One year after implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, digital models and knowledge-driven initiatives have spread widely, advancing digital transformation and supporting socio-economic goals.

The Ministry of Construction is racing to implement unique digital identifiers for properties to enhance market transparency and manage supply.

Politburo Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW represents a significant shift in the development paradigm, formally recognising culture not merely as an auxiliary sector, but as one of the four indispensable and co-equal pillars of sustainable development.

A new directive from the Party Central Secretariat mandates identity authentication for social media use, aiming to tackle cybersecurity threats and protect national data sovereignty.

A strategic shift in institutional frameworks is enabling Vietnamese firms to own technology, boost productivity, and assert themselves internationally.

Many experts note that the most prominent and profound new feature of Resolution 80-NQ/TW compared to previous documents is the comprehensive upgrading of culture’s role.

The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 27/2026 outlining the framework for a national database of civil servants, public officials, and public employees. The new regulation will take effect from July 1, 2026.

The twin resolutions are creating fresh incentives for private businesses, yet translating them into real investment requires a predictable, innovation-friendly framework.

A newly issued government decree sets detailed principles and procedures for defining civil servant job positions, from central agencies down to commune-level administrations.

Vietnam has begun applying a new list of particularly disadvantaged areas, clarifying how time spent in such locations is counted when considering early retirement.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs outlines a strategic roadmap for 2026, calling for accelerated implementation of Project 06 with clear responsibilities and outcomes.

Vietnam will implement a range of new labor-related policies starting January 2026, including wage increases, tax reductions, and enhanced benefits for public sector workers.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has endorsed Resolution No. 248/2025/QH15, introducing special and breakthrough policies to accelerate education and training development across the national education system.

Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.

The Government has issued Decree No 331/2025/ND-CP, detailing several provisions of the Law on Atomic Energy and measures for its implementation, with a focus on the development and application of atomic energy.

Vietnam introduces “morning pick-up, evening return” model to care for seniors at local level.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training unveils bold incentives to draw international scientists and academics.

Dr Nguyen Khanh Phuong, Director of the Institute of Health Strategy and Policy, has pointed out that, though the proposal to exempt hospital fees early for severely ill patients is a humane one, no other country has ever implemented it.

By 2030, if essential healthcare services are made free for all citizens, the cost is estimated to reach VND21,500 billion/year. Where will the funding come from?