Vietnam's National Assembly Standing Committee is set to determine how many communes will remain nationwide, following the Party’s directive to reduce 60-70% of the country’s existing commune-level administrative units.

Proposed mega-merger could turn Ho Chi Minh City into Southeast Asia’s next super city.

Vietnam has officially released the proposed names and administrative centers of 34 provinces and centrally-run cities following a sweeping merger, marking a major milestone in administrative reform.

When choosing a new provincial chairman during the administrative unit merger, it is necessary to take into account some factors, including leadership team rejuvenation and long-term cadre planning.

The Party Central Committee has approved a sweeping restructuring plan that will reduce provinces to 34 and eliminate district-level governance.

The Politburo has provided explanations and feedback on the Central Committee’s comments regarding the continued restructuring of the political system, administrative units, and two-level local government structures.

Many nonspecialist commune officials worry that during commune mergers, they will face ruthless cuts while earning low allowances and missing out on severance benefits granted to specialist staff.

According to the draft of the amended Law on Local Government Organization, the grassroots level will not only take on the duties and powers of current commune-level authorities but also inherit those of district-level authorities.

The 11th session of the 13th Party Central Committee officially opened this morning and is scheduled to run until April 12. During the session, the Committee is set to review and provide input on 15 major agenda items.

Paris, Berlin, and Tokyo show how city-level governance empowers development. Vietnam should follow suit.

There are many conflicting opinions on whether commune cadres will be able to handle the workload after the district level is abolished.

As provinces merge and districts disappear, thousands of leadership roles must be reassigned - posing a historic challenge and opportunity.

Vietnam’s latest administrative reforms have reduced staffing across ministries and agencies by 20%, reflecting a push toward streamlined governance.

Former deputy minister says time is running out and Vietnam must seize this moment to streamline governance and unlock economic potential.

Debates about the competence of commune-level officials and civil servants after the reorganization of administrative units raise questions about whether a correspondence degree, a university degree, or a college degree should matter.

Instead of debating about what kind of degrees candidates must have to be chosen as commune-level officers, it would be better to organize a competency exam to ensure fairness for all candidates.

The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes maintaining staffing levels for five years post-merger, with salary protections and gradual restructuring.

Following directives from the Politburo and Ministry of Home Affairs, a proposal has been made to merge Ben Tre, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh into a single province.

With a GRDP of over USD 70 billion and top exports, Ho Chi Minh City cements its status as Vietnam’s economic powerhouse before restructuring.

Among the 52 provinces and cities slated for merger, there are 18 in the North, 15 in the Central region, and 19 in the South, with differences in natural area, population size, and cultural history.