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One year of operating the three-tier government model: Success is measured by the people's trust
In marking one year since Viet Nam began operating its three-tier system of government, The People’s Deputies Newspaper spoke with Ms. Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Viet Nam, about the reform’s initial achievements, the challenges that have emerged, and the conditions needed to ensure its long-term effectiveness and sustainability.
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Localities propose reforms to improve three-tier administration model
A Hanoi official called for further decentralisation to commune-level authorities in line with resource allocation, continued streamlining of organisational structures to eliminate unnecessary intermediary layers, further refining the Party organisations’ model to align with the state administrative system, greater autonomy for non-business public service units, and wider participation of businesses and social organisations in delivering suitable public services.
New administrative system must deliver new governance capacity: Top leader
The Party and State leader described the restructuring as a broad, complex and far-reaching reform affecting almost every agency and public servant from the central to grassroots levels. While praising the significant initial achievements, he stressed that the results marked only the beginning and warned against complacency.
One year on, Vietnam's three-tier administration model delivers major governance gains
OP-ED: Streamlining state apparatus: From restructuring to better governance
Technology helps shape a more citizen-centred local government
Chinese scholar praises Vietnam’s two-tier local government model
Administrative procedures cut, simplified to be published online
Jun 06, 2026 11:58
The dispatch states that in implementing Conclusion No. 18-KL/TW dated April 2, 2026 of the 14th Party Central Committee on the 2026–2030 socio-economic development plan, national finance, public debt management and medium-term public investment, linked to the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth, the Government on April 29 issued 11 resolutions on cutting, decentralising and simplifying administrative procedures, business conditions, and conditional business lines. The Prime Minister subsequently directed ministries, agencies and localities to implement these resolutions.
Leaner apparatus must mean better governance: Top leader
Jun 02, 2026 22:36
The reform has already covered an enormous volume of work across a vast scope under demanding conditions but success in restructuring doesn’t automatically mean success in operations. The priority now is to shift from completing organisational redesign to ensuring effective functioning, from stabilising structures to improving governance quality, and from assigning responsibilities to guaranteeing real capacity.
Senior Party official urges Party's comprehensive leadership, more proactive all-level People’s Councils
May 28, 2026 14:54
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu underlined the need to further enhance the role of People’s Councils in controlling power at the local level, especially as Vietnam promotes a two-tier local administration model alongside stronger decentralisation and delegation of authority.
Deputy PM calls for substantive assessment of two-tier local administration operations
May 15, 2026 22:46
Chairing a meeting on the development of a scheme to review the first-year operations of the political system’s organisational apparatus and the two-tier local administration model, Tra emphasised that the review must comprehensively and objectively evaluate the nationwide implementation of administrative unit restructuring and the operation of the new local administration model.
Laws proclaimed, paving way for national breakthrough development in new era
May 13, 2026 21:45
Together, the nine laws are expected to improve the legal system, promote administrative reform, and create new momentum for socio-economic development in the coming period.
Reform drive expected to remove barriers, unlock growth momentum
May 13, 2026 16:42
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung recently ordered ministries and agencies to immediately cut at least 30% of administrative procedures, 50% of processing time, 50% of compliance costs and 30% of business conditions, while eliminating all unnecessary procedures.
Administrative streamlining: Bringing administration closer to people for stronger governance
May 11, 2026 05:59
Authorities at both central and local levels have emphasised that further institutional reform, stronger discipline, enhanced digital transformation and effective personnel arrangements will be essential to ensuring the two-tier local administration model becomes a true driver of fast and sustainable national development.
Comprehensive legal review constitutes a strategic step for development: NA Chairman
May 07, 2026 22:26
Chairman Man also underscored the importance of broad consultations with citizens, businesses, affected groups and law enforcement officials to identify legal obstacles and ensure the review delivers “accurate, targeted and substantive” outcomes.
PM orders bold reforms to unlock resources, drive double-digit growth
Apr 30, 2026 23:54
The PM called for continued streamlining of the apparatus, improved governance, and deeper decentralisation, alongside reforms to address bottlenecks in land, environment and minerals. He also urged more flexible rice land policies to allow conversion of inefficient areas while safeguarding food security.
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