As the government pursues ambitious growth targets, officials are seeking to carefully manage regulated prices to avoid destabilizing the broader economy.

Residents living within Hanoi's Ring Road 1 area could receive direct financial support and free bus travel under a new proposal promoting electric vehicle adoption.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has signed Decision No. 955/QD-TTg dated May 28, 2026, issuing a plan to implement the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 24/2026/QH16 on piloting the public lawyer mechanism.

General Secretary and President To Lam has signed Politburo Decision No. 178 on the restructuring of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Vietnamese Culture.

A newly issued Politburo resolution calls for sweeping reforms to transform Ho Chi Minh City into Southeast Asia’s leading economic and innovation hub.

Unable to use public sidewalks as before, many Hanoi cafés are finding unusual new ways to keep customers coming back.

Vietnam will provide financial support for women having two children before age 35 under a new decree.

Hanoi’s proposal to lease portions of sidewalks for controlled commercial use is drawing mixed reactions from experts concerned about urban order and pedestrian rights.

Resolution 80 affirms that investment in culture is investment in the country’s future and sustainable growth, while calling for a fundamental shift in the mobilisation of resources for cultural development, with the State taking a leading role.

The resolution, issued by the Politburo on May 4, 2025, has been viewed by enterprises as an important driver for innovation, digital transformation and business expansion.

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 Experts say the problem lies not in funding, but in outdated development thinking.

Vietnam is considering stronger financial measures against abandoned land, delayed real estate projects and unused housing assets as policymakers seek to unlock frozen resources and improve the efficiency of the property market.

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 is intensifying efforts to combat online piracy, targeting major illegal streaming and movie websites with large audiences.

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.

Vietnam is moving to pilot a “one-person business” model under its newly issued National Strategy on Innovative Startups, in a bid to accelerate growth, fuel innovation and strengthen national competitiveness.

The Government has set a target that by the end of 2026, all citizens will receive free periodic health checkups or health screenings and have electronic health records created.

Facing a sustained decline in fertility, Vietnam plans to raise birth rates and expand support for families across all provinces.

With the issuance of eight new resolutions, the Vietnamese government has sent a clear signal: a commitment to substantive reform, empowerment and development-oriented governance.