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Ministry call out for technology breakthroughs following Gov't action programme

Resolution No 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation was issued on December 22 last year by Party General Secretary To Lam.

PM orders stronger measures to cut lending rates

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official dispatch calling for intensified efforts to lower lending rates to support businesses and spur economic growth.

PM to meet with female generals, heroines, scientists on Int’l Women’s Day

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will chair a meeting with female generals, heroines of the people's armed forces, labour heroines, and female scientists on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on March 8.

PM calls for active implementation of circular economic promotion

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 20 issued an official dispatch regarding the active and proactive implementation of solutions to promote the circular economy.

Prime Minister: Vietnam must sustain high, continuous growth until 2045

On the morning of February 21, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a government conference with local authorities to implement key economic growth policies.

Hanoi to digitize 100% of administrative records by the end of 2025

In a move towards digital governance, Hanoi has announced plans to fully digitize administrative records and streamline public services by December 31, 2025.

HCM City to streamline gov’t workforce, offering up to $108,000 in compensation

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.

Ho Chi Minh City to establish Department of Public Works and Transportation

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.

Ministry of Agriculture & Environment to increase deputy ministers to ten

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.

PM calls on newly appointed cabinet members to build clean, accountable Gov't

The PM expressed confidence that the Government will continue to achieve significant progress.

Mai Van Chinh and Nguyen Chi Dung take on Deputy PM roles

The National Assembly has approved Mai Van Chinh and former Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung as Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2021–2026 term.

Vietnam streamlines government structure, reducing ministries to 17

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.

Vietnam appoints four new ministers following government restructuring

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of four ministers for newly established ministries, marking a significant shift in the government’s organizational structure.

Science Minister takes on new role in propaganda and public engagement

The Politburo has assigned Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat to a new role as Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, recognizing his contributions to education, science, and governance.

PM directs submitting draft law on bad debt settlement to legislature in May

Bad debts of commercial banks in Vietnam as of December 31, 2024 hit more than 733.9 trillion VND, an increase of 3.4% compared to the end of 2023, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

PM: Vietnam must create special policies to welcome scientists anytime

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a "special mechanism" to attract global scientific talent, ensuring that foreign experts can enter Vietnam at any time.

Senior experts to receive salaries and benefits on par with ministers

A new proposal by the Ministry of Home Affairs seeks to elevate the status of senior experts in government agencies.

Two groundbreaking bills to reshape Vietnam’s administrative system

The Vietnamese government is pushing forward two historic legal reforms with the introduction of the revised Law on Government Organization and the Law on Local Government Organization.

Vietnam ramps up local government engagement to drive economic growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed government task forces to work closely with provincial and municipal leaders to boost public investment, trade, and economic development, ensuring the 2025 growth target of at least 8% is met.

Government to submit personnel changes for National Assembly approval

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.