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Ha Quang Trung takes office as Lai Chau’s new provincial leader

Ha Quang Trung has officially been elected chairman of Lai Chau province following a high-level personnel reshuffle.

Nguyen Van Ut appointed Chairman of Dong Nai Province

Following his reassignment to Dong Nai and appointment as Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Nguyen Van Ut has officially been elected Chairman of the Dong Nai People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 term.

Le Van Han appointed new chairman of Tay Ninh Province

At a special session of the Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Council, delegates voted to elect Le Van Han (55, originally from Vinh Long) as the new chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.

Nguyen Khac Toan appointed new chairman of Hue City People's Committee

Nguyen Khac Toan has been transferred from Khanh Hoa to Hue, where he will serve as city chairman through 2026.

Vo Trong Hai appointed chairman of Nghe An Province

Vo Trong Hai, currently deputy secretary of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee, has been elected chairman of the Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 term.

Pham Thanh Ngai named new chairman of Dong Thap People’s Committee

Pham Thanh Ngai, 54, former chairman of Ca Mau Province, has been elected as the new chairman of the Dong Thap People's Committee for the 2025–2030 term, replacing Tran Tri Quang.

Vinh Long appoints new 48-year-old chairman of provincial People’s Committee

At a special session of the provincial People’s Council this morning, delegates in Vinh Long elected Tran Tri Quang as the new Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.

Phan Thien Dinh appointed new chairman of Ha Tinh province

Phan Thien Dinh, previously mayor of Hue, has been elected chairman of Ha Tinh province, continuing a career of high-level public service.

Vietnam to cut or simplify nearly 800 administrative procedures

Taking effect from January 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, Resolution No. 66.7/2025/NQ-CP stipulates the replacement or reduction of dossier components by exploiting and using corresponding information from national and sectoral databases.

Thai Nguyen and Bac Ninh appoint new provincial chairmen

Mr. Vuong Quoc Tuan and Mr. Pham Hoang Son have been officially appointed to lead the People’s Committees of Thai Nguyen and Bac Ninh, respectively, following key leadership transitions.

Vinh Long leader Lu Quang Ngoi named new chairman of Ca Mau province

On November 17, Lu Quang Ngoi, Vice Secretary of the Ca Mau Provincial Party Committee, was elected Chairman of the Ca Mau People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 term.

False claims of merging 34 provinces into 16 refuted by Ministry of Home Affairs

Rumors circulating on social media about reducing Vietnam’s 34 provinces to 16 are baseless, a top official from the Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed.

Vietnam to pour $3.8bil into science, innovation, and digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has announced an unprecedented commitment of $3.8 billion from the 2026 budget for national innovation and technology initiatives.

The unique advantage of Hanoi’s new chairman Nguyen Duc Trung

With roots in economic planning and provincial leadership, the new Hanoi chairman is expected to bring a transformative vision.

Red River mega-project expected to begin construction on December 19

On November 15, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of the Government’s Standing Committee to review the planning proposal for the Red River landscape boulevard and the Olympic sports urban area in Hanoi.

Government approves proposal for national education modernization program

Vietnam takes a strategic leap with a national education program set to reshape the system from 2026 to 2035.

HCM City elects three new vice chairmen of the People’s Committee

Three new leaders have been appointed to key executive positions, signaling a refreshed leadership team for Vietnam’s largest city.

PM requests strict handling of violations of social housing policies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Public Security to crack down on social housing policy violations while chairing a key housing and real estate meeting in Hanoi on November 11.

PM spotlights solidarity, cooperation, dialogue at annual business forum

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addressed the annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2025 in Hanoi on November 10, underscoring the spirit of “solidarity for strength, cooperation for mutual benefit, and dialogue for trust building”.

Nguyen Van Quang elected Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court

On the morning of November 10, the National Assembly carried out personnel appointments within its authority, including the election of the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court.