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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.

Vietnam dispatches two special rescue flights to earthquake-hit Myanmar

In a rapid humanitarian response, Vietnam has sent two aircraft carrying 106 rescue officers, search dogs, and over 60 tons of relief supplies to Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake left thousands dead and injured.

PM pushes for major railway conglomerate to boost domestic manufacturing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for the development of a large railway corporation capable of manufacturing train cars and locomotives, as part of a strategic push to modernize the rail sector.

Four multi-trillion VND projects under Central Steering Committee's scrutiny

The Vicem Operations Center, Hoi Xuan Hydropower project, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office building, and Subproject 2 are mammoth projects with investment capital of trillions of dong that have been delayed for years and remain incomplete.

52 provinces proposed for merger: Central and Southern Vietnam in focus

Authorities are considering merging 52 provinces to expand development space and strengthen regional cohesion. Central and Southern Vietnam, comprising 34 provinces, are at the core of this ambitious plan.

Hanoi police uncover hacking of government websites with embedded gambling ads

The Hanoi Police Department has recently uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting numerous government websites (gov.vn), where hackers embedded, published, redirected, or linked gambling and betting ads.

Historic merger of provinces needs strategic vision

One of the critical issues arising in the merging of provinces, the abolishing of district-level administration, and the reorganizing of communes is the significant number of civil servants and officials that will become redundant.

Deputy PM orders swift action on air pollution, emissions testing for motorbikes

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has called for the swift implementation of motorbike emissions testing and the development of a national action plan to address air pollution in major urban areas such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy PM orders public investment to continue smoothly despite restructuring

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh demands strict discipline and no disruption to public investment projects.

Health Minister addresses "aging before getting rich" challenge in Vietnam

Minister Dao Hong Lan presents strategies to counter rapid population aging and secure sustainable economic growth.

After merger, provincial chairmen to appoint commune leaders

The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes that provincial chairmen appoint leadership positions at commune level following the administrative reorganization.

New proposal suggests maximum number of deputies for streamlined administration

The draft decree regulates the functions, tasks and organizational structure of ministries and ministerial-level agencies, as well as the maximum number of deputies for organizations and units under ministries and ministerial-level agencies.

Vietnam plans to merge 52 provinces, retain 11 unchanged

The Ministry of Justice proposes merging 52 provinces while keeping 11 unchanged to optimize governance.

Ministry of Home Affairs suggests numerical naming for new communes

To facilitate digitalization and data management, new commune-level units will bear former district names with numerical order, according to the draft resolution.

Efforts to unlock stalled projects: Ministry of Construction takes action

The Ministry of Construction plans to reduce administrative bottlenecks and increase digital oversight to complete lingering projects.

Deputy PM calls for breakthrough plan to boost private economy

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung stresses the need for an actionable plan that removes obstacles and inspires confidence in the private sector.

Youth must take the lead in digital transformation: Public Security Minister

The Minister of Public Security urges youth to actively protect their own personal data and lead the nation’s digital transformation.

Reviving tradition through innovation: Prime Minister’s message to youth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encourages Vietnamese youth to preserve cultural heritage while leading technological innovation and digital transformation.