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Successful officers to be appointed to positions with no probationary period

Individuals who pass the civil service exam will be appointed to suitable positions and receive salaries corresponding to the civil service rank without undergoing a probationary period.

Deputy PM calls for acceleration of public capital disbursement

According to the Ministry of Finance’s report, the total state budget investment capital plan for 2025 allocated to 16 units under the task force exceeds 253.25 trillion VND (9.75 billion USD).

New acting chairman named for Quang Tri People’s Committee

Deputy Chairman of the Quang Tri Provincial People’s Committee, Hoang Nam, has been officially assigned as acting chairman of the committee for the 2021-2026 term by the Prime Minister.

Dak Lak gets new acting chairman following early retirement of predecessor

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially appointed Nguyen Thien Van as Acting Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dak Lak Province for the 2021–2026 term.

Regular cabinet meeting focuses on works celebrating National Day

In April, the Government, ministries, sectors and localities continued to reorganise the political system and build a two-level local administration model.

Vietnam-US trade negotiations must ensure mutual benefit: PM

This marks the 7th time the Government leader has chaired an exclusive meeting to seek solutions to the US's new tariff policy, following key directives from the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and Party General Secretary To Lam.

Vietnam plans leader appointments for post-merger provinces

Under a constitutional amendment draft, the Prime Minister will appoint provincial chairpersons and deputies during the administrative restructuring process.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung urges specific cooperation with Azerbaijan on religion

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung welcomed Azerbaijani officials and called for stronger bilateral collaboration during Vesak 2025.

PM urges acceleration of key projects and exhibition for 80th National Day

The nationwide launch of major national projects in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day is scheduled for August 19, 2025.

Resignations drop sharply among Vietnam’s civil servants

Resignations among public employees have declined since 2023, signaling positive effects from reforms in salaries and workplace conditions.

Low salaries drive overseas-trained scientists away from public sector

Scientists returning to Vietnam struggle to stay in research roles with salaries under $200/month.

Nghe An commune mergers raise concerns over governance and cultural identity

Plans to merge communes in Dien Chau, Yen Thanh, and Quynh Luu highlight risks of ignoring history and community cohesion.

Vietnam, US begin first tariff negotiations on May 7

Reporting to the National Assembly on the implementation of socio-economic plans in early 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced that Vietnam and the United States will hold their first round of tariff negotiations on May 7.

Deputy PM gives opinions on projects serving APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2027

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on May 4 chaired a meeting with leaders of ministries, sectors, and the southern province of Kien Giang regarding projects to support the organisation of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2027 in Phu Quoc city.

Hanoi, HCM City, and more to form mega-wards with up to 300,000 residents

Major provinces downsize administrative units, giving rise to some of the country’s largest wards.

Over 32 trillion VND recovered in corruption cases, reports Chief Justice

Vietnam’s judiciary has intensified efforts in corruption trials, recovering vast amounts in six months.

PM attends celebration of 50 years since Con Dao liberation

A political music show marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Con Dao (May 1, 1975–2025) was held in the island district off the coast of southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau province on May 3 evening.

Vietnam to cut over 129,000 civil servant roles after administrative merger

The sweeping reform aims to streamline the state apparatus and strengthen grassroots governance.

Da Nang becomes centrally managed city, after merger with Quang Nam

The decision to name Da Nang as a centrally governed city, after merging with Quang Nam, will reinforce the city’s stature and pivotal role.

Nearly 37% of commune officials recruited through exams

The Local Government Department has submitted a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on the quantity and quality of commune-level cadres and officials across 63 provinces and centrally governed cities.