The Ho Chi Minh City Police have restructured operations by dissolving district police units, reducing administrative levels, and enhancing law enforcement efficiency.

From March 1, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health will oversee social protection and child welfare, while consolidating public health departments under a new government decree.

The Politburo has directed revisions to the Constitution and key laws to facilitate administrative mergers, the elimination of district-level governments, and the streamlining of political organizations. The amendments are to be completed by June 30.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has appointed Pham Duc Long and Bui Hoang Phuong as deputy ministers, strengthening leadership in the newly merged ministry.

The Politburo has proposed restructuring Vietnam’s local judicial system by discontinuing district-level courts and procuracies. The plan aims to streamline governance and enhance judicial efficiency.

Hundreds of readers have expressed support for the tentative plan to abolish the intermediate district level in the administrative system and delegate authority to the commune level.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) transferred its responsibility of ensuring cybersecurity to the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) during a ceremony held in Hanoi on February 28.

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) held a ceremony in Hanoi on February 28 to take over the responsibility of ensuring aviation security and launch the National Aviation Security Centre.

The plan will establish a clear roadmap, along with the necessary resources, to address spatial conflicts in marine resource exploitation.

Vietnam establishes Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs with new responsibilities.

Vietnam plans to eliminate 30% of business regulations, reduce costs, and boost economic growth, positioning itself as a top ASEAN investment destination.

To eliminate the administrative unit at the district level, commune units must be upgraded in terms of infrastructure, organizational structure and personnel, with no distinction in quality between commune- and provincial-level civil servants.

Under a new government decree, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will reduce its structure from 28 to 22 units, optimizing management and decentralizing market regulation.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has called on state-owned enterprises to drive Vietnam’s economic expansion, urging them to embrace innovation, enhance efficiency, and contribute to sustainable national development.

Starting March 1, the Ministry of Public Security will oversee driver testing and license issuance, ensuring a seamless transition with enhanced digital integration.

Nguyen Thanh Nghi has been appointed as Deputy Head of Ho Chi Minh City’s Anti-Corruption, Waste Prevention, and Negligence Committee, reinforcing efforts to combat misconduct in the city.

In line with government restructuring efforts, Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice has officially handed over the management of judicial records to the Ministry of Public Security, effective March 1, 2025.

Authorities at the meeting discussed the implementation of National Assembly Resolution 187/2025/QH15 regarding the investment policy for the Lào Cai - Hà Nội - Hải Phòng railway project.

The Vietnamese Government Office has been restructured, reducing its organizational units from 20 to 18 under a new government decree aimed at improving efficiency.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signs key appointments, assigning new deputy ministers to Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Finance, and more.