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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.

Reform mindset clears path for private sector to thrive

Resolution 68 has reignited a national ambition: to transform Vietnam’s private sector into the driving force of the economy. But whether this vision becomes reality depends entirely on how we act.

Politburo resolution on private sector development hailed by business community

The newly-issued Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector has garnered strong support from experts and the business community.

Resolution 68 signals deep trust in Vietnam’s private sector

According to National Assembly deputy Phan Duc Hieu, successful implementation of Resolution 68 could mark the third major breakthrough in the history of Vietnam’s private sector development.

Vietnam to abolish flat-rate tax for household businesses by 2026

Resolution 68 outlines tax reforms to boost transparency and encourage business formalization.

Party resolutions expected to contribute to national development in new era

Two key resolutions of the Politburo on legal reform and the private sector development were disseminated at a national conference on May 18, aimed at contributing to fast and sustainable national development in the new era.

Vietnam to offer free annual health check-ups starting 2026

The Ministry of Health plans universal free healthcare with full insurance and digital health records by 2045.

Free all-day school and meals for border students under new education policy

A national education reform will begin in 2025–2026, prioritizing student well-being and access.

Vietnam proposes easing dual citizenship rules for overseas Vietnamese

Vietnam may allow former citizens to regain Vietnamese nationality while retaining foreign citizenship, under new legal reforms proposed by the Ministry of Justice.

Minister calls for new resolution to replace outdated ethnic affairs policy

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung and lawmakers agree on replacing outdated Resolution 24 with a new directive tailored to Vietnam’s current socio-political context.

From land to housing: Vietnam launches key economic reforms in April 2025

New regulations take effect this month, including housing pilots on farmland, public investment reforms, and sustainable business funding.

Vietnam lifts disciplinary action for Party members with three or more children

Starting March 20, Party members will no longer face disciplinary measures for having a third child, marking a major policy shift.