair 2026 and affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to coordinating closely with other member states to ensure the success of the 48th ASEAN Summit.

Vietnam Red Cross Society at 80: From relief boxes to lasting incomes

Humanitarian Month 2026 is slated to raise around 500 billion VND for relief activities, support more than 17,000 poor and disadvantaged households, and activate activities in every commune and ward nationwide.

Resolution 68 brings positive changes to private sector development

Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private sector development is expected to be implemented in a more consistent and effective manner, particularly at local level, so that businesses can feel sustainable improvements in the investment climate.

Official welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in New Delhi

India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 6 morning co-chaired an official welcome ceremony with 21-cannon salute for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, who is on a three-day state visit to the country.

Spreading Vietnamese cultural identity in digital space

In the context of deep international integration, cultural identity serves as both a “shield” against assimilation and a defining marker of a nation’s image. Protecting and promoting uniquely Vietnamese cultural values has therefore become a pressing task, particularly in an increasingly complex digital environment.

Banking sector accelerates digital shift, cashless payments surge

According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), non-cash payments recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with transactions rising 37.98% in volume and 14.22% in value year-on-year, reflecting a clear shift toward digital payments.

Vietnam earmarks at least 2% of annual state budget for cultural development

The resolution stipulates that cultural spending will be increased in line with development needs in each period to implement the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies.

Vietnam railways accelerate digital shift, green transition

By 2030, Vietnam’s railway sector aims to achieve sustainable growth on existing lines while playing a greater role in supporting a green and circular economy. It also focuses on improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and upgrading service quality.

Health ministry targets annual fertility rate of 2% by 2030

Vietnam’s fertility has dropped below replacement in recent years, from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 1.91 in 2024 and 1.93 in 2025, especially in major cities and more developed regions, prompting the need for coordinated measures to encourage childbirth.

Vietnam picks one textbook set for all schools, targets free books by 2030

The Ministry of Education and Training has selected the “Ket noi tri thuc voi cuoc song” (Connecting Knowledge with Life) series, published by state-owned Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH), from among three existing sets. The education minister approved the choice on December 26, 2025, locking in enough time for preparation before the new school year.

Dien Bien accelerates construction of boarding schools in border areas

In the border communes of the northwestern province Dien Bien, several inter-level boarding schools for primary and secondary students are being built simultaneously. To meet strict deadlines, contractors are mobilising maximum workforce and machinery to ensure the facilities are ready for the new school year.

Holiday tourism surges 14.2% to 12 million visitors nationwide

The back-to-back holidays, covering seven days in total, created favourable conditions for travel and leisure, boosting tourism demand nationwide.

New businesses, market re-entries up 32.8% in first four months

In April alone, nearly 20,400 enterprises were newly established. The most notable feature was not the number of new firms but the quality of capital inflows. Although the number of newly established enterprises fell 7.1% from March, registered capital increased 9.7% to nearly 246.8 trillion VND (9.36 billion USD).

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.