Food security in Vietnam: legal framework, criteria, and current status

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of food security in Vietnam. The author identifies key stages in the transformation of the country's agri-food policy – from overcoming chronic food shortages during the Đổi Mới reforms to the current shift toward sustainable and nutrition-sensitive food system development. Particular attention is paid to the assessment of the four core dimensions of food security – availability, access, utilization, and stability – both in their historical dynamics and in the context of ongoing climatic and economic challenges. While Vietnam has achieved most of its national food security targets, the findings underscore that maintaining this status requires continuous state-level regulation and strategic adaptation. The results offer valuable insights for countries with comparable development trajectories in designing resilient food policies.