Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that 2026 will be a decisive year to comprehensively address longstanding institutional bottlenecks, as the Government pushes for rapid and sustainable growth.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) continued its first sitting on April 10 with group discussions on a wide range of socio-economic issues, alongside draft laws and resolutions, including a proposal on tax measures for petroleum products and aviation fuel.

During its first session schemed to start next week, the 16th National Assembly (NA) will consider and adopt a series of key resolutions on the five-year socio-economic development plan for 2026–2030, the national five-year financial plan, the public debt borrowing and repayment plan, and the medium-term public investment plan for the same period, said Pham Thi Hong Yen, a full-time member of the NA’s Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs.

In the context of a global economy shifting strongly towards greening, digitalisation, and low emissions, Viet Nam has many new development opportunities but also faces numerous challenges. This requires appropriate mechanisms and policies to enhance adaptability and reduce pressure from climate change and environmental pollution in socio-economic development.

The investment aims to develop the Gia Binh International Airport to international standards as a smart, green, and sustainable next-generation facility, meeting socio-economic development, supporting dual-use operations, ensuring security and defence, and hosting important diplomatic events, including the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting 2027.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on December 3 presented a government report on the implementation of 16 resolutions of the National Assembly (NA) in the 14th and 15th terms related to thematic supervision and questioning activities at the legislature's 10 session.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 13 approved a Resolution on Viet Nam’s socio-economic development plan for 2026, setting 15 major targets, including the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 10% or higher.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed a draft resolution on the implementation of the Land Law, another on special policies and mechanisms for driving breakthroughs of education development, and the draft revised Law on National Reserves, during its 51st session on November 5.

The collection of public feedback on draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress is a vital political task. Many jurists and lawyers have offered deeply constructive opinions, aiming to build a robust legal framework that embodies the principles of a socialist rule-of-law state and paves the way for socio-economic development.

Driven by a strong aspiration for progress, a spirit of innovation, and growing global integration, Viet Nam’s community of women entrepreneurs continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s socio-economic development — contributing to growth, advancing social responsibility, and promoting gender equality.

Policy credit has played and continues to play a vital role in changing mindsets, awakening self-reliance among poor and near-poor households, and accelerating socio-economic development, thereby realising the goal of sustainable poverty reduction and building a more prosperous Tay Ninh homeland.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will consider and give opinions on many laws and resolutions at its 50th session, which is scheduled to last for six days, according to the NA Office.

The 17th Congress of the Party Organisation of Hue city concluded on October 4, after successfully adopting key targets and electing new leadership for the 2025–2030 tenure.

The World Bank (WB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Viet Nam in mobilising diverse financial resources to implement large-scale infrastructure projects.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on strengthening measures to stimulate domestic consumption, towards achieving the national economic growth target of over 8% in 2025 amid slowing global trade and investment and rising risks affecting national socio-economic development.

The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Communications, Education and Mass Mobilisation on August 21 in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations, and the Hai Phong Party Committee jointly organised the conference entitled “Breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation to promote Viet Nam’s socio-economic development.”

The Vietnamese Government on August 8 issued Decree No. 221/2025/NĐ-CP on a limited-term visa waiver scheme for foreign nationals in specially designated categories whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged accelerated and breakthrough actions across all sectors and levels of government so as to realise the nation’s socio-economic development targets amidst mounting global and domestic challenges.

The National Assembly (NA)’s forum on oversight for national development concluded on August 6 after a day of intensive discussions, outlining priorities to enhance the efficacy of legislature’s supervision as the country is stepping into a new era – that of the nation’s rise.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung called for clear commitments based on investor proposals, Vietnamese law, and balanced interests at a July 31 meeting to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) projects from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in strategic sectors such as semiconductors and energy.