Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded developing a "silver economy" with harmonious cultural, political, economic and social progress that turns the burden of ageing into an economic development opportunity.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 11 urged policymakers, experts and international organisations to share global experience on population ageing and the development of the “silver economy”, drawing lessons to help Viet Nam formulate appropriate strategies and policies.

In the 2025–2030 term, the Party Committee of the Ministry of Health has identified that one of its key tasks will be coordinating with ministries and sectors to formulate policies to adapt to population ageing, along with policies to encourage efforts to counter population ageing.

The new provision in Article 10 of the amended Population Ordinance of Viet Nam, which grants decision-making power on childbearing to couples and individuals, marks a significant step forward for human rights, and is a clear expression of Vietnam’s commitment to promoting reproductive autonomy, said Matt Jackson, Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Viet Nam.