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Prime Minister leads first meeting on semiconductor industry development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has outlined a strategic roadmap for Vietnam's semiconductor industry, emphasizing swift actions, infrastructure development, and workforce training.

PM demands tough measures against land auction violations

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed local and national authorities to address irregularities in land auctions, targeting collusion and price manipulation that destabilize Vietnam's real estate market.

PM confirms VN commitment to human rights education at national conference

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính reaffirmed Việt Nam’s steadfast commitment to protecting and promoting human rights through education during his keynote address at the National Conference on Human Rights Education in Hà Nội yesterday.

PM directs ministries to prioritise responsibility in apparatus streamlining

Downsizing the apparatus must be done in line with Việt Nam’s circumstances, while taking into account international best practices, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said.

President tells public security ministry to keep Party organisations strong

The focus must be coupled with continuing the development of a streamlined, efficient, powerful and effective organisational structure of the ministry.

After merger, heads of new agencies can be from member units or from outside

As guided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), when restructuring or merging organizational structures, decisions on choosing heads of new agencies must be made based on practical conditions and the standards and capacities of the personnel.

PM orders faster implementation of social housing projects

PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official dispatch emphasising the urgent need to address obstacles hindering the progress of social housing projects, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of social housing development.

PM orders ministries to reduce internal units by 15% in streamlining drive

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has mandated the effective implementation of plans to streamline and restructure government agencies, urging ministries to cut internal units by a minimum of 15%.

Exceptional policies proposed for redundant civil servants in reform

With administrative reform underway, Vietnam prepares a comprehensive policy framework to downsize government operations while maintaining public sector excellence.

Prime Minister and NVIDIA Chairman explore Hanoi’s cultural icons

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and NVIDIA Chairman Jensen Huang enjoyed a cultural tour of Hanoi’s historic landmarks, followed by local street food and beer, as part of a visit marking key AI collaborations.

Vietnamese Government, US chip giant NVIDIA sign cooperation agreement

PM Chinh acknowledged contributions of NVIDIA and Jensen Huang himself to Vietnam’s development, particularly in leveraging science, technology, and AI to drive national growth.

PM: Names of merged ministries must ensure continuity and reflect core duties

As Vietnam moves toward a more streamlined governance system, the Prime Minister has directed that restructured agencies maintain names reflecting their missions and heritage.

HCM City to reduce 8 departments and 5 agencies in major restructuring effort

As part of a comprehensive reorganization, HCM City will consolidate its administrative and party structures, reducing 24 Party Committees and multiple government departments.

Prime Minister calls institutional reform the "breakthrough of breakthroughs"

At a Government meeting on legislative development, the Prime Minister outlined key directives to remove obstacles, promote transparency, and foster economic growth.

Efficiency overhaul: Vietnam’s cabinet to shrink by 15-20%

Vietnam’s government is undergoing a major restructuring, reducing its ministries from 30 to 21 as part of a sweeping plan to streamline operations and improve efficiency by 2026.

Government’s media outlets to be streamlined

The Government has sketched out a plan to restructure its media organisations in a strategic move to optimise its operation, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

2024 marks record achievement in recovering corruption assets

Justice Minister Nguyen Hai Ninh announced record-breaking results for 2024 in recovering assets from corruption and economic crimes, reflecting significant progress in enforcement efforts.

Ministries, state agencies to undergo mergers in national apparatus overhaul

The plans were officially announced at a national conference on Sunday in Hà Nội which reviewed the implementation of Resolution No 18-NQ/TW (dated October 25, 2017) of the 12th Party Central Committee.

Prioritising growth to create stepping stone for Vietnam to enter new era: PM

Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reported on national socio-economic development this year and solutions to accelerate the development in 2025 at a national conference held on December 1.

PM orders measures to boost domestic market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 26 ordered the continuation of developing the domestic market and boosting consumption in the remainder of the year.