By mid-August, commune-level governments will take on district roles with a streamlined workforce and expanded authority.

As Vietnam reshapes its map, experts stress that new place names should reflect heritage - not just fit data systems.

One of the critical issues arising in the merging of provinces, the abolishing of district-level administration, and the reorganizing of communes is the significant number of civil servants and officials that will become redundant.

Following the restructuring of provincial administrations, HCM City remains the nation's top exporter with nearly $99 billion in goods exports, while northern industrial hubs Bac Ninh and Hai Phong have risen to claim the second and third spots.

The Vietnamese government plans to spend $6.7 billion on early retirement and severance packages while pushing a 2% VAT cut to support economic growth.

After merging with Thai Binh, Hung Yen will be compact in size but emerge as a national economic powerhouse.

The Central Highlands is poised for a transformative leap forward as five inland provinces prepare to merge with coastal neighbors, turning the previously landlocked region into one with direct access to the sea.

All current county-level staff will be reassigned to commune-level positions, with the county’s political system leadership forming the backbone of the new commune units.

An Giang and Kien Giang merge, forming a province with sea-island-mountain tourism diversity.

While compiling the draft Law on Cadres and Civil Servants, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) studied global practices and proposed changes for Vietnam’s civil service rank elevation and professional title promotion.

The Politburo’s recently issued Conclusion 150 guides personnel planning for provincial party committees as part of the consolidation, merger and establishment of new communes.

After merging with Dak Nong and Binh Thuan, Lam Dong now spans over 24,000 km².

The head of the Central Organizing Committee, Le Minh Hung, said the political and administrative center of one province slated to be merged with another will be chosen for the newly merged province.

Eight urban districts in Hanoi have begun consulting residents on plans to consolidate wards, as part of a city-wide administrative overhaul.

HCM City approves a plan to merge with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, forming a 13.7M-population supercity.

Merging highlands and coastlines, forests and ports, the new Quang Ngai will unlock national and international growth potential.

With Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau joining forces, the new Ho Chi Minh City is expected to become the nation’s most powerful economic engine.

Newly merged cities like HCMC and Hanoi will account for nearly 50% of Vietnam's GDP and 62% of its national budget revenue.

With Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, and Hoa Binh combining, Vietnam continues its push to streamline administration and eliminate district-level units.

Excessive business regulations are stifling innovation and development. General Secretary To Lam’s vision calls for a legal framework that empowers, not controls.