Report spotlights Vietnam’s efforts in realising SDGs
The provincial sustainable development index (PSDI 2021) report, which was announced at a workshop on December 21 in Hanoi, reflects clearly efforts of Vietnamese localities in implementing sustainable development goals in the context of difficulties and geopolitical conflicts in the world.
An urban area in Da Nang. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The provincial sustainabledevelopment index (PSDI 2021) report, which was announced at a workshop onDecember 21 in Hanoi, reflects clearly efforts of Vietnamese localities in implementing sustainable development goals in the context of difficulties and geopoliticalconflicts in the world.
The workshop was organised by the Academy of Policy and Development (APD) of the Ministryof Planning and Investment (MPI).
Under the index, the northern provinces of Hung Yen and Ha Nam,and the southern province of Binh Duong were among 13 localities that performedwell sustainable development goals (SDGs) with big leaps from 2020.
Da Nang continued to be the leading locality in the country with 65.28 points,followed by Hai Phong (64.09 points), Quang Ninh (63.10 points), Hanoi (62.46points) and Hung Yen (62.43 points).
The average point for all localities across the country in 2021reached 51.38, showing that localities need to be more active in implementingthe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the country’s Sustainable DevelopmentStrategy.
Participants at the workshop (Photo: VNA)
During the workshop, experts and researchers discussed internationalcommitments on sustainable development, sustainable development goals and thosethat have been developed to meet Vietnam's conditions. They alsogave assessments the implementation of these goals at the national and locallevels.
The 17 global SDGs have been nationalised by Vietnam in the nationalaction plan to implement the 2030 Agenda for SDGs (SDG NAP) with115 specific goals to match conditions and development priorities of thecountry.
Basically, general guiding policies to concretise theimplementation of SDGs have been issued synchronously and fully, significantly contributingto implementing SDGs in Vietnam.
However, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trong Nguyen, Director of APD, said theassessment of sustainable development level in Vietnam has only focused on thecountry as a whole, not at the provincial and municipal levels, and theintegration of SDGs into national andlocal socio-economic development planning schemes and plans still faces manydifficulties.
According to Dr. Le Viet Anh, Director of the Department of Science, Education,Natural Resources and Environment of the MPI, the multidimensional poverty ratein Vietnam dropped sharply to 3.36% in 2022 from 9.2% in 2016.
Vietnam has worked hard to ensure food security with no one going hungry,maintain export growth of agro-forestry-fishery products,contributing to increasing income for agricultural labourers, promotingagriculture in a more sustainable way, he said./.
A conference on the role of parliament in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was organised in both in-person format and via videoconference on April 6.
A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA), led by Vice Chairman of the NA Committee for Foreign Affairs Don Tuan Phong, have attended the Regional Seminar for the Asia Pacific Region Parliaments on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Vietnam, a developing country, has exerted great efforts in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and enjoyed fruitful results, said Professor Carl Thayer from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
The Ministry of Planning and Investment held a workshop on October 19 to start the building of a voluntary national review (VNR) 2023 on implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Hang has called on G77 coutnries to join hands to overcome current difficulties and challenges, propel post-pandemic socio-economic recovery and sustainable development in the spirit of upholding multilateralism, solidarity and international cooperation.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
An urban area in Da Nang. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
Participants at the workshop (Photo: VNA) 
