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Vietnam pushes for high-quality FDI, reforms at AIM 2025 investment forum

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasized Vietnam’s development goals and called for stronger international cooperation in digital, green, and strategic sectors.

No more time to hesitate: Why Vietnam must act now on provincial mergers

Former deputy minister says time is running out and Vietnam must seize this moment to streamline governance and unlock economic potential.

Commune job changes: skills can outshine degrees

Debates about the competence of commune-level officials and civil servants after the reorganization of administrative units raise questions about whether a correspondence degree, a university degree, or a college degree should matter.

PM urges detailed US tariff plan, calls for calm, strategic response

PM Pham Minh Chinh has tasked ministries with drafting detailed strategies to address American retaliatory tariffs in line with high-level bilateral agreements.

Vietnam calls for priority US meetings with envoy of General Secretary To Lam

Hanoi has requested urgent talks between Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc and U.S. officials, as both sides seek a resolution to new American tariffs.

Vietnam urges calm response to US tariffs, pledges investor support

Deputy Minister of Finance Do Thanh Trung called for measured reactions to Washington’s new tariffs, noting Vietnam’s rapid response and future resilience.

Competency exam needed to select commune civil servants

Instead of debating about what kind of degrees candidates must have to be chosen as commune-level officers, it would be better to organize a competency exam to ensure fairness for all candidates.

Vietnam outlines five-year transition for local government reform

The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes maintaining staffing levels for five years post-merger, with salary protections and gradual restructuring.

Gov’t Inspectorate names officials responsible for Bach Mai, Viet Duc projects

Former ministers, deputy ministers, and project directors to be reviewed and disciplined for wrongdoing tied to major hospital construction.

Authorities clarify merger plan for Ben Tre, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh

Following directives from the Politburo and Ministry of Home Affairs, a proposal has been made to merge Ben Tre, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh into a single province.

Delayed public capital spending draws sharp rebuke from Prime Minister

19 ministries and 28 provinces face scrutiny as public investment disbursement falls behind national targets in early 2025.

PM approves reform plan for Vietnam Railways, eyes stronger industrial role

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has endorsed a charter capital increase and group-model restructuring to help Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) lead key railway projects.

PM orders review of US imports, possible tax cuts to ease trade tensions

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leads urgent government meeting to counter 46% U.S. tariff, exploring cooperation and import balancing efforts.

Vietnam asks US to delay retaliatory tariffs by up to 3 months for talks

The proposal aims to give both sides time to reach a fair, win-win trade solution as exporters maintain prices and market stability.

New government task force to tackle U.S. tariff impact on Vietnam

Led by Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son, the inter-ministerial group will monitor U.S. trade shifts and coordinate national responses to protect Vietnamese exports.

Vietnam raises business trip hotel allowance for ministers to 4 million VND/day

The Ministry of Finance updates travel expenses for officials under Circular 12/2025/TT-BTC.

Minister calls for new resolution to replace outdated ethnic affairs policy

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung and lawmakers agree on replacing outdated Resolution 24 with a new directive tailored to Vietnam’s current socio-political context.

Vietnam prioritizes elite graduates for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum protection roles

A new ordinance on the management and protection of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex mandates the recruitment of talented individuals and top-performing university graduates to join its protective and administrative forces.

Characteristics and positions of 18 cities/provinces in the north

Among the 52 provinces and cities slated for merger, there are 18 in the North, 15 in the Central region, and 19 in the South, with differences in natural area, population size, and cultural history.

Major overhaul of Vietnam's inspection system to conclude by May 30

The Government Inspectorate is moving forward with a sweeping restructure plan that will dissolve 12 ministerial inspectorates and integrate them under one central agency by May 30.