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Minister of Agriculture and Environment assigns duties to 10 deputy ministers

Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Do Duc Duy, has assigned responsibilities to 10 deputy ministers, ensuring leadership across agriculture, environment, climate change, and rural development.

HCMC struggles with public sector resignations as nearly 9,500 leave in 3 years

A report reveals that nearly 9,500 civil servants and public employees left their jobs between 2020 and 2023, mainly due to low wages and high workloads.

PM suggests Airbus help Vietnam in developing aviation ecosystem

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged Airbus to ramp up investment and deepen its engagement in Vietnam’s aviation industry, supporting the country’s push to expand international air routes and build a robust aviation ecosystem.

Vietnam’s 2025 amnesty policy: Key updates and new eligibility criteria

Vietnam’s 2025 amnesty program introduces reduced sentence requirements for early release and stricter transparency measures to ensure fair and lawful implementation.

PM Pham Minh Chinh leads government Steering Committee on science and technology

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 598 to establish the Government Steering Committee for science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and Project 06 implementation.

VN to restructure local administration, reducing communes from 10,035 to 2,000

Vietnam is set to undergo a major administrative restructuring, with plans to reduce the number of communes from 10,035 to approximately 2,000, according to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

PM: Competitive salaries and housing policies needed to retain top talent

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasizes the importance of income policies, housing support, and visa incentives to attract and retain skilled professionals, scientists, and global experts in Vietnam.

A bold move in administrative reform: Merging provinces & eliminating districts

Vietnam is on the verge of a major administrative overhaul. Today, the Politburo is considering a proposal that aims to reduce the number of provinces by nearly half and eliminate the district-level administration.

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs defines roles for deputy ministers

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung has officially allocated responsibilities among his deputy ministers. This restructuring aims to improve the administration of ethnic and religious policies and enhance governance in key areas.

Vietnam to select top contractors for north-south high-speed railway at 350 km/h

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction confirms only highly qualified contractors will be selected to construct the 350 km/h North-South high-speed railway, ensuring safety and efficiency.

New pension rules in Vietnam: State-sector retirees to see major changes

From 2025, government employees’ pensions will be based on their entire social insurance contribution period rather than the last few years of earnings.

New government committee to streamline administrative structure in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has established a Steering Committee to oversee the restructuring of administrative units and the implementation of a two-tier local government system.

Government allocates savings to eliminate makeshift housing

Under the plan, VNĐ509.7 billion (US$19.97 million) from 5 per cent savings in the 2024 central budget will be directed to seven localities as targeted support.

Agri-Environment Ministry sees over 1,000 resignation requests post-merger

Following a major government merger, over 1,000 employees at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment have applied for early retirement or resignation. The ministry is working to stabilize its structure and ensure a smooth transition.

Vietnam plans to reduce 50% of provinces in major administrative overhaul

The Vietnamese government is preparing a major administrative restructuring plan that could reduce the number of provinces by 50% and cut down 60-70% of local administrative units.

Vietnam’s leadership transition on hold as administrative reforms take shape

The Politburo has suspended leadership appointments at all administrative levels as Vietnam undergoes major government restructuring.

PM pushes for stronger coordination to fast-track key national projects

Currently, 28 expressway projects covering approximately 1,188 km are under construction nationwide, expected to reach the 3,000 km target by 2025. Additionally, numerous road projects are in feasibility study, design, or construction phases.

PM urges removal of 30% of unnecessary business conditions

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested extra efforts to reduce administrative procedure processing time and business costs (compliance costs) by at least 30%, while also abolishing 30% of unnecessary business conditions.

More civil servants eligible for voluntary early retirement policy

The Politburo assigned the Government Party Committee to direct the Ministry of Home Affairs to thoroughly review the regulations in the decree to adjust them appropriately to resolve emerging issues and increase the policy’s feasibility.

Vietnam accelerates plan to streamline provincial and local government

The Vietnamese government has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to urgently develop a plan to restructure administrative agencies at the provincial, district, and commune levels, ensuring a leaner, more effective system.