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Putting happiness at the heart of reform

Vietnam is placing health at the center of its development strategy, linking happiness to preventive care and equitable access.

Applying KPIs to state leaders: a new governance era

Applying KPIs (key performance indicators) to agency and unit leaders is no longer new, and the methods of application are diverse and offer valuable lessons for Vietnam.

Positioning Vietnam for a new era of growth

With global supply chains shifting and green standards rising, Vietnam has a rare chance to elevate its role in the regional and global economy.

Vietnam to complete restructuring of schools, healthcare and state firms by 2027

The Prime Minister has approved a plan to reform the state administrative system, aiming to modernize governance and finalize the restructuring of key public sectors by 2027.

Vietnam advances toward a modern, citizen-centric state

Vietnam’s administrative overhaul marks a turning point toward modern, transparent, and citizen-serving state management.

A new stage of action: ‘say less and do more’, deliver results

The culture of integrity in public service can be seen as the sustainable foundation of an action-oriented civil service that serves the people.

When central government orders meet local aspirations in Cao Bang

Cao Bang has chosen to restructure its governance apparatus to unlock resources through a two-tier local government model and the removal of intermediate layers.

From the Red River to Thu Thiem and the ‘breakthrough’ institutional commitment

Mega projects and newly launched international financial centers are evoking a sense of a new institutional shift, when what once existed only on paper begins to materialize through concrete projects in real life.

Vietnam to organise national development into six socio-economic regions

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man has signed certification of Resolution No. 252/2025 of the 15th National Assembly, which revises and supplements the National Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period with a vision to 2050.

Vietnam formalizes job-position framework from central to commune level

A newly issued government decree sets detailed principles and procedures for defining civil servant job positions, from central agencies down to commune-level administrations.

Vietnam updates hardship-region list for early retirement eligibility

Vietnam has begun applying a new list of particularly disadvantaged areas, clarifying how time spent in such locations is counted when considering early retirement.

Vietnam to review salaries amid ongoing public sector downsizing

Vietnam will continue trimming its public workforce in 2026, coupled with proposals to recalibrate salaries and allowances across the system.

Vietnam’s reform momentum: General Secretary calls for bold institutional shift

General Secretary To Lam has put institutional reform at the center of Vietnam’s development strategy.

Politburo approves list of 29 mass organizations with official mandates

The Politburo and the Secretariat have approved a list of 29 civic associations at the central level that are assigned mandates by the Communist Party and the State.

Vietnam's golden demographic decade: One chance to make it count

Vietnam’s development journey enters a new chapter in 2026, where progress is no longer a result of stability, but a precondition for it.

From 2025 to 2026: A solid strategic setup for breakthrough moves

If leading a country is like playing chess, then 2025 marked a year of carefully crafting a powerful board position. The question now is how Vietnam will make its strategic moves in 2026 and beyond.

Government sets cap on deputy directors for Hanoi, HCMC, and 32 localities

Vietnam’s new Decree 370/2025 outlines staffing structures for provincial and local departments, with special provisions for Hanoi and HCM City.

Ho Chi Minh City faces 101 unresolved issues in 2026, Party watchdog warns

City leaders urged to settle high-priority challenges post-merger, as Party discipline tightens.

Deputy NA Chair: No upcoming policy on administrative mergers

Deputy National Assembly Chair Nguyen Khac Dinh affirmed that Vietnam’s Party and State currently have no policy to merge, split, or reorganize administrative units in the coming years.

The historic reshuffle of Vietnam's administrative divisions

A landmark decision in 2025 reshapes Vietnam’s administrative map, with far-reaching implications for governance.