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Hanoi to pilot public administrative service centre

Hanoi authorities have sketched out a project piloting a public administrative service centre as part of the efforts to create breakthroughs in administrative reform and raise the capital city’s competitiveness and public satisfaction.

Pilot programme of Judicial Records issuance via the VNeID app expanded

The Prime Minister has approved the Ministry of Justice’s proposal to expand the pilot programme for issuing judicial records through the VNeID application nationwide, from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

Hanoi to set up public administrative service center, cut 2,580 staff

The public administrative service center will replace the existing one-stop-shop division, which will allow the city to cut 2,580 staff and save VND231 billion each year.

Hanoi to establish centralized administration center, promising cost savings

A new Public Administration Service Center in Hanoi is projected to save the city VND231 billion annually, streamlining the current fragmented system into a more efficient, centralized hub.

Three provinces merge administrative units, reducing one district, 53 communes

On July 23, the National Assembly Standing Committee endorsed a major administrative overhaul for Nam Dinh, Soc Trang, and Tuyen Quang, aiming to streamline administrative units and address excess staffing issues.

Quality of administrative procedure settlement systems announced

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on July 11 announced the quality evaluation system for information systems handling administrative procedures at the ministry and provincial levels for 2024.

Hanoi to implement cashless payment for administrative procedures starting June

Starting from June 1, the one-stop-shop departments at all levels in Hanoi will implement cashless payment solutions for fees and charges associated with administrative procedure applications.

Quang Ninh maintains first place at 2023 PCI and PGI

Quang Ninh maintains the first place at the ranking of the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI) 2023 released in Hanoi on Thursday.

Online administrative procedures to be processed on one app only from July 1

VNeID not only brings practical benefits to the people but also plays a particularly important role in State management. It helps reduce waste and errors in using traditional documents, saving costs and time for people and the Government.

2023 PAPI shows progress in citizen perceptions

The 15th Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) report was announced on April 2, showing progress in citizen perceptions on local anti-corruption efforts and e-governance but a backsliding in transparency in 2023.

13 groups of administrative procedures to be streamlined in H2

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to issue an administrative reform plan for the second half of 2023, aiming to seek measures to simplify 13 major groups of administrative procedures.

‘Dare not think, dare not do' spirit spreads to business community: NA deputies

Many National Assembly deputies have voiced their concern over the so-called "playing it safe" attitude that occurs not only at state agencies but also in business circles.

Hanoi to conduct surveys on public satisfaction with administrative services

The results of the survey will be disseminated among the cadres, officials, and employees of the city's agencies and units, as well as to the general public and organizations.

Quang Ninh tops public administration indexes for fourth consecutive year

Quang Ninh continued to take lead in the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) and the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR Index) in 2022.

52 districts, 1,000 communes to merge in 2023-2025

Fifty-two administrative units at district level and 1,037 administrative units at commune level have met criteria in natural area and population scale to be subject to rearrangement and merger in 2023-2025.

Regaining momentum for reform

A favorable business environment will help enterprises operate sustainably, thus improving national competitiveness.

Enterprises feel ‘insecure’ about business conditions

Reform has not pursued the wishes of enterprises and the actual situation. This is why businesses feel insecure.

Ministers of Home Affairs explain new circular on certificates for civil servants

The burden of certificates has been compared to “sub-licenses”, “a miserable and expensive journey”, and “buying certificates” by many National Assembly deputies.

New decree to improve performance of civil servants

National Assembly Deputy Bui Thi An speaks about the Government’s efforts to improve the quality of cadres, civil servants and public employees.

Third wave of reform: 20% more regulations on businesses to be cut

The Vietnamese government’s Resolution 68 that aims to reduce business regulations by 20% and at least 20% of costs is seen as the Government’s third wave of reform.