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VND27 trillion spent as allowances for officers resigning due to streamlining
As part of the initiative to streamline the organizational structure, over 43,200 public servants have retired or resigned. Of these, more than 25,600 have received allowances, totaling nearly VND27,000 billion.
The records of secretaries and chairs of 6 Mekong Delta provinces post-merger
Among the leaders of the six Mekong Delta provinces and cities after the merger process, one provincial party secretary is the youngest in the country. Most provincial people's committee chairmen belong to the 7X generation (born in the 1970s).
New mergers are more than just removal of 1-2 chairmen or 1-2 secretaries
Mergers aim to create new development space and growth momentum for localities and the country, and are not just about cutting one or two chairpersons or one or two provincial party secretaries.
AI assistant facilitates search for newly established administrative units
On June 12, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man signed Resolution No.202/2025/QH15 on the restructuring of Vietnam’s provincial-level administrative units.
Vietnam begins new chapter with sweeping administrative reform
The elimination of district-level governance is a cornerstone of Vietnam’s new administrative era.
Low wages drag down Vietnam’s public sector reform
Persistent underpayment of public workers continues to weaken state capacity and morale.
The standout leaders of six Mekong Delta provinces after merger
Among the newly appointed leaders of six provinces in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, one stands out as the youngest provincial Party Secretary in the country, while most chairpersons of provincial People's Committees were born in the 1970s.
Party chief urges stronger leadership for effective local governance
Provincial authorities must promptly allocate additional personnel to communes, wards and special areas which lack professional staff to ensure effective operations, the Party chief said.
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.
Textbooks under review after Vietnam's provincial merger takes effect
The Ministry of Education is reviewing and updating school textbooks to align with the country's new administrative boundaries post-merger.
Institutional reform recognised as key driver of Vietnam's economic growth
Vietnam has issued a lot of strategic policies and mechanisms, which are expected to help it continue pursuing the economic growth target of at least 8% this year.
Tech giants mobilize to support Vietnam’s new two-tier governance model
MobiFone, FPT, VNPT, and Viettel deploy staff to streamline local administration
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.
New two-tier local governments inaugurated across Vietnam
A landmark administrative merger begins across 34 localities, streamlining government to foster development.
New license plate codes apply to 34 provinces and cities from July 1
From July 1, new regional codes streamline vehicle registration procedures.
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.
Avoiding reform disruption: Vietnam's administrative reorganization
The July 1 restructuring of administrative units prompts a national overhaul in spatial and regional planning.
New Da Nang city applies technology to better serve people
Da Nang and Quang Nam are coordinating in applying technology in the pilot operation of the two-tier local administration model in six new communes and wards from June 21 to 23, as they will be merged into a new Da Nang city from July 1.
