The Hanoi People’s Council has passed 11 key resolutions to ensure the effective operation of the two-tier local government model, which officially took effect from July 1, 2025.

National civil servants will no longer need to undergo entry assessments or promotion exams, and instead, recruitment and utilization will focus on job positions, task performance outcomes, and enhanced decentralized management.

Among the deputy ministers transferred to localities recently, many have continued to stay in provinces/cities, or moved to other localities to hold significant positions; some have returned to the central government to prepare for a new journey.

Efficient and transparent handling of administrative procedures has long been recognised as a key factor in fostering socio-economic development, enhancing public trust, and improving the investment climate.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment directs 34 localities to finalize 2024 land data and submit land use plans through 2030.

Ho Chi Minh City Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc proposes forming Saigon Corporation to complement Becamex and lead public sector-driven economic development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently approved the investment policy for two new urban areas in Van Phong Economic Zone in the central province of Khanh Hoa with a total capital of more than 65 trillion VND (2.5 billion USD).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for assessing both the positive and negative factors and propose appropriate response strategies; and clearly defining key tasks and solutions for July, the third quarter, and the remainder of 2025.

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.