Construction of Vietnam’s southernmost expressway will begin this year, aiming to boost regional connectivity and economic growth.

Vietnam’s latest administrative reforms have reduced staffing across ministries and agencies by 20%, reflecting a push toward streamlined governance.

The Ministry of Construction has submitted a proposal to upgrade the Yen Bai–Lao Cai section of the Noi Bai–Lao Cai expressway to four lanes by 2025.

At a national conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged strategic unity and flexibility to counter the economic challenges posed by new U.S. trade policies.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasized Vietnam’s development goals and called for stronger international cooperation in digital, green, and strategic sectors.

Former deputy minister says time is running out and Vietnam must seize this moment to streamline governance and unlock economic potential.

Debates about the competence of commune-level officials and civil servants after the reorganization of administrative units raise questions about whether a correspondence degree, a university degree, or a college degree should matter.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has tasked ministries with drafting detailed strategies to address American retaliatory tariffs in line with high-level bilateral agreements.

Hanoi has requested urgent talks between Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc and U.S. officials, as both sides seek a resolution to new American tariffs.

Deputy Minister of Finance Do Thanh Trung called for measured reactions to Washington’s new tariffs, noting Vietnam’s rapid response and future resilience.

Instead of debating about what kind of degrees candidates must have to be chosen as commune-level officers, it would be better to organize a competency exam to ensure fairness for all candidates.

The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes maintaining staffing levels for five years post-merger, with salary protections and gradual restructuring.

Former ministers, deputy ministers, and project directors to be reviewed and disciplined for wrongdoing tied to major hospital construction.

Following directives from the Politburo and Ministry of Home Affairs, a proposal has been made to merge Ben Tre, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh into a single province.

19 ministries and 28 provinces face scrutiny as public investment disbursement falls behind national targets in early 2025.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has endorsed a charter capital increase and group-model restructuring to help Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) lead key railway projects.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leads urgent government meeting to counter 46% U.S. tariff, exploring cooperation and import balancing efforts.

The proposal aims to give both sides time to reach a fair, win-win trade solution as exporters maintain prices and market stability.

Led by Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son, the inter-ministerial group will monitor U.S. trade shifts and coordinate national responses to protect Vietnamese exports.

The Ministry of Finance updates travel expenses for officials under Circular 12/2025/TT-BTC.