The Politburo has assigned Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat to a new role as Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, recognizing his contributions to education, science, and governance.

Bad debts of commercial banks in Vietnam as of December 31, 2024 hit more than 733.9 trillion VND, an increase of 3.4% compared to the end of 2023, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a "special mechanism" to attract global scientific talent, ensuring that foreign experts can enter Vietnam at any time.

A new proposal by the Ministry of Home Affairs seeks to elevate the status of senior experts in government agencies.

The Vietnamese government is pushing forward two historic legal reforms with the introduction of the revised Law on Government Organization and the Law on Local Government Organization.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed government task forces to work closely with provincial and municipal leaders to boost public investment, trade, and economic development, ensuring the 2025 growth target of at least 8% is met.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is finalizing preparations for an upcoming National Assembly session, where the government will seek approval for dismissals and appointments of key officials.

With a mission to reduce bureaucracy and enhance efficiency, Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra and her team worked tirelessly to reorganize ministries, cut redundant positions, and redefine leadership roles - a task demanding both vision and sacrifice.

The Prime Minister has urged businesses to propose and participate in large-scale infrastructure and technological projects, emphasizing transparency and innovation.

Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang reported that since the end of 2024, Da Nang has determined that it will strive for growth of over 10% and budget revenue increase of over 15% in 2025.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered comprehensive reports on delayed investment projects and those with challenges so as to craft measures to remove the bottlenecks.

Vietnam’s newly merged Ministry of Finance is undergoing a major restructuring, cutting 3,600 administrative units - a 37.7% reduction - as part of the government's plan to streamline operations.

During a visit to Quang Nam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encouraged THACO Group to expand its expertise into railway manufacturing, starting with high-speed train carriages and eventually locomotives.

At a recent national conference on digital transformation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced policies aimed at eliminating administrative red tape and enhancing public services, including a zero-fee policy for online public services.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized that Vietnam is undergoing a "bureaucratic revolution" to create a leaner, more efficient government.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has affirmed that the cost of compensating officials opting for early retirement during government restructuring is lower than maintaining their salaries for five years.

The government’s new directive requires major economic hubs to achieve rapid growth, with Bac Giang, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh among those expected to exceed 12% GRDP in 2025.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has identified five provinces in Vietnam as potential locations for large-scale nuclear power plants. These provinces are concentrated in the South Central, Central, and North Central regions.

Vietnam is targeting an 8% GDP growth rate in 2025 and double-digit expansion from 2026, but officials warn this will require extraordinary efforts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered a reduction in recurrent expenditures to below 60% of total budget spending, reallocating funds for economic development and major infrastructure projects.