The Vietnamese government is set to reduce its structure to 22 entities, cutting five ministries and three government-affiliated agencies in a bid to streamline governance and improve efficiency.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed transferring MobiFone and driver’s license issuance responsibilities to the Ministry of Public Security as part of efforts to streamline state management.

In a significant move toward administrative reform, many senior officials in Vietnam have chosen early retirement to facilitate restructuring and create opportunities for younger leaders.