Vietnam is set to undergo a major administrative restructuring, with plans to reduce the number of communes from 10,035 to approximately 2,000, according to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

Vietnam is on the verge of a major administrative overhaul. Today, the Politburo is considering a proposal that aims to reduce the number of provinces by nearly half and eliminate the district-level administration.

To create an attractive business environment, at least 30% of the time and costs for administrative procedures must be cut, and unnecessary business conditions removed, as directed by Party General Secretary To Lam.