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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.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnam proposes extending maternity leave from six to seven months

The VN Population Authority has proposed allowing female workers to extend their maternity leave from six months to seven months, when giving birth to a second child.

Free tuition for public students brings joy to millions of families

The policy of exempting tuition fees for public school students at all levels nationwide from September this year has brought joy to millions of families.

Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate

The Ministry of Health has proposed allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, as well as addressing regional disparities in birth rates.

Free tuition policy sparks hope for a stronger Vietnamese education system

Vietnam announces free tuition for all public school students from preschool to high school starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The policy aims to promote equal education access and ease financial burdens for families.

School fees to be waived for all public school students nationwide

The Politburo has decided to waive all tuition fees for students from kindergarten to high school in the public school system nationwide.