Massive investment has flowed into Vietnam’s ethnic minority regions, yet sustainable development remains elusive. Experts say the problem lies not in funding, but in outdated development thinking.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Directive No. 19/CT-TTg dated May 12, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister on accelerating the implementation of the Ethnic Affairs Strategy through 2030, with a vision toward 2045.

Vietnam’s ethnic affairs work is moving toward a new mindset, where the state creates space and communities shape their own development.

From livelihoods to community tourism, two village models reveal how ethnic policy can unlock self-reliance and lasting change.

Thousands of people from across the country brought flowers, fruit and other offerings to honor Mother Goddess Thien Y Ana as they attended the Ponagar Tower Festival in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province.

Vietnam is shifting toward dialogue-driven approaches in ethnic affairs, focusing on trust, understanding, and grassroots engagement.

A large number of Cham dignitaries took part in a sacred water procession during the Ponagar Tower Festival in Khanh Hoa province, a ritual held to pray for favorable weather, abundant harvests and prosperity.

Over 80 years, Vietnam’s ethnic affairs policy has evolved from providing support to empowering communities as active drivers of development.

As Vietnam marks 80 years of ethnic affairs governance, new approaches emphasize empowerment, long-term growth, and the central role of communities.

A brief decree signed in 1946 has guided Vietnam’s long journey of unity, shaping policies that continue to bind the nation’s diverse communities.

In remote villages across Vietnam, ethnic affairs officials and respected community figures serve as steady “keepers of the flame.”

Village elders among the Co people are leading efforts to protect heritage while opening new paths toward sustainable livelihoods.

Amid modern life reaching remote villages, many traditional values have faded, yet many ethnic minority women quietly remain at their looms, restoring their homeland’s weaving craft.

What began as curiosity during a tea delivery journey evolved into a bold transformation that uplifted a remote Hmong village.

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung today chaired a meeting reviewing the implementation of the national target programme on new-style rural area building, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Vietnam’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW redefines development by placing culture at the center, unlocking growth potential in ethnic minority regions.

In Gia Lai’s Ia Ly Commune, Kep Village draws international visitors not with luxury, but with deeply authentic cultural experiences rooted in daily life.

President Ho Chi Minh’s vision of unity among all ethnic groups continues to shape Vietnam’s development strategy in a rapidly changing era.

Vietnam’s success in reducing poverty highlights deeper issues as hardship becomes concentrated in specific regions and populations.

The Government Office has issued Notice No. 191/TB-VPCP dated April 17, 2026, conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung following a working session with the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.