In a historic move, Vietnam has rolled out nationwide government reforms aimed at streamlining governance structures.
On Monday, provinces and cities across the country held simultaneous ceremonies to announce decisions on the merger and reorganisation of administrative units.
The reforms are part of a broader effort to enhance governance efficiency. As NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn stated, “Việt Nam officially consists of 34 provinces and centrally-run cities, comprising 28 provinces and 6 centrally-administered cities.”
The restructuring initiative involves dissolving certain district-level units and rearranging commune-level administrative units. New commune-level Party Committees have been established, and leadership and personnel have been appointed for each newly formed unit.
In provinces undergoing administrative mergers, official ceremonies were held to announce resolutions and decisions of central and local governments.
The Politburo and the Secretariat have made official appointments of provincial and municipal Party secretaries to lead the reorganised administrative structures.
The Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission will oversee the appointment of executive committees and other leadership positions.
According to Instruction No 31-HD/BTCTW, all appointments are expected to be completed by September 15, 2025.
The Standing Committee of the National Assembly will appoint chairpersons of local People’s Councils, while the Prime Minister will appoint chairpersons of local People’s Committees.
Until the new local authorities are fully operational, existing authorities will continue to function, ensuring uninterrupted governance and public services.
As the country transitions to its new governance structure, Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn emphasised the need for urgent preparations to ensure newly formed local governments are ready to begin operations on July 1.