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Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra registers for organ donation

Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has pledged to register for organ donation to help spread the message that “giving lives on forever.”

Vietnam proposes restructuring Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs

The Ministry of Justice has released appraisal documents for a draft decree regulating the functions, duties, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

PM calls for practical, high-value technology products in Vietnam

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that strategic technologies must create concrete, commercially viable products capable of directly improving labor productivity and strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy.

Vietnam’s national standards strategy for 2026–2035 approved

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed off on Vietnam’s national standards strategy for the 2026–2035 period, laying down a decade-long blueprint to tether domestic rules to global benchmarks.

Vietnam establishes government trade negotiation team

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has signed a decision establishing a government negotiation delegation on international economics and trade.

Vietnam PM orders crackdown on unnecessary administrative procedures

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has demanded strict control over administrative reforms to ensure businesses and citizens truly benefit from reduced red tape.

Hanoi may gift villas, apartments to high-skilled workers under new proposal

Hanoi authorities are seeking public feedback on a draft resolution introducing new housing investment, development and support policies, including expanded incentives for experts, scientists and high-quality workers in priority sectors.

Sci-tech, innovation - the key to realising national development aspirations: PM

PM Hung emphasised science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as the foundation, driving force and leading strategic breakthrough for Vietnam to enter a new development era.

Basic salary to increase to 2.53 million VND per month from July

The basic salary will increase to 2.53 million (nearly 96 USD) per month as of the beginning of July this year, according to a freshly-issued decree.

Government issues decree guiding implementation of civil judicial assistance law

The Government has issued Decree No. 158/2026/ND-CP dated May 15, 2026, detailing a number of articles and measures for implementing the Law on Mutual Judicial Assistance in Civil Matters.

New assistants named for PM Le Minh Hung and Standing Deputy PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed decisions appointing new assistants to the Prime Minister and the Standing Deputy Prime Minister.

Reform drive expected to remove barriers, unlock growth momentum

PM Le Minh Hung recently ordered ministries and agencies to immediately cut at least 30% of administrative procedures, 50% of processing time, 50% of compliance costs and 30% of business conditions, while eliminating all unnecessary procedures.

Vietnam simplifies procedures under revised Law on Belief and Religion

On the afternoon of May 13, the Presidential Office held a press conference announcing laws passed by the 16th National Assembly during its first session. Among the eight laws officially announced was the revised Law on Belief and Religion.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s first month defined by deadlines and reforms

There is a recurring detail in almost all of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's working sessions throughout his first month: deadlines.

Vietnam names new chief of national food safety authority

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has officially appointed Chu Quoc Thinh as Director-General of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority.

Vietnam accelerates ethnic affairs strategy through 2045 vision

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Directive No. 19/CT-TTg dated May 12, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister on accelerating the implementation of the Ethnic Affairs Strategy through 2030, with a vision toward 2045.

Vietnam eyes world-class tech workforce with sweeping new incentives

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung said Vietnam’s talent attraction policies must be compelling enough for experts currently working in developed countries such as the US, the UK and Australia to willingly return home.

New inter-ministerial program targets sustainable development in remote areas

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture and Environment have launched a new coordination program aimed at improving living standards in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Vietnam’s grassroots reforms raise concerns over aging local officials

Behind Vietnam’s administrative restructuring lies a quieter concern: the physical and emotional burden carried by elderly local officials.

Vietnam to roll out round-the-clock citizen feedback system

Vietnam’s government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front will introduce a new digital platform to receive citizens’ feedback and recommendations around the clock, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said on Tuesday.