From Ho Chi Minh City to Gia Lai, local leaders outline bold plans for economic development.

The 80th National Day exhibition will highlight Vietnam’s progress in defense, tech, and culture.

Vietnam began issuing level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts for foreign residents in the country on July 1 as part of the national digital transformation agenda and governance modernisation efforts.

The Ministry of Public Security will head the construction and management of Vietnam’s newly established National Data Center under the 2025 Data Law.

Prime Minister urges cultural breakthrough aligned with national development goals.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has officially assigned and appointed Ho Van Nien, member of the Party Central Committee and Party Secretary of Gia Lai province, as the Permanent Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, effective July 1.

On June 30, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Decision No. 1417/QD-TTg to establish the Government’s Steering Committee on Administrative Procedure Reform and Decentralization.

On July 1, Vietnam officially implemented its two-tier administrative model across 34 provinces and cities, marking a historic milestone in streamlining public service delivery.

With an average age in the late 40s, the new appointments signal a wave of technocratic and experienced governance.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Service, has been appointed Deputy Minister of National Defense.

Decisions issued June 30 name hundreds to leadership roles across reorganized provinces and cities.

Ceremonies were held across Vietnam as the Prime Minister confirmed appointments for 24 newly merged provinces and cities.

Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security hands out appointments to directors across merged provinces and cities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on 28 June to continue reviewing and resolving US concerns regarding trade and tariffs.

The meeting also considered nominations for the titles “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” and “Hero of Labour” for individuals and collectives with outstanding contributions to national development and defence.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay in Hanoi on June 28.

By June 27, the integration of provinces' and cities' public services into the National Public Service Portal must be completed, ensuring 100% of online public services are operational.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has urged the continued fight against smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods, emphasizing a resolute approach to curb crime with a "no leniency" stance.

The exhibition on 80-year national achievements must vividly portray Vietnam’s journey of safeguarding and building the nation, while inspiring national pride and aspiration as the country enters a new development era, PM Pham Minh Chinh said.

Following the 2025 National Assembly resolution on reorganizing provincial-level administrative units, Vietnam now consists of 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities = 29 fewer than before.