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Three-tier government and province mergers mark Vietnam’s reform era

Vietnam launches an ambitious national reform, merging provinces and adopting a streamlined three-tier governance system.

Hanoi appoints two new leaders to key city positions

Truong Viet Dung and Pham Thi Thanh Mai were elected as vice chairpersons of Hanoi’s People’s Committee and People’s Council, respectively.

Master’s and doctoral degrees: are they a must for commune-level officers?

Since the work of civil servants at the grassroots level involves performing direct tasks, the way of choosing grassroots officers must be different from that of choosing strategic thinkers.

HCM City: New local administration model piloted in 102 wards, communes

Starting 8 am on June 12, each unit conducts trial operations at its respective public administrative centre, located within the premises of its headquarters.

Civil servants trained for master's must commit to triple study duration

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed raising the age limit for civil servants sent for master's degree training and extending the work commitment period to three times the training duration.

Hanoi Capital Command welcomes new commander in defense leadership update

Major General Dao Van Nhan, previously Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Hanoi Capital Command, has been appointed to serve as the new Commander of the Hanoi Capital Command.

Vietnam braces for storm: Government urges evacuation in flood-prone areas

Vietnam's government has directed ministries and localities to evacuate people in high-risk areas as a tropical depression may intensify into a storm.

Qualcomm urged to enhance cooperation with Vietnamese enterprises

At a reception in Hanoi on June 10 for Alex Rogers, President of Global Affairs of Qualcomm Inc., the Party chief requested the company to help Vietnamese enterprises integrate more deeply into global value chains.

Vietnam plans state-run property exchange, slams speculation

The Government targets speculation, administrative delays, and costly standards as drivers of housing price surges.

Vietnam reappoints three deputy public security ministers

Leadership continuity confirmed in Ministry of Public Security as Prime Minister issues key personnel decisions.

Master plan for national e-commerce development approved

The plan positions e-commerce as a pioneering sector of the digital economy, playing a key role in transforming the country’s growth model, boosting competitiveness, and promoting sustainable development.

Economist born in 1980s becomes Cao Bang's new provincial chairman

Le Hai Hoa, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Party Secretary of Cao Bang City, aged 45 and holding a PhD in Economics, has just been elected as Chairman of the Cao Bang People's Committee for the 2021-2026 term.

PM orders rollout of full-day schooling, enriched summer programs

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issues directive on two-session school days and enriched summer activities for students.

Home Affairs Ministry outlines criteria for selecting commune leaders

Communes will soon handle major district-level responsibilities under Vietnam’s new local government model.

HCM City prepares to operate new wards, communes

If everything stays on track, the new setup could start test runs as early as June 15, said Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen.

Vietnam’s civil aviation security situation remains stable in January-May

Since taking over the responsibility for ensuring aviation security from March 1, the Ministry of Public Security has handled 49 aviation security violations at 22 airports.

Decentralization of authority is needed during administrative mergers

Regarding the draft law amending some provisions of the Planning Law, NA Chair Tran Thanh Man emphasized that planning must ensure transparency while promoting significant decentralization of authority for deciding, approving, and adjusting plans.

PM’s order to streamline construction permits welcomed by property association

The Prime Minister has directed the streamlining of construction permit procedures to save time and costs for citizens and businesses.

Ministry of Construction to streamline permit procedures for approved projects

The Ministry of Construction is moving to reduce administrative procedures for projects with approved 1/500 detailed planning, as part of a push to cut red tape and boost efficiency in the construction sector.

PM requests ensuring power supply during peak months of 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on urgent measures to guarantee sufficient electricity supply during the peak months of 2025 and beyond.