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Vietnam prioritizes elite graduates for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum protection roles

A new ordinance on the management and protection of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex mandates the recruitment of talented individuals and top-performing university graduates to join its protective and administrative forces.

Characteristics and positions of 18 cities/provinces in the north

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.

Major overhaul of Vietnam's inspection system to conclude by May 30

The Government Inspectorate is moving forward with a sweeping restructure plan that will dissolve 12 ministerial inspectorates and integrate them under one central agency by May 30.

Vietnam to legally protect risk-taking civil servants

Under a proposed legal amendment, public officials who innovate and act decisively may be exempt from responsibility for unintended consequences.

Vietnam acts to unblock stalled projects under legal review in major cities

Government issues guidance for resolving legal barriers to projects in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Khanh Hoa.

Government calls for streamlined, tech-enabled legislative drafting

Emphasizing efficiency and innovation, Vietnam's Government wants AI, databases, and post-checks integrated into lawmaking.

Vietnam plans to cut commune-level units to 5,000 under new reform draft

The Ministry of Home Affairs has finalized a new resolution proposing a nationwide consolidation of commune-level units to improve administrative efficiency and national development.

Can Tho considers solutions to retain talent after 1,200 officials resign

As many as 89 civil servants and 1,105 public employees in Can Tho have resigned in the last four years for various reasons. As a result, the city plans to attract and retain talented and dedicated individuals with strong capabilities.

MHA proposes screening officials, streamlining underqualified civil servants

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed assessing and screening officials, with the aim to streamline commune-level substandard officials and civil servants.

Vietnam sets 2030 goal: Ethnic minority income to reach half of national average

New national program outlines infrastructure, employment, and poverty reduction plans for ethnic communities.

Minister calls for new thinking in Vietnam’s ethnic and religious affairs sector

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung urges bold reform and strategic focus to accelerate inclusive national development.

Vietnam abolishes commune-level lawmaking authority under new legal framework

From April, resolutions and decisions by commune-level governments are no longer part of the nation’s legal document system under the new 2025 legislation.

Debate heats up over qualifications for commune-level officials in Vietnam

Many advocate stricter criteria for selecting commune officials, saying educational quality matters for future leadership.

Vietnam may ease return to nationality for overseas Vietnamese

The Government is reviewing policies to simplify the process for overseas Vietnamese to regain citizenship and boost visa liberalization.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung: Program 1719 can eliminate poverty at its root

With over $4 billion in funding, Vietnam’s ethnic minority development program is central to national poverty eradication.

VN eyes merger of 52 provinces, reshaping 34 central & southern localities

A sweeping proposal would merge dozens of provinces, focusing on economic synergy and development space, particularly in central and southern Vietnam.

Performance, not degrees, should guide selection of commune-level officials

Public opinion favors assessing actual results over distinguishing between formal and in-service degrees in civil service recruitment.

PM orders decentralization to resolve 1,533 stalled investment projects

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges authorities to act swiftly and decisively to address delays and unlock economic potential.

PM orders military and police to support Long Thanh airport construction

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges urgent mobilization of national forces to complete Vietnam’s key airport project by 2025.

Vietnam may eliminate district-level governments by mid-2025

A draft law proposes the termination of district-level authorities in Vietnam from July 1, 2025, as part of efforts to streamline local governance.