With Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, and Hoa Binh combining, Vietnam continues its push to streamline administration and eliminate district-level units.

The National Assembly Standing Committee recommends early consultation with the Politburo on applying special development policies to provinces and cities after administrative mergers.

Before the upcoming provincial merger, both Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc have shown strong development in industrial production and services. In particular, Dong Nai has achieved impressive economic milestones in recent years.

Pham Minh Chinh warns against the middle-income trap and pushes for high, sustainable growth.

Under a restructuring plan recently approved by the Government, Lam Dong will become Vietnam’s largest province by area after merging with Dak Nong and Binh Thuan. Meanwhile, Hung Yen, despite merging with Thai Binh, will become the smallest in area.

Debate over recruiting commune officials based on full-time versus part-time degrees remains heated. Readers have continued to send VietNamNet information about their experiences, comparing the competence of holders of these two degrees.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has suggested prioritizing merit-based selection in recruiting officers for state agencies.

Many people believe an independent civil servant recruiter would eliminate or significantly reduce hiring via nepotism.

After years of effort, many department heads are slated for deputy district chair roles. However, some are worried about losing their career prospects due to the policy to eliminate district-level administration.

New decree mandates response strategies, including lawsuits and countermeasures, when Vietnamese firms face foreign trade defense actions.

New restructuring plan eliminates district-level units and reshapes local governance.

The National Assembly issues new support package and staffing policies for provincial mergers in 2025.

Survey shows drop in unofficial payments and increased trust in anti-corruption efforts.

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung urges bold reforms to attract overseas Vietnamese and international experts in science and technology.

A new resolution outlines area and population thresholds for commune-level units and naming rules after the 2025 administrative reorganization.

The province is restructuring commune-level units and prioritizing names with historical or cultural significance.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the development of the private economy must be grounded in practical realities, drawing effectively from both domestic and international experiences.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC to cooperate with and support Vietnam in developing its aviation economy and exploring aerospace opportunities.

Following an administrative merger, a new "super city" will emerge with an economy accounting for approximately 24% of Vietnam's GDP and contributing over 26% of the national budget.

Proposed mega-merger could turn Ho Chi Minh City into Southeast Asia’s next super city.