Vietnam has maintained a positive trajectory in socio-economic performance in February and the first two months of 2026, recording notable results across multiple sectors despite both domestic and global challenges, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh while chairing the Government’s regular meeting on March 4.

An overview of the Government’s regular meeting on March 4.

The meeting, the first of its kind following the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, was held in person at the Government Headquarters and connected virtually with the People’s Committees of 34 provinces and centrally-run cities nationwide.

PM Chinh noted that global developments in February were rapid, complicated and unpredictable, citing new US tariff policies and escalating military tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran that have spread across the Middle East, disrupting global maritime and air transport and affecting supply chains as well as oil and LNG prices.

Domestically, ministries, sectors and localities have actively implemented the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and specialised resolutions of the Politburo.

The people celebrated the Lunar New Year in a safe and festive atmosphere, while the country promptly resumed socio-economic tasks after the holiday, including preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels and measures to respond to global uncertainties.

According to the Government leader, thanks to the concerted efforts of the entire political system, citizens and the business community, the country has maintained a positive growth trend so far.

However, he said that challenges remain, including pressures on macroeconomic management, inflation, exchange rates and interest rates, volatile gold and silver prices, significant capital demand to support a 10% growth target, difficulties in several production and business sectors, and cumbersome administrative procedures.

The PM requested participants to focus discussions on analysing socio-economic conditions in the first two months of the year, identifying priority directions for the coming period, assessing policy responses to global developments, and proposing management scenarios to ensure proactive and effective governance.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution and other resolutions, socio-economic development outcomes, and major bottlenecks requiring timely solutions.

PM Chinh called on participants to propose key tasks and solutions for March, the first quarter and beyond, including groundbreaking measures to achieve the double-digit growth target, accelerate public investment disbursement, mobilise social resources, and advance development in the fields of culture, society, environment, national defence, security and foreign affairs.

Party chief stresses role of great national solidarity in Vietnam’s development

The success of the 14th Congress vividly demonstrates the high level of solidarity and consensus throughout the Party, beginning with the core leadership bodies and spreading across the entire political system and society, stated Party General Secretary To Lam.

 

Bac Ninh maps sustainable urban development to improve living standards

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh province is outlining a new urban development strategy aimed at building modern, sustainable cities while improving residents’ quality of life.

UNESCO praises Vietnam’s view of culture as core resource for sustainable development

From UNESCO’s perspective, the resolution articulates a concrete roadmap for structural reform, aiming to mobilise social capital, catalyse the creative economy, and safeguard cultural diversity. This builds upon Vietnam’s long-standing cultural advocacy and will enable Vietnam to navigate the complexities of the digital era and a volatile global landscape, he stated.

 

Resolution 80: Targets for cultural development to 2030

On January 7, 2026, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture. The resolution was issued as the country enters a new stage of development marked by growing demands for rapid and sustainable growth, with closer integration between economic, political and social development, and culture and people.

 

Key development goals and targets for 2026-2030 period

The 14th National Party Congress set the goal of achieving an average annual growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) of 10% or more; and a GDP per capita of approximately 8,500 USD by 2030.

 

Creating breakthroughs for Bac Ninh’s rapid, sustainable development: Provincial Party leader

BAC NINH – The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has concluded with great success. On this occasion, Bac Ninh Newspaper and Radio–Television interviewed Nguyen Hong Thai, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, about the prominent highlights of the Congress, the contributions of the Bac Ninh delegation, as well as the implementation of the Congress’s Resolution in the province in the coming period.