Policy

In 2026, Viet Nam's agricultural sector aims to achieve 3.7–4% growth and generate approximately 74 billion USD in agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports. However, the re-emergence of El Niño poses significant challenges to production and exports during the final months of the year - the critical period that will determine whether the sector achieves its growth targets.

The 14th National Party Congress has set a target of increasing the proportion of workers with formal qualifications or professional certificates to 35–40% by 2030. Developing a highly skilled workforce is now regarded as the key to enabling Viet Nam to achieve breakthroughs in its next stage of development.

Politburo Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on the development of the foreign-invested economy sets the goal of turning Viet Nam into one of Asia’s highly competitive centres for production, services, innovation, and regional operations, with deep participation in global value chains.

KN Vientiane Group Co., Ltd of Viet Nam and Real Concept Real Estate Sole., Ltd of Laos on June 28 signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop a real estate project in the Long Thanh – Vientiane Special Economic Zone, marking a concrete step to implement investment commitments while underscoring the proactive role of businesses in strengthening Viet Nam – Laos economic ties.

Viet Nam is steadily moving beyond its role as a simple production base to become a higher-value link in global industrial value chains, driven by strong economic growth, political stability, a skilled workforce and deeper integration into international supply networks, a French expert has said.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 27 stressed the need to strictly adhere to implementation schedules for key national transport projects, saying that deadlines must not be extended unless there are objective reasons, as he chaired a meeting reviewing the implementation of major and imporant national transport projects in the first half of this year.

Although Viet Nam ranks among the world's top three textile and garment exporters, the industry's value added remains relatively low and unstable due to its heavy reliance on imported raw materials and accessories. To enhance competitiveness and increase value creation, the country needs to accelerate the development of specialised textile industrial parks alongside supporting industries while making full use of the sector's integrated production ecosystem.

The revised Lam Dong Provincial Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, provides a vital foundation for guiding the province's long-term, comprehensive and sustainable development while improving the quality of life of its people.

Hai Phong is steadily affirming its position as one of Viet Nam's leading economic and logistics hubs, supported by its strategic advantages in seaport infrastructure, regional connectivity and its ability to attract large-scale foreign direct investment (FDI).

The Ministry of Construction has approved a scheme to improve state management in the inland waterway sector by replacing licensing procedures with a new regulatory approach while significantly reducing or waiving fees and charges. The initiative is expected to mark a major breakthrough in unlocking resources and fostering the modern, sustainable development of inland waterway transport.

The year 2026 is entering its second half, with considerable pressure to accelerate to achieve the target of double-digit economic growth.

The resolution of the second plenary meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee calls for renewed development thinking and the effective mobilisation of all resources for sustainable growth. In line with this spirit, the recently issued Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW marks a shift in thinking from “attracting capital” to building a national strategic investment platform, with the goal of turning Viet Nam into a leading centre for innovation and manufacturing in Asia.

Numerous localities are connecting small-scale producers and forming concentrated raw material zones and value chain linkages as part of efforts to implement the Party and State’s policy on reorganising agricultural production.

Under the Government’s resolute direction and the entire system’s responsible engagement, the construction and transport sector has achieved historic milestones; by the end of 2025, the total length of operational expressways had exceeded 3,300 km, unlocking new development space for key economic regions and the country as a whole.

Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 98% of all businesses, bank lending to the sector currently represents only around 19-20% of total outstanding credit in the economy. The Ministry of Finance has proposed a range of new measures in the draft revised Law on Support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to help the sector achieve faster and more sustainable growth.

As Viet Nam advances its energy transition and pursues its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, biofuels are increasingly being recognised not only as a technical substitute for fossil fuels but also as a vital component of the country’s strategy to ensure energy security, promote a circular economy and drive green growth.

In the context that the state budget and aid capital can hardly meet the full demand, opening the door wider for the private sector to invest in urban railway lines through the public-private partnership (PPP) model is seen as a solution to ease pressure on the state budget in developing infrastructure systems to serve the country’s socio-economic development goals in the new period.

The Ministry of Finance is seeking public comments on a draft Circular regulating the revenue and expenditure mechanisms of project owners and project management boards using state budget funds. The draft has been developed to incorporates new legal provisions and addresses practical issues arising during implementation, while creating conditions for project management boards to exercise greater autonomy in financial management.

The Digital Economy and Digital Society Development Programme for 2026–2030 aims for the digital economy’s value-added contribution to account for approximately 30% of GDP; for at least five digital technology enterprises to reach parity with those in advanced countries; and for the development, promotion, and deployment of at least five data exchanges.

Under Decision No. 982/QD-TTg dated June 4, 2026 approving the scheme on supporting and developing Vietnamese digital technology enterprises to expand globally by 2030, with a vision to 2045, five billion-dollar technology companies are expected to become the core force driving Viet Nam into the ranks of the region’s leading technology exporters.