Vietnamese policymakers are debating how future socialist mega-communes and wards could reshape urban planning and public welfare.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to establish a groundbreaking legal framework designed to support its long-term ambition of becoming a globally recognized urban center by 2075.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision appointing Nguyen Huy Dung as Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Public officials in Vietnam will now be required to disclose gold, gemstones and financial assets exceeding set thresholds under a newly issued decree.

Hanoi has proposed sweeping governance and innovation reforms as the Vietnamese capital seeks to transition toward a technology-driven growth model.

An effectively governed ward with absolute security, where citizens receive thoughtful healthcare and education, businesses compete fairly, and green, sustainable economy flourishes is the most vivid manifestation of socialism in the 21st century.

Hanoi plans to select two adjacent communes with a combined population of around 700,000 people to pilot a new socialist commune and ward model, according to Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed that neighborhood residential groups in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City should have at least 700 households, while villages in the two cities would need a minimum of 500 households.

The Hanoi Emulation and Commendation Board has announced a public consultation process regarding a proposal to award the second-class Labor Order to Vu Dai Thang, chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee.

Vietnam’s prime minister has ordered local authorities to complete comprehensive restructuring plans for villages and residential groups before June 10.

Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has pledged to register for organ donation to help spread the message that “giving lives on forever.”

The Ministry of Justice has released appraisal documents for a draft decree regulating the functions, duties, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that strategic technologies must create concrete, commercially viable products capable of directly improving labor productivity and strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed off on Vietnam’s national standards strategy for the 2026–2035 period, laying down a decade-long blueprint to tether domestic rules to global benchmarks.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has signed a decision establishing a government negotiation delegation on international economics and trade.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has demanded strict control over administrative reforms to ensure businesses and citizens truly benefit from reduced red tape.

Hanoi authorities are seeking public feedback on a draft resolution introducing new housing investment, development and support policies, including expanded incentives for experts, scientists and high-quality workers in priority sectors.

PM Hung emphasised science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as the foundation, driving force and leading strategic breakthrough for Vietnam to enter a new development era.

The basic salary will increase to 2.53 million (nearly 96 USD) per month as of the beginning of July this year, according to a freshly-issued decree.

The Government has issued Decree No. 158/2026/ND-CP dated May 15, 2026, detailing a number of articles and measures for implementing the Law on Mutual Judicial Assistance in Civil Matters.