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From July 1, 87 cities across Vietnam will no longer exist

Starting July 1, Vietnam will implement a streamlined two-level government, eliminating the district level.

Ho Chi Minh City creates Con Dao special district, new Saigon ward

The new Saigon Ward in Ho Chi Minh City has been established from the entirety of Ben Nghe Ward and parts of Da Kao and Nguyen Thai Binh Wards, while Con Dao District has officially been designated as the Con Dao Special District.

Quang Ninh’s pilot two-level local government model operates smoothly on day one

Quang Ninh is among the first localities nationwide to pilot the two-tier model, ahead of the full national roll-out scheduled for July 1.

Deputy PM calls for strong reforms of State-owned enterprises

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has called for bold and strategic reforms to unlock the full potential of State-owned enterprises (SOEs), urging a clear shift in mindset and approach to governance, investment and development.

Master plan adjustments set to drive HCM City's stature

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has freshly signed a decision approving a project on adjustments to the Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan until 2040, with a vision to 2060.

New commune-level political system must be operational by June 30: PM

The PM underlined that the current reform “revolution” requires a shift in mindset, habits, and approaches from passively responding to citizens’ needs to proactively meeting them.

Entrepreneurs in office: Vietnam’s new approach to public leadership

Vietnam is considering hiring seasoned entrepreneurs and scientists to boost public sector leadership with real-world expertise and reform-driven thinking.

Three-tier government and province mergers mark Vietnam’s reform era

Vietnam launches an ambitious national reform, merging provinces and adopting a streamlined three-tier governance system.

Hanoi appoints two new leaders to key city positions

Truong Viet Dung and Pham Thi Thanh Mai were elected as vice chairpersons of Hanoi’s People’s Committee and People’s Council, respectively.

Master’s and doctoral degrees: are they a must for commune-level officers?

Since the work of civil servants at the grassroots level involves performing direct tasks, the way of choosing grassroots officers must be different from that of choosing strategic thinkers.

HCM City: New local administration model piloted in 102 wards, communes

Starting 8 am on June 12, each unit conducts trial operations at its respective public administrative centre, located within the premises of its headquarters.

Civil servants trained for master's must commit to triple study duration

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed raising the age limit for civil servants sent for master's degree training and extending the work commitment period to three times the training duration.

Hanoi Capital Command welcomes new commander in defense leadership update

Major General Dao Van Nhan, previously Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Hanoi Capital Command, has been appointed to serve as the new Commander of the Hanoi Capital Command.

Vietnam braces for storm: Government urges evacuation in flood-prone areas

Vietnam's government has directed ministries and localities to evacuate people in high-risk areas as a tropical depression may intensify into a storm.

Qualcomm urged to enhance cooperation with Vietnamese enterprises

At a reception in Hanoi on June 10 for Alex Rogers, President of Global Affairs of Qualcomm Inc., the Party chief requested the company to help Vietnamese enterprises integrate more deeply into global value chains.

Vietnam plans state-run property exchange, slams speculation

The Government targets speculation, administrative delays, and costly standards as drivers of housing price surges.

Vietnam reappoints three deputy public security ministers

Leadership continuity confirmed in Ministry of Public Security as Prime Minister issues key personnel decisions.

Master plan for national e-commerce development approved

The plan positions e-commerce as a pioneering sector of the digital economy, playing a key role in transforming the country’s growth model, boosting competitiveness, and promoting sustainable development.

Economist born in 1980s becomes Cao Bang's new provincial chairman

Le Hai Hoa, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Party Secretary of Cao Bang City, aged 45 and holding a PhD in Economics, has just been elected as Chairman of the Cao Bang People's Committee for the 2021-2026 term.

PM orders rollout of full-day schooling, enriched summer programs

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issues directive on two-session school days and enriched summer activities for students.