The National Assembly Standing Committee recommends early consultation with the Politburo on applying special development policies to provinces and cities after administrative mergers.

No later than August 15, when the new commune-level administrative units officially go into operation, Vietnam will have 13 designated "special districts" replacing former island districts and island cities.

Before the upcoming provincial merger, both Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc have shown strong development in industrial production and services. In particular, Dong Nai has achieved impressive economic milestones in recent years.

Under a restructuring plan recently approved by the Government, Lam Dong will become Vietnam’s largest province by area after merging with Dak Nong and Binh Thuan. Meanwhile, Hung Yen, despite merging with Thai Binh, will become the smallest in area.

Debate over recruiting commune officials based on full-time versus part-time degrees remains heated. Readers have continued to send VietNamNet information about their experiences, comparing the competence of holders of these two degrees.

After years of effort, many department heads are slated for deputy district chair roles. However, some are worried about losing their career prospects due to the policy to eliminate district-level administration.

A new resolution outlines area and population thresholds for commune-level units and naming rules after the 2025 administrative reorganization.

The National Assembly issues new support package and staffing policies for provincial mergers in 2025.

As the three provinces prepare to unify, their diverse economic indicators reveal an unexpected divide in growth and performance.

With Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, and Nam Dinh poised to become one, their economic profiles reveal both potential and disparity.

New restructuring plan eliminates district-level units and reshapes local governance.

The province is restructuring commune-level units and prioritizing names with historical or cultural significance.

The proposal to merge Lam Dong, Binh Thuan, and Dak Nong provinces into a single administrative unit, tentatively named Lam Dong, has sparked widespread public interest.

New Party guidance sets criteria for leadership selection during administrative restructuring.

Following an administrative merger, a new "super city" will emerge with an economy accounting for approximately 24% of Vietnam's GDP and contributing over 26% of the national budget.

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.