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90% of people surveyed say officials do not harass or hassle them: ministry

More than 90 percent of survey respondents say public servants do not cause trouble or harass them, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Vietnam’s National Data Center to go live on August 19

The government directs urgent preparations for the center’s launch, highlighting a digital transformation milestone.

Nonspecialist commune officers fear cuts after merger reorganization

Many nonspecialist commune officials worry that during commune mergers, they will face ruthless cuts while earning low allowances and missing out on severance benefits granted to specialist staff.

How can provincial leaders select commune chiefs post-merger?

According to the draft of the amended Law on Local Government Organization, the grassroots level will not only take on the duties and powers of current commune-level authorities but also inherit those of district-level authorities.

Prime Minister: Deputy ministers to oversee each expressway project

Each major highway project will have a dedicated deputy minister to tackle challenges and ensure timely completion.

Prime Minister orders formation of US trade negotiation team by April 11

Vietnam forms trade negotiation team with US by April 11 following PM's directive.

Vietnam forms task force to recover assets in Van Thinh Phat case

Vietnam has formed an inter-agency task force to enforce court rulings and recover assets in the massive Van Thinh Phat corruption case, led by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Vietnam’s rescue forces honored after Myanmar earthquake mission

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised Vietnam’s rescue teams returning from Myanmar, calling their humanitarian mission a reflection of the nation’s selfless and noble spirit.

Deputy PM orders urgent probe into deadly house fire in Tien Giang

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh has called for an urgent investigation into a house fire in Tien Giang that killed four family members, while extending condolences and directing support.

Visa incentives proposed for celebrities and investors entering Vietnam

The government considers special visa policies for high-profile travelers to boost tourism and growth.

Learning from the world: Cities thrive as grassroots governments

Paris, Berlin, and Tokyo show how city-level governance empowers development. Vietnam should follow suit.

Vietnam considers remote work and extended leave for civil servants

The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes flexible working arrangements and more personal leave in its civil service reform.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung celebrates Khmer New Year in Tra Vinh

During Chôl Chnăm Thmây, the Minister honors Khmer community contributions.

New reforms may link civil servant pay to private sector standards

In a bold move to improve efficiency, Vietnam may adopt job-based salaries, performance bonuses, and flexible retirement policies.

Government backs US$440mil. PPP plan to upgrade Chu Lai Airport

Vietnam’s construction ministry backs a plan for Quang Nam to oversee the Chu Lai Airport revamp via public-private partnership.

District-level officials aren’t always better than commune-level counterparts

There are many conflicting opinions on whether commune cadres will be able to handle the workload after the district level is abolished.

Who stays and who goes in Vietnam’s administrative overhaul?

As provinces merge and districts disappear, thousands of leadership roles must be reassigned - posing a historic challenge and opportunity.

Vietnam declares nine types of assets as state-owned under new law

A new government decree has clarified which assets fall under public ownership, including confiscated goods, unclaimed property, and PPP project transfers.

Vietnam targets one in four government leaders to be science and tech experts

The government has committed to raising the proportion of leaders with scientific and technical expertise to at least 25% across all public agencies.

Vietnam considers replacing civil service grade system with job-based positions

A proposed legal overhaul could mark the end of the decades-old "civil service grades" in favor of a more flexible, role-based system.