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Ninh Binh to prepare plan for centrally governed city status by 2030

The government has directed Ninh Binh to develop a roadmap toward becoming a centrally governed city by 2030, centered on its heritage and long-term urban development.

An Giang Party chief assigned to lead Home Affairs Ministry

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision assigning Nguyen Tien Hai, Party Secretary of An Giang Province, to serve as acting Minister of Home Affairs.

PM chairs ceremony announcing personnel changes at two ministries

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a ceremony in Hanoi on July 21 to announce personnel decisions involving the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

PM issues decision restructuring National Civil Defence Steering Committee

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 21 signed Decision No. 1328/QD-TTg on the organisation of the National Civil Defence Steering Committee.

Government earmarks 50 billion VND for Lai Chau’s flood recovery efforts

Recent flash floods and landslides killed six residents in Lai Chau province, while two people remain missing and 10 others were injured.

Vietnam targets merger of up to half of public schools in some areas

Public schools across Vietnam will be reorganized under a new directive that encourages larger institutions while maintaining access to education at the commune level.

Vietnam plans new criminal offenses targeting cybercrime and pollution

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has proposed adding seven new criminal offenses to the country's Criminal Code, with the draft legislation focusing on cybercrime, environmental protection, public safety and organized crime.

Vietnam accelerates next-generation DNA testing for fallen soldiers

Vietnam is moving to accelerate the use of next-generation DNA technology to identify the remains of fallen soldiers, offering new hope to families who have waited decades for answers.

Vietnam appoints new standing deputy minister for ethnic affairs

The chairman of Thanh Hoa Province has been appointed to a senior leadership position at the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Deputy PM outlines five strategic pillars for AI development

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has called for focus on five strategic pillars to advance artificial intelligence (AI) in the new development phase while attending a forum on building a cooperation ecosystem for AI development in Hanoi on July 17.

Prime Minister orders full investigation into exam scandal

A widening criminal investigation into alleged examination misconduct at a prestigious high school in northern Vietnam has led to 26 indictments and intervention by the Prime Minister.

PM says no plan for broad merger of local administrative units

The government says any further reorganization of Vietnam's commune and ward system will be driven by local requirements rather than a nationwide policy.

Science minister to lead Vietnam’s Radio Frequency Committee

Science and Technology Minister Vu Hai Quan has been tasked with leading Vietnam’s Radio Frequency Committee, which oversees strategic coordination on radio frequency management.

Government urges vigilance as inflation pressures mount in H2

The Government has ordered ministries, agencies and local authorities to sharpen forecasting capabilities and build response scenarios to keep inflation contained.

Government unveils new organization of Vietnam's Education Ministry

A new government decree restructures Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training while expanding its role in science, innovation and digital transformation.

Efficient use of surplus public assets gains urgency

According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), more than 11,000 public land and property facilities nationwide have been recovered or transferred to local authorities but have yet to be put back into use.

Vietnam orders public school restructuring by August 30

Vietnam's government has instructed the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to complete the nationwide restructuring of public education institutions by August 30, ahead of the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.

PM orders merger of public schools into larger institutions

The Prime Minister has instructed local authorities to complete a major overhaul of Vietnam's public education network before the new academic year.

Hanoi plans 873 new land acquisition projects covering 11,563 ha

Transport, education, healthcare and resettlement projects are among the priorities in Hanoi's proposed addition of 873 land acquisition projects.

Hanoi selects two communes for socialist governance pilot

Hanoi will pilot a new "socialist commune and ward" governance model in the communes of Phuc Thinh and Thu Lam under a resolution signed by Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang.