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Vietnam’s Politburo plans to eliminate district-level courts and procuracies

The Politburo has proposed restructuring Vietnam’s local judicial system by discontinuing district-level courts and procuracies. The plan aims to streamline governance and enhance judicial efficiency.

Communal units will be able to handle all tasks accurately and correctly

Hundreds of readers have expressed support for the tentative plan to abolish the intermediate district level in the administrative system and delegate authority to the commune level.

Cybersecurity protection function handed over to public security ministry

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) transferred its responsibility of ensuring cybersecurity to the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) during a ceremony held in Hanoi on February 28.

National Aviation Security Centre launched

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) held a ceremony in Hanoi on February 28 to take over the responsibility of ensuring aviation security and launch the National Aviation Security Centre.

Commune-level public security officers to handle more administrative procedures

As part of the ministry’s new structure, district-level division of public security will be dissolved, and the ministry will take over five key state management tasks from various ministries starting March 1

State capital ownership rights transferred to Ministry of Finance

The Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) on February 28 transfered the rights and responsibilities of the agency representing state capital ownership to the Ministry of Finance.

State-owned MobiFone now under Ministry of Public Security

MobiFone's profit before tax in 2024 was estimated at over 2 trillion VND (78.23 million USD), exceeding its annual target by 20.6%.

Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs: New mandate, new leadership

Vietnam establishes Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs with new responsibilities.

If district units abolished, commune officers must be similar to provincial ones

To eliminate the administrative unit at the district level, commune units must be upgraded in terms of infrastructure, organizational structure and personnel, with no distinction in quality between commune- and provincial-level civil servants.

VN's Ministry of Industry and Trade restructures, reducing units for efficiency

Under a new government decree, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will reduce its structure from 28 to 22 units, optimizing management and decentralizing market regulation.

VN shifts driver’s license management to Ministry of Public Security from March

Starting March 1, the Ministry of Public Security will oversee driver testing and license issuance, ensuring a seamless transition with enhanced digital integration.

Vietnam reorganizes judicial record services under Ministry of Public Security

In line with government restructuring efforts, Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice has officially handed over the management of judicial records to the Ministry of Public Security, effective March 1, 2025.

Vietnam’s Government Office reduces units to 18 for improved efficiency

The Vietnamese Government Office has been restructured, reducing its organizational units from 20 to 18 under a new government decree aimed at improving efficiency.

Merging provinces: how many provinces and cities are optimal for Vietnam?

With rapid advancements in science and technology, many people believe this is the ideal time to merge provinces and cities to reduce the burden of regular expenditures and to invest for socio-economic development.

Vietnam considers merging provinces, reducing total from 63 to around 40

National Assembly deputies have proposed merging smaller provinces to optimize resources, with a target of reducing the total to around 40.

Party Chief: Eliminate 30% of unnecessary business conditions to boost growth

General Secretary To Lam has outlined ambitious economic reforms, including cutting business costs by 30% and boosting private sector participation.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs restructures, cutting 13 units for efficiency

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs undergoes a major restructuring, eliminating 13 units to optimize bureaucracy and improve public administration.

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs restructures: Three units reduced

The Vietnamese government has introduced a new organizational structure for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reducing the total number of units from 28 to 25.

How many provinces should Vietnam have? The debate over administrative reform

Vietnam considers merging provinces to streamline governance, reduce costs, and improve economic efficiency in an era of digital transformation.

HCM City to streamline gov’t workforce, offering up to $108,000 in compensation

A restructuring initiative in Ho Chi Minh City will affect thousands of civil servants and public employees, with financial support reaching over $100,000 for some individuals.