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Ministry proposes hiring independent firms for mass civil servant recruitment
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has suggested prioritizing merit-based selection in recruiting officers for state agencies.
Fewer bribes reported as Vietnam steps up public sector transparency
Survey shows drop in unofficial payments and increased trust in anti-corruption efforts.
90% of people surveyed say officials do not harass or hassle them: ministry
More than 90 percent of survey respondents say public servants do not cause trouble or harass them, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
How can provincial leaders select commune chiefs post-merger?
According to the draft of the amended Law on Local Government Organization, the grassroots level will not only take on the duties and powers of current commune-level authorities but also inherit those of district-level authorities.
Vietnam considers remote work and extended leave for civil servants
The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes flexible working arrangements and more personal leave in its civil service reform.
New reforms may link civil servant pay to private sector standards
In a bold move to improve efficiency, Vietnam may adopt job-based salaries, performance bonuses, and flexible retirement policies.
Over 22,000 government positions cut as Vietnam reforms public sector
Vietnam’s latest administrative reforms have reduced staffing across ministries and agencies by 20%, reflecting a push toward streamlined governance.
Historic administrative restructuring has century-long vision
Party Chief To Lam has said that the rearrangement of administrative units “is not merely about adjusting administrative boundaries but also about reshaping economic spaces, redefining delegation and reallocating and combining economic resources”.
VN to restructure local administration, reducing communes from 10,035 to 2,000
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.
A bold move in administrative reform: Merging provinces & eliminating districts
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.
Cutting administrative procedures to facilitate businesses’ operations
To create an attractive business environment, at least 30% of the time and costs for administrative procedures must be cut, and unnecessary business conditions removed, as directed by Party General Secretary To Lam.
