Happy Vietnam (VNA)

A long-term strategy for a healthier Vietnam

Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW of the Politburo underscores the pivotal role of physical exercise and sports as a breakthrough solution, shifting the mindset from “treatment” to “proactive health protection and improvement.” It is seen as a “golden key” to enhancing the physical fitness and health of the Vietnamese people.

Ministry establishes monitoring framework for carbon market

Under a new circular, the exchange of greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits is conducted on the domestic carbon credit exchange through the carbon trading system, which is interconnected with the national registration system.

Ha Long Carnaval 2026 affirms cultural industry development mindset

More than a vibrant festival, Ha Long Carnaval 2026 served as a vivid demonstration of efforts to implement Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture, reaffirming Quang Ninh’s evolving mindset of turning heritage into a powerful internal resource to drive breakthroughs in cultural industries in a new era.

Vietnam’s pet care market emerges as lucrative investment opportunity

Across the Asia-Pacific, 60% of respondents own pets, while Vietnam’s pet ownership rate stands at 79%, among the highest in the region. Notably, 55% of Vietnamese pet owners have two or more pets, signalling that pet ownership has evolved from a hobby into a modern lifestyle choice.

Hai Phong advances specialised health care for coastal, insular communities

Hai Phong authorities consistently recognise the role of central-level healthcare institutions, including VINIMAM, which plays a particularly important role in providing health care for fishermen and residents in coastal and insular areas.

Resolution 72 opens path to a modern, sustainable healthcare system

To build a resilient healthcare system capable of meeting the challenges of ageing, emerging diseases and rising expectations for quality care, Vietnam must continue to strengthen primary and preventive care, invest in human resources, accelerate digitalisation and big data development, and refine healthcare financing mechanisms.

Toyota sales in Vietnam jump 45% in January

With strong momentum from the start of the year, Toyota Vietnam expects to maintain positive business performance in the coming months, contributing to the continued vibrancy of the country’s automobile market in 2026.

Carbon credits - New resource for forest protection

With more than 841,000 hectares of forest and a forest coverage rate exceeding 61%, Quang Tri is among the provinces with the largest forested areas and carbon stocks in the north central region.

Hanoi aims for modern healthcare system

Hanoi's health sector will continue to expand the comprehensive use of digital technology in professional practices to improve management efficiency and service quality, aiming to develop a modern, transparent, and people-centred healthcare system.

Incentives in Population Law expected to reverse birth rate decline

Vietnam’s population has already topped 100 million, but the 2025 population report reveals trends accelerating well beyond earlier forecasts. Fertility has nosedived to all-time lows: the total fertility rate slipped from 2.01 children per woman in 2022 to 1.96 in 2023, then plunged to a record 1.91 in 2024.

Stronger penalties proposed to deter counterfeit cosmetics trading

The Health Ministry will continue strengthening cosmetics management, and will soon submit proposals to amend the Government’s Decree 117/2020/ND-CP and Decree 98/2020/ND-CP, including regulations on cosmetic advertising and tougher sanctions for counterfeit products.

Vietnam on path to become a healthy nation

The Politburo’s Resolution 72-NQ/TW was issued in a special historical context as the Party is simultaneously implementing a series of strategic resolutions designed to propel the country forward in the new era.

Vietnam adopts mandatory biometric authentication for new bank cards

The circular mandates that card issuers must conduct a face-to-face meeting and match the biometric data of individual customers or the legal representative of institutional customers with their identity documents.