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Prime Minister appoints new deputy head of Government Office

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Tran Anh Tien, head of the General Economic Affairs Department, as Deputy Minister-Chair of the Government Office.

Deputy PM outlines key solutions to boost exports

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on June 25 outlined seven groups of key solutions aimed at sustaining export growth and supporting Vietnam’s ambition of achieving double-digit economic expansion in the 2026–2030 period.

Vietnam to score ministries on legal drafting performance as delays persist

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered stricter accountability measures, including KPI-based evaluations, to address persistent delays in issuing legal documents needed to implement laws and resolutions.

PM calls for greater focus on developing high-impact strategic products

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for concentrating resources on developing core technologies and strategic products with the potential to drive growth and improve national competitiveness.

Finance Ministry plans further restructuring of tax and customs bodies

A new restructuring plan will assess nationwide financial agencies and reduce overlapping functions across government bodies.

Vietnam plans fundamental overhaul of land policy framework

Vietnam is preparing a fundamental review of its land policy framework, with proposals expected to be submitted to the Party Central Committee as part of broader development reforms.

Vietnam weighs new commune and ward mergers after one year of reforms

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has directed a comprehensive review into whether additional mergers of communes and wards are necessary, following one year of operating the country’s two-tier local government system.

Vietnam raises food allowances for detainees under new regulations

The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 213/2026, detailing several provisions of the Law on the Execution of Temporary Custody, Temporary Detention and Residence Restriction Orders.

Two-tier local government model: 77 officials handle 225,000 residents in Hanoi

Ha Dong is like a miniature city with more than 225,000 residents, 115 residential groups, over 110 apartment buildings in use, and more than 10,700 businesses.

Vietnam uncovers new tactics used to conceal corruption proceeds

Vietnamese authorities say corruption networks are increasingly using intermediary companies, digital platforms and complex bidding arrangements to conceal illicit gains.

No decision yet on adding two days off around Vietnam’s National Day

Vietnam's Department of Employment under the Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that there is currently no official directive regarding a proposal to add two extra days off around the National Day holiday on September 2.

Localities complete plans to streamline villages and residential clusters

Vietnam is moving into the next phase of its nationwide grassroots administrative restructuring, with localities beginning public consultations on merger plans.

Merged ministry reduces administrative units by nearly half

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has reduced its organizational structure by 45% following a major government restructuring effort.

Vietnam targets at least 10 large strategic technology firms by 2030

Vietnam aims to establish at least 10 large domestic strategic technology enterprises by 2030 under a freshly-approved plan.

Government moves to address complaints over tax-related travel bans

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has instructed authorities to address practical difficulties related to regulations on temporary travel bans imposed on taxpayers with outstanding tax debts.

Over 3,400 administrative procedures, business conditions cut or simplified

More than 3,400 administrative procedures and business conditions have been cut or simplified thanks to the Government's decisive measures.

When local government comes to the people’s doorstep

Across Vietnam, a streamlined two-tier local government model is bringing public services closer to citizens, cutting administrative layers and accelerating decision-making.

Relieving financial burdens on businesses will allow them to pursue growth: PM

Behind every growth figure are millions of ordinary decisions made by citizens: opening another shop, hiring one more laborer, importing another batch of goods, or simply continuing to hold onto their business.

Hanoi may increase number of departments to 18 under new proposal

Hanoi has proposed increasing the maximum number of municipal departments from the current 15 to 18 while studying the establishment of a dedicated Food Safety Department as part of broader administrative reforms.

Hanoi to streamline education system while expanding access to schools

Hanoi will continue streamlining its education management system while ensuring that students' learning rights are not affected, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang said on Friday.