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New assistants named for PM Le Minh Hung and Standing Deputy PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed decisions appointing new assistants to the Prime Minister and the Standing Deputy Prime Minister.

Reform drive expected to remove barriers, unlock growth momentum

PM Le Minh Hung recently ordered ministries and agencies to immediately cut at least 30% of administrative procedures, 50% of processing time, 50% of compliance costs and 30% of business conditions, while eliminating all unnecessary procedures.

Vietnam simplifies procedures under revised Law on Belief and Religion

On the afternoon of May 13, the Presidential Office held a press conference announcing laws passed by the 16th National Assembly during its first session. Among the eight laws officially announced was the revised Law on Belief and Religion.

Vietnam names new chief of national food safety authority

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has officially appointed Chu Quoc Thinh as Director-General of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s first month defined by deadlines and reforms

There is a recurring detail in almost all of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's working sessions throughout his first month: deadlines.

Vietnam accelerates ethnic affairs strategy through 2045 vision

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Directive No. 19/CT-TTg dated May 12, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister on accelerating the implementation of the Ethnic Affairs Strategy through 2030, with a vision toward 2045.

Vietnam eyes world-class tech workforce with sweeping new incentives

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung said Vietnam’s talent attraction policies must be compelling enough for experts currently working in developed countries such as the US, the UK and Australia to willingly return home.

New inter-ministerial program targets sustainable development in remote areas

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture and Environment have launched a new coordination program aimed at improving living standards in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Vietnam to roll out round-the-clock citizen feedback system

Vietnam’s government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front will introduce a new digital platform to receive citizens’ feedback and recommendations around the clock, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said on Tuesday.

Vietnam’s grassroots reforms raise concerns over aging local officials

Behind Vietnam’s administrative restructuring lies a quieter concern: the physical and emotional burden carried by elderly local officials.

Vietnam accelerates reorganization of villages and residential groups

Vietnam’s government has ordered ministries and local authorities to urgently complete the restructuring of residential groups, villages and hamlets, along with public non-business units, in line with guidance from central authorities.

Prime Minister urges proactive diplomacy amid global uncertainties

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 11 urged Vietnam’s diplomatic sector to propose policies, measures and response scenarios to ensure the country is not caught off guard by emerging risks.

Vietnam releases 2025 administrative reform rankings for provinces

According to newly released figures from Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Hai Phong ranked first nationwide in the 2025 Public Administration Reform Index (PAR INDEX), while Cao Bang placed last.

Vietnam targets fully digital public services by 2035

Vietnam aims to conduct all citizen-government transactions digitally by 2035 under a newly approved national transformation program.

Government approves framework to overhaul adoption law

The Government has approved a framework to revamp the adoption law which has shown signs of strain, officials have said.

Vietnam to facilitate list of 10 strategic technology groups from July 1

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has issued Decision No. 21/2026/QD-TTg promulgating the list of strategic technologies and strategic technology products, set to take effect from July 1, 2026.

Vietnam steps up fight against online copyright violations

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a dispatch issued by the Prime Minister, calling for decisive and coordinated measures to combat and prevent intellectual property violations.

Deputy PM appointed head of wage reform committee

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision consolidating the Central Steering Committee for reforming salary policy, social insurance and preferential policies for people with meritorious service.

Vietnam proposes national center to combat fake news

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed establishing a national center for combating fake and false information, aiming to improve the effectiveness of efforts to detect, verify and handle a problem that has become increasingly complex.

Vietnam earmarks at least 2% of annual state budget for cultural development

Under the National Assembly's Resolution No. 28/2026/QH16 on the development of Vietnamese culture, the State is set to allocate at least 2% of total annual state budget expenditure to cultural development.