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Party leader outlines key orientations for promoting lifelong learning

Lifelong learning must be seen not only as an individual need but also as the key to raising intellectual standards, building human resources, and driving innovation and breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development.

Action plan approved to vault education into global top 20 by 2045

The Government has rolled out a resolution endorsing an action plan to follow the Politburo’s Resolution No. 71 dated August 22, 2025, targeting sweeping reforms in education and training to propel the nation into the global elite.

Free checkups, hospital care by 2030: Vietnam’s bold new healthcare vision

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long outlines a groundbreaking healthcare plan that will see the national insurance fund cover $5.6 billion annually.

Vietnam to reform energy market for fairness, innovation, and security

Vietnam’s new energy resolution promotes private investment, technological innovation, and a competitive electricity market.

Free healthcare for all: A promise of national well-being

The policy of free medical care is not just a humanitarian initiative - it is a profound commitment to a future where people live joyfully, healthily, and happily.

A single national textbook to be rolled out in 2026

Vietnam plans to implement a unified national textbook set starting in 2026, with full subsidies for students by 2030 under a new education reform resolution.

Politburo's resolution outlines groundbreaking solutions to improve healthcare

Party General Secretary To Lam has recently signed the Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW, setting out groundbreaking measures to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of the people’s health.

Nationwide tuition waiver lifts burden for millions of Vietnamese families

Vietnam’s new school year begins with historic education support for all students from preschool to grade 12.

End of state monopoly expected to lower domestic gold prices within 1-2 years

Safe-haven sentiment amid global gold fluctuations, combined with slow increases in domestic physical supply, is expected to keep gold prices high in Vietnam, but the price gap between domestic and global prices could narrow within 1-2 years.

Gold monopoly ends, but prices may stay high for up to two years

Despite new reforms, Vietnam’s gold market needs time to align with global prices due to supply delays and brand trust issues.

Politburo mandates education overhaul with free textbooks and AI integration

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam recently signed Resolution 71, marking a strategic breakthrough in Vietnam’s education and training development.

Resolution 71: Vietnam’s biggest educational overhaul in decades

Resolution 71 signals a historic shift, positioning education as the core of Vietnam’s development strategy.

Politburo issues landmark resolution on education breakthrough

General Secretary To Lam signs Resolution No. 71 to drive comprehensive reform in education and training.

Plan issued to implement national strategy for the elderly

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has unveiled a comprehensive plan to implement the National Strategy for the Elderly through 2035, aiming to promote their roles in culture, family, sports and tourism.

Visa, foreign labour reforms expected to boost Vietnam’s competitiveness

Experts and foreign business leaders have expressed optimism that Vietnam’s recent changes to visa and foreign labour policies will enhance the country’s competitiveness and attract greater investment.

Vietnam aims to bring back 100 top experts by August 2025

The government targets 100 top scientists returning to work in Vietnam with new incentive policies

Criminal prosecution of entrepreneurs and a civilized approach

The Politburo’s Resolution 68, signed by General Secretary To Lam on May 5, sends a strong commitment from the Party to turn the private economic sector into the most critical driver of the national economy.

Hanoi to spend $118 million on school meals for primary students

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will subsidize lunches for over 768,000 primary pupils to support nutrition and reduce burdens on parents.

End of monopoly: Vietnam to liberalize gold bullion market

Long-standing state control over gold is set for reform, marking a pivotal shift in economic governance.

Senior specialists to receive monthly salary of $923, equal to ministers

A number of new policies will take effect in June, including provisions on compensation and benefits for senior specialists working in central Party and State agencies.