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Vietnam eyes harsher criminal sanctions for food safety violations

The Politburo has outlined a broad overhaul of Vietnam's crime prevention strategy, including proposals for harsher penalties for food safety offenses and stronger early-warning systems.

Politburo backs plan to create centrally governed Bac Ninh City

Vietnam’s Politburo has approved in principle the establishment of Bac Ninh City as a centrally governed municipality, with a long-term vision of developing it into a green, smart, high-tech and sustainable urban centre.

Vietnam assesses next phase of commune and ward restructuring

Vietnam's top leader has called for a comprehensive review of whether additional commune and ward mergers are needed as the country evaluates one year of administrative reforms.

Politburo calls for strict crackdown on software piracy and plagiarism

Vietnam’s Politburo has called for stronger enforcement against software piracy, plagiarism and other intellectual property violations as part of a broader strategy to support long-term economic growth.

Vietnam seeks US$50 billion in annual foreign investment inflows

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has signed Politburo Resolution No. 10 on the development of the foreign-invested sector of the economy.

Politburo allocates more than 1.87 million staffing positions for 2026

The Politburo has approved a total staffing allocation of 1,878,362 positions for Party agencies, state institutions, socio-political organizations and localities nationwide in 2026.

Top leaders join newly formed committee on institutional reform, law enforcement

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has been appointed head of a newly established Central Steering Committee tasked with advancing institutional reform and strengthening law enforcement.

Vietnam to continue streamlining public sector workforce in next phase

Vietnam's Politburo has outlined plans to continue streamlining staffing levels across the political system by approximately 5-10% during the 2027-2031 period.

Vietnam encourages staffing quota mechanism tied to salary budgets

On behalf of the Politburo, Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has signed Regulation No. 183 on staffing management within Vietnam's political system.

Politburo sets ambitious roadmap for Ho Chi Minh City’s future

A newly issued Politburo resolution calls for sweeping reforms to transform Ho Chi Minh City into Southeast Asia’s leading economic and innovation hub.

Politburo orders strict punishment for leaders covering up corruption

Vietnam’s Politburo has ordered strict punishment for leaders who show irresponsibility, loosen leadership and oversight, or obstruct the detection and handling of corruption, wastefulness, and misconduct cases.

Politburo reviews new breakthrough framework for Ho Chi Minh City

The Politburo has discussed a new development resolution expected to create stronger momentum for Ho Chi Minh City in the coming decades.

Politburo calls for relocation from flood-prone Mekong areas

On behalf of the Politburo, Standing member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has signed Conclusion No. 26 on preventing and addressing land subsidence, erosion, flooding, drought, and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta for the 2026–2035 period.

A new national holiday to celebrate Vietnamese culture

The Politburo has unanimously decided to designate November 24 each year as "Vietnam National Culture Day," which will be observed as a paid public holiday across the country.

Vietnam aims for global leadership in agriculture by 2030

The Politburo has set a bold vision for Vietnamese agriculture: by 2030, the country should have several strong agricultural enterprises that not only lead the region but also compete on the world stage, actively integrating into global value chains.

Politburo orders completion of school and commune-level clinic reforms by Dec 31

The Politburo has issued a directive calling for urgent restructuring of commune-level schools and medical stations across Vietnam before year-end.

The Politburo backs new standards for administrative and urban classification

The Politburo has greenlit a strategic initiative to standardize and modernize the classification of cities and localities.

Red River Boulevard project to be submitted to Politburo for review

The Government Office has issued a statement conveying the conclusions of the Standing Government at a recent meeting regarding the implementation of the Red River landscape boulevard project in Hanoi.

Vietnam to begin nuclear power and railway megaprojects in early 2026

The Politburo has instructed immediate preparations for energy and transport megaprojects to boost sustainable development.

Party General Secretary presents Politburo decisions on personnel work

General Secretary To Lam today presented the Politburo’s decisions appointing the Chairman of the Party Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation, and the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Party Commission for Internal Affairs.