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Revolutionary press must ignite aspiration for stronger, more prosperous VN

The revolutionary press holds a particularly important role in the nation’s new era – inspiring development, creating noble values, and transforming collective aspirations into actions to build a stronger and more prosperous Vietnam.

Local administrative restructuring must not stall other tasks: PM

The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction.

Rural development, poverty reduction programs must deliver tangible benefits: PM

The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.

PM demands prompt responses to businesses’ requests, difficulties

Institutional bottlenecks, frankly, are numerous, both in quantity and impact on the business environment.

New administrative codes proposed after merger of 34 provinces

The Ministry of Finance is currently seeking public feedback on a draft decision by the Prime Minister to issue a new list of administrative divisions and their corresponding codes for Vietnam.

Pham Minh Chinh leads key meeting on government decentralization

In a high-level meeting on June 20, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed ministries and agencies to accelerate preparations for launching the two-tier local government model starting July 1.

HP looks to scale up production capacity in Vietnam

Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.

Prime Minister leads new task force to boost Vietnam’s private sector

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been appointed Head of the National Steering Committee for the implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 68 on private sector development, according to Decision No. 1186, which he signed recently.

Prime Minister urges selective import strategy to balance trade

PM directs focus on essential inputs to improve domestic production and reduce trade deficits.

Highlights of Vietnam’s 34 newly merged provinces and cities

Of all the new mergers, HCM City is the most populous area, Lam Dong has the largest area, Phu Tho borders the highest number of provinces, and Hanoi residents have the highest per capita income.

Lao Cai government responds to print shop debt dispute

The chairman of Lao Cai Province has called for an immediate resolution after a print shop owner accused 13 district-level agencies of owing nearly 2 billion VND.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs suspended from duty

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to suspend Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan from his position pending further action by competent authorities.

KPI-based evaluations of civil servants will prevent favoritism: official

Under a new draft law, how civil servants perform their work and what day and time they complete it will be displayed on computers. This is expected to reduce favoritism when officers’ capabilities are assessed.

PM assigns deputy PMs urgent tasks in governance reshuffle

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official directive assigning several urgent and strategic duties to the deputy prime ministers.

Administrative restructuring must not disrupt high school graduation exam: PM

The PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.

PM orders uninterrupted public services amid transition

The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.

Draft decree expected to help public sector attract talent

The Ministry of Home Affairs is drafting a decree allowing public agencies and units to sign fixed-term labour contracts with those working outside the sector, opening up a fresh path to reform.

Vietnam appoints new deputy ministers to key government roles

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved senior leadership appointments for two key government positions effective July 1.

From July 1, 87 cities across Vietnam will no longer exist

Starting July 1, Vietnam will implement a streamlined two-level government, eliminating the district level.

Ho Chi Minh City creates Con Dao special district, new Saigon ward

The new Saigon Ward in Ho Chi Minh City has been established from the entirety of Ben Nghe Ward and parts of Da Kao and Nguyen Thai Binh Wards, while Con Dao District has officially been designated as the Con Dao Special District.