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Government streamlines procedures under Ministry of Public Security

The Prime Minister has approved the streamlining of administrative procedures related to business and production activities in three areas: electronic identification and authentication, immigration management, and traffic safety.

Administrative restructuring: Consensus from central to grassroots levels

Nearly two months since the implementation of the two-tier local government model, the strong direction from central authorities has helped ensure smooth operations and initial successes though certain challenges remain.

Nearly 470 billion USD to fund rural development, poverty reduction in 2026–2035

Funding will come from the central budget, local budgets, capital from national and local programmes, credit, businesses' support, and contributions by people.

Decree regulates establishment, use of fund for defence policy & foreign affairs

The Government on September 3 issued Decree No. 240/2025/ND-CP, regulating the establishment, management, and use of a fund for defence policy and foreign affairs.

New rules proposed to limit civil servant managerial terms to five years

Vietnam proposes term limits for public managers to ensure periodic performance reviews and prevent entrenched leadership.

Prime Minister appoints new leaders across nine ministries and agencies

On the afternoon of September 4, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference to announce and present decisions regarding the appointment, reassignment, and transfer of several key leadership positions across ministries and central agencies.

New regulations aim to prevent, combat terrorist financing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Decision No. 30/2025/QD-TTg, establishing new regulations for inter-agency coordination to prevent and combat the financing of activities that threaten Vietnam’s national security or are linked to terrorism.

Prime Minister appoints new leaders across key ministries

Eight new appointments include top roles in health, education, justice, and national universities, effective September 3.

PM urges business unity in building a prosperous Vietnam

The Prime Minister highlights business resilience and calls for bold reform and global integration.

Le Hoai Trung named acting foreign minister in leadership reshuffle

Le Hoai Trung, a member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat and Chief of the Party Central Office, has officially been appointed Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Storm No.6 weakens but heavy rain and landslide threats persist

Though downgraded, the storm brings intense rain and flash flood warnings to central Vietnam.

Vietnam's Prime Minister heads to SCO Summit in China

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh departs for Tianjin to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and engage in high-level meetings.

Vietnamese people to get cash gift on National Day

Each Vietnamese citizen will receive 100,000 VND (3.79 USD) as gift on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day – September 2.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend SCO summit in China

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and bolster Vietnam-China ties.

Vietnam eases rules for state-funded IT projects with new resolution

The government has issued a resolution to remove regulatory bottlenecks in public IT investment projects and improve disbursement efficiency.

Vietnam fulfills ‘warm home’ dream for over 300,000 families

Vietnam has effectively completed its national campaign to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated housing, surpassing its target by 5 years and 4 months.

Deputy PM calls for urgent post-storm recovery to restore normalcy

The government emphasizes urgency and coordination in responding to the aftermath of storm Kajiki.

Vietnam pursues free hospital care, stronger disease prevention: Deputy PM

Deputy PM Le Thanh Long called for continued close cooperation from WHO in areas such as policy advice, workforce training, health policy communication, and disease prevention and control.

Tran Luu Quang named new Party Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City

The Politburo officially appoints Tran Luu Quang to lead the city’s Party Committee for the remainder of the 2020-2025 term.

PM orders enhanced security, environmental sanitation for National Day

The PM has issued a dispatch urging relevant agencies to step up security, public order, social safety, as well as environmental sanitation and healthcare measures during the upcoming celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the National Day.