All three national target programmes on new-style rural area building, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas have largely met and surpassed their assigned targets for 2021–2025 period.

In a remote hamlet without electricity, phone signal, or a health station, one woman’s quiet leadership is rewriting the story of her people.

The national target program will be implemented over 10 years (2026–2035), and total resources mobilized for the 2026–2030 period are expected to reach at least VND1.23 quadrillion.

Truong Ngoc An, 43, is the eldest of three siblings from Vinh Chau ward, Can Tho City (formerly part of Soc Trang province). His family has long been known for its traditional roasted duck dish, famous for its signature four-spice flavor.

Once barren, Tho Binh now grows over 400 hectares of tea, earning farmers hundreds of millions of dong annually.

According to Decree 272/2025/ND-CP, in 2026-2030, the hardship status of ethnic minority villages will be “measured” by the rate of households with electricity purchase contracts.

Funding will come from the central budget, local budgets, capital from national and local programmes, credit, businesses' support, and contributions by people.

The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.

The rural and agricultural census is one of the three largest statistical censuses in Vietnam, held every ten years. It aims to collect comprehensive information on agriculture, forestry, fisheries and the status of rural development nationwide.

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha stressed that proven and essential practical issues should be incorporated into the draft Law on Urban Development Management.

While past discussions on rural development focused on roads, schools, and well-built homes, the priority today must be fostering a knowledge-based countryside, enhancing rural connectivity, and building a sustainable economy.