Vietnamnet.vn
Podcast
civil servants
Update news civil servants
Successful officers to be appointed to positions with no probationary period
Individuals who pass the civil service exam will be appointed to suitable positions and receive salaries corresponding to the civil service rank without undergoing a probationary period.
Resignations drop sharply among Vietnam’s civil servants
Resignations among public employees have declined since 2023, signaling positive effects from reforms in salaries and workplace conditions.
Low salaries drive overseas-trained scientists away from public sector
Scientists returning to Vietnam struggle to stay in research roles with salaries under $200/month.
Ministry proposes hiring independent firms for mass civil servant recruitment
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has suggested prioritizing merit-based selection in recruiting officers for state agencies.
Independent recruiters used for civil servants could help curb nepotism
Many people believe an independent civil servant recruiter would eliminate or significantly reduce hiring via nepotism.
90% of people surveyed say officials do not harass or hassle them: ministry
More than 90 percent of survey respondents say public servants do not cause trouble or harass them, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Vietnam considers remote work and extended leave for civil servants
The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes flexible working arrangements and more personal leave in its civil service reform.
New reforms may link civil servant pay to private sector standards
In a bold move to improve efficiency, Vietnam may adopt job-based salaries, performance bonuses, and flexible retirement policies.
Vietnam targets one in four government leaders to be science and tech experts
The government has committed to raising the proportion of leaders with scientific and technical expertise to at least 25% across all public agencies.
Vietnam considers replacing civil service grade system with job-based positions
A proposed legal overhaul could mark the end of the decades-old "civil service grades" in favor of a more flexible, role-based system.
Competency exam needed to select commune civil servants
Instead of debating about what kind of degrees candidates must have to be chosen as commune-level officers, it would be better to organize a competency exam to ensure fairness for all candidates.
Vietnam to legally protect risk-taking civil servants
Under a proposed legal amendment, public officials who innovate and act decisively may be exempt from responsibility for unintended consequences.
MHA proposes screening officials, streamlining underqualified civil servants
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed assessing and screening officials, with the aim to streamline commune-level substandard officials and civil servants.
