Vietnam
Vietnam is contaminated with anti-personnel mines and heavily contaminated with cluster munition remnants.
Key Developments
The prime minister called in early 2026 for clearance of all unexploded ordnance (UXO) by 2045 as mine action authorities continued preparation of a 20-year mine action strategy. After years of deliberations, Vietnam issued 15 national standards in 2025. The Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) continued upgrading its information management system from the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) New Generation to IMSMA Core. Clearance by three international NGOs dropped by 6% in 2025. A stop work order issued by the United States, the principal donor of international NGOs, slowed the start of operations and Vietnam’s wide-ranging administrative reforms, merging some provinces from July and eliminating district-level government structures, caused disruption in the second half of the year. Heavier-than-usual rainfall led to flooding and significant loss of work.
Recommendations for Action
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Vietnam should accede to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) as a matter of priority.
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Vietnam should expedite finalisation and release of the National Mine Action Plan for 2026-45.
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Vietnam should report in detail on progress toward national mine action goals by all key actors.
Download the full 2026 report for Vietnam
Click here to download the full "Clearing Cluster Munition Remnants 2026" report for Vietnam.
