Vietnam’s sweeping administrative reform, which came into effect on July 1 with the merger of its 63 provinces and centrally-run cities into 34 units and the official transition to a two-tier local government model comprising provincial and communal levels, has drawn widespread attention in Chinese public and academic circles.

Vietnam’s socio-economic situation has shown steady improvement in the first half of 2025, with performance in most sectors in the following month better than the previous month and the next quarter better than the previous quarter, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 3.

VOV.VN - Starting from July 1, 2025, the two-tier local government model comprising the provincial and communal administrative levels and eliminating the intermediate district level will be officially implemented nationwide, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s administrative reform and decentralisation of state management.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s ongoing administrative reforms aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and optimizing national resources are being implemented in a methodical, determined, and comprehensive manner, making considerable contributions to the nation’s socio-economic development.

VOV.VN - Despite progress made, there is a pressing need to accelerate administrative reforms, enhance the quality of public services, and reduce disparities in public satisfaction across different social and demographic groups in Vietnam, according to the 2024 PAPI report released on April 15.

The Satisfaction Index of Public Administrative Services (SIPAS) in 2024 increased by 1.28% as compared to the previous year, reaching an average of 83.94%, with more than 90% of surveyed citizens reporting no inconvenience or unnecessary complications when working with civil servants.

Vietnam’s business and investment climate is showing marked improvements following sustained reform efforts, with enhanced access to business-related information and regulations, reduced unofficial costs, and effective administrative reforms, according to the latest survey by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

VOV.VN - Singapore desires to elevate its relationship with Vietnam to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025, ambassador Jaya Ratnam told Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Nen at a reception in the city on November 5.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on July 31 emphasised the need for more drastic actions and improved coordination between relevant sides in administrative reform, while addressing a Hanoi meeting of the Prime Minister’s working group and advisory council for administrative reform.

VOV.VN - Administrative procedures remain cumbersome that should be addressed promptly to support businesses and people in their daily transactions, requested Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at a meeting of the Steering Committee for Administrative Reform in Hanoi on July 15.