Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 9 chaired a government meeting which focused on accelerating the reorganisation of administrative units and the building of a two-level local administration model.

Individuals who pass the civil service exam will be appointed to suitable positions and receive salaries corresponding to the civil service rank without undergoing a probationary period.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector has enjoyed steady growth over recent years, especially in food production. In 2024, the country achieved a record agro-forestry-fishery export value of 62.5 billion USD.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for a comprehensive review and revision of policies to encourage business freedom, foster healthy competition among enterprises, and ensure equal access to capital, land, and public assets

According to the Ministry of Finance’s report, the total state budget investment capital plan for 2025 allocated to 16 units under the task force exceeds 253.25 trillion VND (9.75 billion USD).

Deputy Chairman of the Quang Tri Provincial People’s Committee, Hoang Nam, has been officially assigned as acting chairman of the committee for the 2021-2026 term by the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially appointed Nguyen Thien Van as Acting Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dak Lak Province for the 2021–2026 term.

In April, the Government, ministries, sectors and localities continued to reorganise the political system and build a two-level local administration model.

This marks the 7th time the Government leader has chaired an exclusive meeting to seek solutions to the US's new tariff policy, following key directives from the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and Party General Secretary To Lam.

Under a constitutional amendment draft, the Prime Minister will appoint provincial chairpersons and deputies during the administrative restructuring process.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung welcomed Azerbaijani officials and called for stronger bilateral collaboration during Vesak 2025.

The nationwide launch of major national projects in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day is scheduled for August 19, 2025.

Resignations among public employees have declined since 2023, signaling positive effects from reforms in salaries and workplace conditions.

Scientists returning to Vietnam struggle to stay in research roles with salaries under $200/month.

Plans to merge communes in Dien Chau, Yen Thanh, and Quynh Luu highlight risks of ignoring history and community cohesion.

Reporting to the National Assembly on the implementation of socio-economic plans in early 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced that Vietnam and the United States will hold their first round of tariff negotiations on May 7.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on May 4 chaired a meeting with leaders of ministries, sectors, and the southern province of Kien Giang regarding projects to support the organisation of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2027 in Phu Quoc city.

Major provinces downsize administrative units, giving rise to some of the country’s largest wards.

Vietnam’s judiciary has intensified efforts in corruption trials, recovering vast amounts in six months.

A political music show marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Con Dao (May 1, 1975–2025) was held in the island district off the coast of southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau province on May 3 evening.