PM urges swift, efficient reorganisation of local administrative units
Also on April 14, the PM approved the Government’s restructuring plan. He urged ministries and agencies to proactively address emerging challenges, proposing solutions to higher authorities when needed.
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a continued༒ review of tasks and solutions related to the reorganisation and merger of provincial-and communal-level administrative units, stressing the need to avoid overlapping responsibilities while ensuring that no duties are neglected, paving the way for a more efficient two-tier political system at the local level.
The PM made the request while chairing a meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee tasked with reviewing the implementation of the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution on continued reform and reorganisation of political system to ensure it is more streamlined, effective and efficient, in Hanoi on April 14.
The steering committee reported that the 13th Party Central Committee, during its 11th meeting from April 10-12, decided to reduce the number of provinces and centrally-run cities to 34 and cut commune-level units by 60-70%, paving the way for a leaner administrative structure.
Also on April 14, the PM approved the Government’s restructuring plan. He urged ministries and agencies to proactively address emerging challenges, proposing solutions to higher authorities when needed.
Ministers and heads of sectors must act decisively, ensuring the right person, task, timeline, responsibility, and authority to deliver expected outcomes, he said.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)
The Government Office, alongside relevant ministries, must guide, monitor, and expedite the restructuring process. A key requirement of the reform is the establishment of a public administrative service centre at each commune and an one-stop investment portal at the provincial level. These aim to simplify administrative and investment procedures, benefiting citizens and businesses alike. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and other agencies were tasked with developing tools and guidelines to ensure seamless implementation.
The government leader stressed the urgent need to amend the Law on the Organisation of Local Governments, follow the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation, and remove barriers to Project 06, which leverages population, identification and electronic authentication data to advance national digital transformation.
Regarding asset and infrastructure management during the restructuring, he directed that surplus facilities be repurposed for public use, prioritising healthcare, education, culture, and community services./.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted a resolution to restructure administrative units across Vietnam. If approved, this will be one of the most significant administrative reforms in years.
According to a draft proposal, the number of provincial-level administrative units will reduce by nearly 50% and the number of local-level units will drop by over 70%.
Staff recruitment, appointments, and transfers at all levels of government, which started on March 7, will remain in place until the restructuring plan is finalised. This includes the dissolution of district-level administrative units, the merger of provincial-level units, and the reorganisation of commune-level units, all aimed at streamlining the political system’s organisational structure.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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