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.

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.

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 Experts say the problem lies not in funding, but in outdated development thinking.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

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

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.

Politburo’s Resolution No. 80 on developing Vietnamese culture places a stronger emphasis on nurturing talent in traditional arts.

On April 24, 2026, the National Assembly passed a Resolution on the development of Vietnamese culture with 95.40% approval.

With the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City Venture Capital Fund, startups in the city will no longer need to “relocate” to Singapore to polish their profiles in order to secure investment.

Lawmakers on the morning of April 24 voted to adopt the legislature’s resolutions on the development of Vietnamese culture and on piloting the public lawyer mechanism.

A proposed policy would extend financial support for prenatal and newborn screening to all families nationwide.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology warns that higher electricity pricing for data centers could increase costs and impact digital infrastructure.

In addition to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed expanding financial support to two additional groups, with a minimum payment of VND2 million (US$80) per childbirth.

One year after organisational consolidation, the Ministry of Science and Technology is steadily shifting from administrative management to a development-facilitating governance model.