Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision establishing a steering committee for key national railway projects, with himself acting as its head.

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 Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Do Duc Duy, has assigned responsibilities to 10 deputy ministers, ensuring leadership across agriculture, environment, climate change, and rural development.

A report reveals that nearly 9,500 civil servants and public employees left their jobs between 2020 and 2023, mainly due to low wages and high workloads.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged Airbus to ramp up investment and deepen its engagement in Vietnam’s aviation industry, supporting the country’s push to expand international air routes and build a robust aviation ecosystem.

Vietnam’s 2025 amnesty program introduces reduced sentence requirements for early release and stricter transparency measures to ensure fair and lawful implementation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 598 to establish the Government Steering Committee for science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and Project 06 implementation.

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.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasizes the importance of income policies, housing support, and visa incentives to attract and retain skilled professionals, scientists, and global experts in Vietnam.

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.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction confirms only highly qualified contractors will be selected to construct the 350 km/h North-South high-speed railway, ensuring safety and efficiency.

From 2025, government employees’ pensions will be based on their entire social insurance contribution period rather than the last few years of earnings.

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.

Under the plan, VNĐ509.7 billion (US$19.97 million) from 5 per cent savings in the 2024 central budget will be directed to seven localities as targeted support.

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