The Central Steering Committee has directed that plans for merging provinces and abolishing district-level governance be submitted to the Central Executive Committee before April 1.

With 63 provincial administrations, critics argue that Vietnam’s bureaucratic system is overly complex and wasteful. The call for merging provinces to optimize resources and accelerate economic growth is gaining traction.

Vietnam is pushing forward with administrative reforms, aiming to finalize commune-level restructuring by June 30 and provincial mergers by August 30, 2025.

Associate Prof Tran Duc Cuong, Chair of the Vietnam Historical Science Association, said that very small provinces should merge to create a larger province to gain more resources for infrastructure, socio-economic growth, and new development space.

The restructuring of Vietnam’s administrative system is designed to create a more agile, transparent, and economically dynamic government structure for the 21st century.

As Vietnam consolidates its administrative units, General Secretary To Lam emphasizes the need to screen leadership ranks, ensuring a competent and future-ready workforce.

Currently, Vietnam has 10,035 commune-level administrative units, which will be consolidated into approximately 2,000 larger communes, each operating similarly to a small district.

Ho Chi Minh City is developing a plan to merge administrative units and eliminate district-level government, aiming for a more efficient two-tier governance system.

With the plan to eliminate district-level administrations, 696 administrative units, including 84 provincial cities, will undergo restructuring under a new two-tier local government model.

Ho Chi Minh City is engaging state-owned enterprises to employ surplus officials following government restructuring. Affected workers receive job support, training, and financial assistance.

Vietnam's government is seeking feedback on a proposal to merge provinces, eliminate district-level administration, and streamline communal governance, with final decisions pending National Assembly approval.

Vietnam's Customs Department implemented a new organizational model, processing over 20,300 trade declarations and ensuring smooth clearance on the first day.

Vietnam is set to undergo a major administrative restructuring, with plans to reduce the number of communes from 10,035 to approximately 2,000, according to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

Vietnam is on the verge of a major administrative overhaul. Today, the Politburo is considering a proposal that aims to reduce the number of provinces by nearly half and eliminate the district-level administration.

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung has officially allocated responsibilities among his deputy ministers. This restructuring aims to improve the administration of ethnic and religious policies and enhance governance in key areas.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has established a Steering Committee to oversee the restructuring of administrative units and the implementation of a two-tier local government system.

Following a major government merger, over 1,000 employees at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment have applied for early retirement or resignation. The ministry is working to stabilize its structure and ensure a smooth transition.

The Vietnamese government is preparing a major administrative restructuring plan that could reduce the number of provinces by 50% and cut down 60-70% of local administrative units.

The National Assembly is set to review a government proposal to consolidate thousands of communes across the country. The restructuring aims to simplify administrative processes and improve public service delivery.

The Politburo has suspended leadership appointments at all administrative levels as Vietnam undergoes major government restructuring.