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Vietnam reappoints three deputy public security ministers

Leadership continuity confirmed in Ministry of Public Security as Prime Minister issues key personnel decisions.

Master plan for national e-commerce development approved

The plan positions e-commerce as a pioneering sector of the digital economy, playing a key role in transforming the country’s growth model, boosting competitiveness, and promoting sustainable development.

Economist born in 1980s becomes Cao Bang's new provincial chairman

Le Hai Hoa, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Party Secretary of Cao Bang City, aged 45 and holding a PhD in Economics, has just been elected as Chairman of the Cao Bang People's Committee for the 2021-2026 term.

PM orders rollout of full-day schooling, enriched summer programs

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issues directive on two-session school days and enriched summer activities for students.

Home Affairs Ministry outlines criteria for selecting commune leaders

Communes will soon handle major district-level responsibilities under Vietnam’s new local government model.

HCM City prepares to operate new wards, communes

If everything stays on track, the new setup could start test runs as early as June 15, said Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen.

Vietnam’s civil aviation security situation remains stable in January-May

Since taking over the responsibility for ensuring aviation security from March 1, the Ministry of Public Security has handled 49 aviation security violations at 22 airports.

Decentralization of authority is needed during administrative mergers

Regarding the draft law amending some provisions of the Planning Law, NA Chair Tran Thanh Man emphasized that planning must ensure transparency while promoting significant decentralization of authority for deciding, approving, and adjusting plans.

PM’s order to streamline construction permits welcomed by property association

The Prime Minister has directed the streamlining of construction permit procedures to save time and costs for citizens and businesses.

Ministry of Construction to streamline permit procedures for approved projects

The Ministry of Construction is moving to reduce administrative procedures for projects with approved 1/500 detailed planning, as part of a push to cut red tape and boost efficiency in the construction sector.

PM requests ensuring power supply during peak months of 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on urgent measures to guarantee sufficient electricity supply during the peak months of 2025 and beyond.

Vietnam seeks more US farm products in bilateral trade push

Minister Do Duc Duy leads delegation to the U.S. to strengthen agri-trade and seek new import opportunities.

Vietnam sets up steering committee for national railway projects

The Minister of Construction has officially signed Decision No. 718/QD-BXD to establish a steering committee tasked with implementing national railway projects under the Ministry of Construction.

Vietnam appoints elite scholars to science, tech and innovation council

With voices from Yale, MIT, AVSE, and FPT, the council aims to drive innovation and digital transformation in Vietnam.

Public investment delays draw rebuke from HCM City leader

Faced with repeated government criticism, HCMC sets firm June capital targets.

Government proposes hiring top entrepreneurs for civil leadership roles

A new draft law proposes contracting elite entrepreneurs and professionals for public service leadership roles, marking a shift in civil service recruitment.

Vietnam ends lifetime tenure for civil servants under new draft law

Vietnam’s new draft law proposes dismissing public employees after just one year of underperformance, replacing the outdated “job for life” system.

Ministry of Home Affairs addresses tough questions in Decree 178

Before issuing Decree 178, the Politburo required ensuring benefits for those affected by new policies, while retaining capable individuals.

Guarding history: Vietnam’s first all-female protection team

Vietnam’s all-female security team made history while protecting Thailand’s Prime Minister.

National legal portal must become useful tool for all: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh yesterday attended the launch of the National Legal Portal, emphasising that the portal must serve as an official destination, a realiable address, an intelligent interaction platform, and an indispensable companion for citizens.