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Vietnam to organise national development into six socio-economic regions

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man has signed certification of Resolution No. 252/2025 of the 15th National Assembly, which revises and supplements the National Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period with a vision to 2050.

Phu Tho names new party chief after Truong Quoc Huy steps down

The Politburo has accepted Truong Quoc Huy’s request to step down for personal reasons and appointed Pham Dai Duong as the new secretary of the Phu Tho provincial party committee.

PM orders sharp cut in State-funded projects, caps 2026–2030 total at 3,000

For 2026, the Government has allocated nearly 995.35 trillion VND in state budget investment, with about 85.6% already assigned as of January 7.

PM welcomes Chinese group’s expansion into major infrastructure projects

The PM welcomed the China Pacific Construction Group's proposals to join large-scale infrastructure developments in Vietnam in the coming years and encouraged more investment in the country.

Vietnam to review salaries amid ongoing public sector downsizing

Vietnam will continue trimming its public workforce in 2026, coupled with proposals to recalibrate salaries and allowances across the system.

State President appoints two deputy chief justices

President Luong Cuong described the appointees as highly trained legal experts with strong qualifications who have advanced through the ranks while accumulating substantial hands-on experience in the judicial system.

Vietnam to ensure electronic civil status records for all citizens

Under the plan, all civil status events of Vietnamese citizens, foreign residents in Vietnam, as well as foreigners and people of Vietnamese origin, must be registered in a timely, complete and accurate manner in accordance with the law.

PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign before Party Congress, Tet

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 7 urged the swift completion of the “Quang Trung Campaign” to rebuild storm-hit homes in central Vietnam before the 14th Party Congress and Lunar New Year.

Government sets cap on deputy directors for Hanoi, HCMC, and 32 localities

Vietnam’s new Decree 370/2025 outlines staffing structures for provincial and local departments, with special provisions for Hanoi and HCM City.

Government pushes administrative reforms to enforce institutional changes

In the final days of 2025, as many agencies entered their familiar annual review cycle, an Official Dispatch with concise, direct language, clear deadlines, and specific individual responsibilities was sent throughout the entire system.

PM orders acceleration of Quang Trung Campaign to rebuild storm-damaged homes

Due to recent storms and floods, a total of 1,597 houses from Quang Tri to Lam Dong were collapsed or swept away and required rebuilding, while 34,759 were damaged and needed repairs.

Over 6 million recipients to get Tet gifts from the government

The Ministry of Finance confirms full disbursement of Tet gift funds for people with meritorious service and vulnerable citizens.

Vietnam to expand access to high-quality education for ethnic minority people

During 2026–2035, it targets annual enrolment of 2,000–2,500 new students at college and university levels, including 1,000–1,500 students with strong potential to be developed into a core workforce for ethnic minority and mountainous regions.

Government supports border-area students with meals and rice allowance

The Government has approved a new policy to support students in border communes with monthly meal subsidies and rice allocations.

Building brighter futures for ethnic minority youth through “six clears”

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh emphasized that efforts for ethnic minorities must be implemented with “six clears”: clear people, clear work, clear time, clear responsibility, clear results, and clear authority.

Minister of Home Affairs outlines next steps for national salary reform

Minister of Home Affairs Do Thanh Binh has recently responded to voters' petitions on the adjustment of base salary and the roadmap for salary reform for officials, civil servants and public employees, particularly those at the grassroots level.

$3.37 billion earmarked for public health care, population quality improvement

The programme’s overarching goal is to ensure that all people receive primary healthcare management and early, preventive care delivered close to home, thereby reducing disease burden.

VN to train 2,500 ethnic minority students annually under new national scheme

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a national project to train high-quality human resources among ethnic minorities in key sectors from 2026 to 2035, with a vision toward 2045.

Prime Minister: Vietnamese people everywhere are self-reliant and proud

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnamese people, whether living inside or outside the country, always embody confidence, self-reliance, and national pride.

Pilot special mechanisms, policies serve development of Hanoi, HCM City, Da Nang

Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.