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

With rapid advancements in science and technology, many people believe this is the ideal time to merge provinces and cities to reduce the burden of regular expenditures and to invest for socio-economic development.

National Assembly deputies have proposed merging smaller provinces to optimize resources, with a target of reducing the total to around 40.

General Secretary To Lam has outlined ambitious economic reforms, including cutting business costs by 30% and boosting private sector participation.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs undergoes a major restructuring, eliminating 13 units to optimize bureaucracy and improve public administration.

The Vietnamese government has introduced a new organizational structure for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reducing the total number of units from 28 to 25.

Vietnam considers merging provinces to streamline governance, reduce costs, and improve economic efficiency in an era of digital transformation.

A restructuring initiative in Ho Chi Minh City will affect thousands of civil servants and public employees, with financial support reaching over $100,000 for some individuals.

Seven new department heads have been appointed as part of Ho Chi Minh City’s administrative streamlining, reducing the number of departments from 21 to 16.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a proposal for restructuring administrative agencies in Ho Chi Minh City, including the formation of the Department of Public Works and Transportation to streamline urban governance.

Experts argue that eliminating district-level governance and consolidating provinces could create stronger economic zones and streamline government functions, aligning Vietnam with global trends.

The Central Inspection Committee will lead 19 inspection teams to evaluate the restructuring of 69 provincial and municipal party committees, ensuring that streamlining efforts align with political reform goals.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has approved the addition of five new deputy ministers to support the newly formed Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, bringing the total to ten.

On behalf of the Politburo and the Secretariat, Permanent Member of the Party Secretariat Tran Cam Tu signed a conclusion outlining key measures to continue restructuring and optimising the political system in 2025.

Several international media outlets have recently assessed that Vietnam’s plan to streamline its state apparatus has garnered strong public support.

The Vietnamese government has restructured its cabinet, reducing the number of ministries to 17 and total government members to 25. This reform aims to improve efficiency and align with national development goals.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is finalizing preparations for an upcoming National Assembly session, where the government will seek approval for dismissals and appointments of key officials.

With a mission to reduce bureaucracy and enhance efficiency, Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra and her team worked tirelessly to reorganize ministries, cut redundant positions, and redefine leadership roles - a task demanding both vision and sacrifice.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who also serves as the head of the committee, called for streamlining administrative procedures and reducing processing times, and implementing online application methods for visa issuance.

Vietnam’s newly merged Ministry of Finance is undergoing a major restructuring, cutting 3,600 administrative units - a 37.7% reduction - as part of the government's plan to streamline operations.