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New Ho Chi Minh City may form Saigon Corporation to rival regional hubs

Ho Chi Minh City Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc proposes forming Saigon Corporation to complement Becamex and lead public sector-driven economic development.

PM approves two new urban areas in Van Phong Economic Zone

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently approved the investment policy for two new urban areas in Van Phong Economic Zone in the central province of Khanh Hoa with a total capital of more than 65 trillion VND (2.5 billion USD).

PM chairs first Government-locality meeting after administrative reform

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for assessing both the positive and negative factors and propose appropriate response strategies; and clearly defining key tasks and solutions for July, the third quarter, and the remainder of 2025.

Government leader sets deadlines for major national tasks

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has set clear deadlines for three major tasks of eliminating makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, advancing key national transport projects, and accelerating the disbursement of public investment capital.

Clear, timely procedures support rollout of new local administration model

Following the issuance of the decrees, ministries and ministerial-level agencies promptly announced administrative procedures under their jurisdiction, she added.

PM orders triple-acceleration strategy to drive economic growth above 8%

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for an 11–12% year-on-year increase in total social investment. Meanwhile, greater efforts are needed to fully disburse public investment by December 31.

Local government reform: from management and service to innovation

Vietnam on July 1 began to implement a two-tier local government model, comprising provincial and commune levels, with district-level units abolished.

Vietnam’s provincial leaders vow bold reforms under new administrative structure

From Ho Chi Minh City to Gia Lai, local leaders outline bold plans for economic development.

Vietnam to spotlight defense and aerospace industries at National Day expo

The 80th National Day exhibition will highlight Vietnam’s progress in defense, tech, and culture.

Vietnam grants level-2 e-ID accounts to foreign residents from Jul.1

Vietnam began issuing level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts for foreign residents in the country on July 1 as part of the national digital transformation agenda and governance modernisation efforts.

Vietnam launches National Data Center to lead digital governance

The Ministry of Public Security will head the construction and management of Vietnam’s newly established National Data Center under the 2025 Data Law.

PM calls for cultural plan integrating global heritage and national identity

Prime Minister urges cultural breakthrough aligned with national development goals.

Ho Van Nien appointed as deputy minister of ethnic and religious affairs

PM Pham Minh Chinh has officially assigned and appointed Ho Van Nien, member of the Party Central Committee and Party Secretary of Gia Lai province, as the Permanent Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, effective July 1.

PM heads government task force on administrative reform and decentralization

On June 30, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Decision No. 1417/QD-TTg to establish the Government’s Steering Committee on Administrative Procedure Reform and Decentralization.

A new era begins as Vietnam launches two-tier local government system

On July 1, Vietnam officially implemented its two-tier administrative model across 34 provinces and cities, marking a historic milestone in streamlining public service delivery.

Vietnam names 23 new provincial chairs, most from 7X generation

With an average age in the late 40s, the new appointments signal a wave of technocratic and experienced governance.

Vietnam appoints new deputy defense minister from Air Force

Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Service, has been appointed Deputy Minister of National Defense.

New vice chairpersons appointed in merged Vietnamese provinces

Decisions issued June 30 name hundreds to leadership roles across reorganized provinces and cities.

Vietnam names new provincial chairs in latest merger reform

Ceremonies were held across Vietnam as the Prime Minister confirmed appointments for 24 newly merged provinces and cities.

34 new police chiefs named in major restructuring ceremony

Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security hands out appointments to directors across merged provinces and cities.