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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A commune in Da Nang has rolled out a policy to provide free textbooks to all students, becoming the first locality in Vietnam to implement such an initiative and significantly reducing costs for parents.

The plan also targets the establishment of inter-agency coordination mechanisms in 60% of localities, while all provinces and cities are required to apply information technology in receiving reports, managing cases and supporting victims.

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

The Government has issued Resolution No. 86/NQ-CP promulgating the national strategy on innovative start-ups, aiming to foster a wave of innovation-driven entrepreneurship across society, grounded in science, technology and digital transformation.

Resolution No. 86, issued by the Government on April 5, sets a goal of placing Vietnam among the world’s top 30 countries in innovation and startup development by 2045, backed by breakthrough mechanisms in legal frameworks, human resources & capital.

The Ministry of Construction announced on March 27 that maritime pilotage service providers nationwide have reached a consensus to cut down at least 10% in service fees for vessels flying the Vietnamese flag, especially oil tankers.

A national scheme outlines concrete targets to increase the proportion of ethnic minority officials at all administrative levels.

The Ministry of National Defence seeks feedback on new rules to improve communication and living conditions for inmates.

Vietnam is shifting its energy security strategy toward long-term reserves and resilience as global risks intensify.

Citizens and litigants can now access case information and monitor handling progress through online platforms, reducing the need for in-person visits to courts, saving time and costs, and enhancing public supervision of judicial activities.

As global shocks intensify, Vietnam is urged to position its state sector at key economic arteries to preserve resilience and long-term competitiveness.