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PM orders action to ensure textbooks reach students

At a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung instructed the Ministry of Education and Training to immediately review textbook supplies and ensure availability, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Expired condos need not be demolished, owners can keep their property rights: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has said that the Housing Law (Amended) must explicitly specify condo lifespan regulations to reassure citizens that "the expiration of a building's lifespan does not mean residents lose all their property rights."

Vietnam moves to attract foreign experts with better pay policies

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has been tasked with coordinating with other ministries and agencies to review and improve regulations on salaries, income and work permits as part of efforts to attract foreign experts and scientists.

Government awards 300 million VND to Vietnam men's national football team

The Prime Minister has decided to commend and award an unexpected 300 million VND (11,500 USD) to Vietnam's men's national football team following their outstanding achievement in successfully defending its ASEAN Huyndai Cup 2026 title.

Vietnam plans local job ecosystem to lift incomes in ethnic minority areas

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs is finalizing a plan to create jobs, develop services and build sustainable employment links in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for 2026-2035.

Comprehensive review ordered to ensure flight safety

The Government Office has issued Official Dispatch No. 8452/VPCP-CN, conveying Standing Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc’s directions to the ministries of construction, finance, public security and national defence on strengthening civil aviation safety.

Twelve wards established in Bac Ninh

President of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man has signed and promulgated Resolution No. 388/NQ-UBTVQH16 on the establishment of wards in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Vietnam tightens drone controls after airport disruption

The Government Office has conveyed instructions from Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc calling for stronger management and monitoring of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Deputy PM urges completion of border commune schools before September 5

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has asked ministries, sectors and localities to complete inter-level boarding schools in border communes before the new school year begins, stressing that the deadline is a political task that must not be delayed.

PM orders faster progress on SCB asset resolution

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for faster implementation of plans to deal with collateral assets linked to Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB), as part of broader efforts to address weak banks and strengthen the safety of Vietnam’s financial system.

Ho Chi Minh City reviews possible further reorganization of commune-level units

HCM City authorities have tasked the Department of Home Affairs with reviewing commune-level administrative units that do not fully meet required standards or have revealed shortcomings since the two-tier local government model began operating.

Deputy PM orders completion of database of fallen soldiers by year-end

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has ordered the completion of a comprehensive database covering fallen soldiers, their graves, cemeteries and records by the end of this year.

Vietnam sets October deadline for ministry restructuring

Vietnam is accelerating public-sector restructuring, with ministries required to streamline internal structures in October and major changes planned for education and healthcare.

Hai Phong names new People’s Council, People’s Committee vice chairs

The Hai Phong People’s Council has elected a new vice chair of the municipal People’s Council and a new vice chair of the municipal People’s Committee for the 2026-2031 term.

Vietnam considers three-wheeled EVs for waste and firefighting

Electric three-wheelers could soon be tested in Vietnam for waste collection, deliveries and firefighting support under a proposal from the Ministry of Public Security.

Hanoi appoints new heads of key municipal departments

Hanoi has announced a series of senior personnel changes across municipal departments, agencies and localities following the restructuring of several government bodies.

Vietnam approves national programme on strategic technologies

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on August 6 issued Decision No. 1493/QD-TTg approving a special national science, technology and innovation programme on strategic technologies.

Cybersecurity protection must centre on both information systems, people: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that cybersecurity must combine the protection of information systems with the protection of people, describing citizens’ safety, security and well-being as the ultimate measure of all cyber policies.

Gov't adopts action programme on environmental protection, climate resilience

The Government has issued Resolution No. 208/NQ-CP, adopting an action programme to implement the 14th Party Central Committee's Conclusion No. 75-KL/TW on environmental protection and proactive climate change response in the new era.

Ho Chi Minh City offers up to US$38,500 to attract top talent

Ho Chi Minh City has restarted its talent attraction program, offering monthly incomes of up to US$3,850 and one-time rewards of up to US$38,500 for individuals with outstanding achievements.