The newly established council will offer strategic advice on socio-economic development and crisis response, with Tran Quoc Khanh as standing member.

Vietnam will launch a platform to gather young people's input on science, innovation, and digital transformation, following a directive from PM Pham Minh Chinh.

By mid-August, commune-level governments will take on district roles with a streamlined workforce and expanded authority.

One of the critical issues arising in the merging of provinces, the abolishing of district-level administration, and the reorganizing of communes is the significant number of civil servants and officials that will become redundant.

In his newly-signed dispatch, the PM stressed that a wide range of important activities in celebration of this anniversary will be held across the nation, drawing the participation of foreign delegations and forces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 23 signed a dispatch on implementing drastic, concerted and effective solutions to ensure the supply of electricity during the peak period of 2025 and the coming years.

Vietnam and the U.S. have officially launched bilateral talks, aiming for balanced, mutually beneficial trade relations.

The Vietnamese government plans to spend $6.7 billion on early retirement and severance packages while pushing a 2% VAT cut to support economic growth.

To achieve the ambitious targets for this year and beyond, the PM has highlighted the priorities of boosting economic growth, maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, and guaranteeing major economic balances.

President Luong Cuong provided key updates on global and national developments, highlighting the socio-economic progress made by HCM City.

Vietnam identifies sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation as key economic drivers over the next decade, Deputy PM Dung said.

PM Pham Minh Chinh reaffirms Vietnam’s readiness to engage in constructive dialogue amid tariff pressure.

Cultural authorities say lack of legal understanding among influencers has led to painful consequences, urging better education and future regulation.

All current county-level staff will be reassigned to commune-level positions, with the county’s political system leadership forming the backbone of the new commune units.

While compiling the draft Law on Cadres and Civil Servants, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) studied global practices and proposed changes for Vietnam’s civil service rank elevation and professional title promotion.

The Politburo’s recently issued Conclusion 150 guides personnel planning for provincial party committees as part of the consolidation, merger and establishment of new communes.

The head of the Central Organizing Committee, Le Minh Hung, said the political and administrative center of one province slated to be merged with another will be chosen for the newly merged province.

HCM City approves a plan to merge with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, forming a 13.7M-population supercity.

Merging highlands and coastlines, forests and ports, the new Quang Ngai will unlock national and international growth potential.

With Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau joining forces, the new Ho Chi Minh City is expected to become the nation’s most powerful economic engine.