Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has set clear deadlines for three major tasks of eliminating makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, advancing key national transport projects, and accelerating the disbursement of public investment capital.

Following the issuance of the decrees, ministries and ministerial-level agencies promptly announced administrative procedures under their jurisdiction, she added.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for an 11–12% year-on-year increase in total social investment. Meanwhile, greater efforts are needed to fully disburse public investment by December 31.

Vietnam on July 1 began to implement a two-tier local government model, comprising provincial and commune levels, with district-level units abolished.

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.