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Over 3,400 administrative procedures, business conditions cut or simplified

More than 3,400 administrative procedures and business conditions have been cut or simplified thanks to the Government's decisive measures.

Hanoi may increase number of departments to 18 under new proposal

Hanoi has proposed increasing the maximum number of municipal departments from the current 15 to 18 while studying the establishment of a dedicated Food Safety Department as part of broader administrative reforms.

Hanoi to streamline education system while expanding access to schools

Hanoi will continue streamlining its education management system while ensuring that students' learning rights are not affected, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang said on Friday.

Two-tier local government still viewed as ‘mechanical reduction’: expert

Dr. Tran Anh Tuan has pointed out that after one year of kick-starting the two-tier local government model, there remains a tendency to view it merely as a "purely mechanical reduction" of the three-tier local government system.

Vietnam proposes identity verification for food sellers on social media

New amendments to the Food Safety Law could place greater responsibility on online platforms to monitor food products sold through their services.

PM launches nationwide drive for sustainable double-digit growth

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has set an ambitious goal for Vietnam to achieve annual economic growth of at least 10% during the 2026-2030 period as the country works toward becoming a high-income developed nation by 2045.

PM orders HCM City to complete $385 million flood control project this year

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered Ho Chi Minh City to resolve all remaining obstacles and ensure the completion of its VND10 trillion (USD 385 million) flood control project within this year.

Prime Minister reshuffles steering committee for Van Thinh Phat asset recovery

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision restructuring the Central Interdisciplinary Steering Committee responsible for enforcing judgments and recovering misappropriated and lost assets in cases related to Van Thinh Phat Group.

Gov't sets aside resources for public sector pay and pension increases in 2027

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed ministries and agencies to allocate resources in line with the state's budget-balancing capacity to support adjustments to public sector salaries and pensions.

Capital Law 2026 paves way for Hanoi’s new development model

One of the key breakthroughs of the new resolutions is the shift from a traditional management-oriented approach to a development-enabling model.

Vietnam proposes sweeping changes to adoption law

Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice has proposed significant revisions to the Law on Adoption, including new age-gap requirements and stronger safeguards against child trafficking.

PM urges Hanoi to target higher growth, become leading innovation hub

PM Le Minh Hung has called on Hanoi to set higher development goals and standards commensurate with its role as the nation’s political and administrative centre.

Gov't moves to remove bottlenecks, drive double-digit economic growth in 2026

The Government has issued a resolution directing ministries, ministry-level agencies, and provincial and municipal authorities to continue implementing socio-economic development tasks and solutions in a serious, coordinated and effective manner.

Government seeks to limit inflation impact from regulated price increases

Vietnam's government has ordered a thorough assessment of any adjustments to state-managed prices, including electricity, healthcare and education services, to keep inflation under control.

Administrative procedures cut, simplified to be published online

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has issued Official Dispatch No. 596/TTg-CDS on continuing the delegation of authority and the reduction and simplification of administrative procedures and business conditions.

Ethnic and Religious Affairs Ministry focuses on efficiency and digital growth

Digital transformation, administrative reform and implementation of national target programs were among the key issues discussed at a ministry meeting on June 5.

Deputy PM demands tangible results in strategic tech development

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung on June 4 underscored the need for drastic and coordinated action, and measurable outcomes as he chaired the first meeting of the Government task force on strategic technology development.

Hanoi debates new approach to managing rapidly growing urban communities

As mega-urban projects expand across Hanoi, officials are calling for more flexible and professional standards for grassroots community leaders.

Vietnam weighs utility and service price adjustments amid inflation concerns

As the government pursues ambitious growth targets, officials are seeking to carefully manage regulated prices to avoid destabilizing the broader economy.

Government to scrutinize sectors and localities falling short of growth goals

Vietnam's top leadership is preparing targeted interventions in underperforming regions as the government seeks to maintain momentum toward double-digit growth.