Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Khanh Hoa collects DNA samples from relatives of unidentified fallen martyrs

The DNA collection drive, organised by the provincial Department of Public Security in coordination with local authorities, took place in Dong Hai ward and covered relatives from Dong Hai, Phan Rang, Do Vinh, My Son and Bao An wards and communes.

PM urges Dien Bien to turn border, aviation, historic legacy into growth engines

Vietnam strictly prohibits all forms of forced labour: Foreign Ministry

Digital skills – part of daily life in Lang Son's mountainous border communities

Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes

Vietnam speeds up 2020 forest map to support compliance with EUDR

If Vietnam does not establish its own forest reference dataset, European importers will continue relying on global forest-cover databases to assess compliance for Vietnamese exports, which might result in inaccuracies when applied to local production conditions.

Ho Chi Minh City brings quality healthcare closer to underserved communities

Ho Chi Minh City is pioneering efforts to expand access to quality healthcare by deploying doctors and extending hospital services to remote and island areas, as part of its push toward universal health coverage.

Vietnam seeks UNFPA support in negotiations on convention on older persons’ rights

Vietnam is stepping up international cooperation on ageing-related issues and requested UNFPA’s continued support through technical expertise, international experience and policy recommendations in areas such as population ageing, long-term care, the care economy, the silver economy and promoting the role of older persons in society.

Vietnam plays key role as discussant at WTO Trade Policy Review session

Under WTO practice, the discussant is typically an ambassador invited by the Chair of the Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB) on the basis of his or her standing and credibility within the organisation.

Top Vietnamese leader begins state visit to Singapore

The state visit to Singapore by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is of particular importance to the continued implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Five localities ranked among top performers in Provincial Competitiveness Index 2025

The Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2025 ranking showed that no locality was rated “Very Good” in governance quality, with most localities scoring in the average and fairly good categories.

Green fuel transition gains momentum as E10 goes nationwide

According to authorities, the introduction of E10 will be accompanied by tax and fee adjustments to make it more competitively priced than traditional fossil fuel.

VNeID set to become Vietnam’s all-in-one digital super app

The project aims to transform VNeID into a modern, secure and highly scalable national digital platform capable of effectively serving citizens, businesses, agencies and organisations in handling administrative procedures, accessing online public services, conducting electronic transactions and using digital utilities.

Health Ministry calls for stronger preparedness against Ebola

Medical facilities were instructed to strengthen surveillance, especially for individuals who have travelled to or returned from outbreak-hit countries or areas within the previous 21 days. They were also asked to strictly enforce infection control measures, including protective procedures, screening, triage and isolation protocols for suspected or confirmed Ebola cases.

Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports exceed 2.67 billion USD in five months

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover in May was estimated at 614.79 million USD, bringing the total to more than 2.67 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, up 16% year-on-year.

Dispatch urges completion of 100 border boarding schools before new academic year

Local authorities were instructed to mobilise the entire political system and launch a “100-day peak campaign”, closely monitoring progress on a daily and weekly basis to ensure all 100 schools are completed before August 30 this year.

Vietnam named guest of honour at 21st St. Petersburg International Book Fair

Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association Nguyen Quang Thieu said Vietnam’s selection as the guest of honour for the first time reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries and Russia’s high regard for Vietnamese culture.

Vietnam aims for convenient, fast, secure digital services by 2030

The Government has approved a programme to promote the application of population data, digital identification and electronic authentication for national digital transformation. The programme aims to support the development of digital government, digital economy and digital society.

Top leader’s Thailand visit expected to generate new momentum for bilateral cooperation

The upcoming official visit to Thailand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and State President To Lam will also provide an opportunity for the two countries’ senior leaders to hold in-depth discussions on major orientations for effectively implementing the new cooperation framework, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong told the press ahead of the trip.

Hue project prevents over 933 tonnes of plastic waste leakage

Launched in 2021 with funding from the Norwegian people through WWF-Norway and WWF-Vietnam, the “Hue – Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam” project aims to help Hue protect rivers, wetlands and coastal ecosystems from plastic pollution while building the city into a model plastic-reduced urban area in central Vietnam.

Carmakers confirm compatibility with E10 fuel ahead of nationwide rollout

To ensure safer use of E10 fuel, consumers are advised to regularly maintain fuel systems, replace deteriorated rubber components and refuel at reputable petrol stations to ensure ethanol blending quality meets standards.

Ninh Binh strengthens aquatic resource protection

Every day, dozens of vessels arrive at Ninh Co Fishing Port in the northern province of Ninh Binh to complete entry and departure procedures. As part of efforts to improve seafood traceability, all fishing vessels now declare arrivals and departures through the electronic catch documentation and traceability system.

Vietnam pushes ahead with AI-powered legal infrastructure

Research by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) shows that AI adoption in the legal sector remains constrained by fragmented, unstandardised and weakly connected legal databases. A unified national legal data ecosystem has yet to be established, while big data and AI applications are still largely confined to pilot programmes and have not been integrated across the full legislative process, including drafting, appraisal, review and inspection of legal documents.

Ministry of Justice tops Public Administration Reform Index 2025

The Ministry of Justice clinched the top spot in Vietnam’s 2025 Public Administration Reform Index for ministries and ministry-level agencies, scoring 95.48 percent, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

E10 biofuel deemed compatible with over 90% of vehicles

Technically, E100 ethanol contains around 34.7% oxygen and has a high octane rating of about 108 RON, enabling more efficient combustion. Studies also show that E10 can reduce carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by 20–30% and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions by 10–20% compared to conventional petrol.