The Government has finalised growth quotas for provinces and cities in the second half of 2025 to lift the country's GDP expansion to 8.3–8.5% for the whole year, requiring localities to take drastic actions to complete the set targets and tasks.

VOV.VN - After one month of implementing the two-tier local government model, many localities across Vietnam have swiftly restructured their administrative systems, stabilised operations, and improved public services, showing early effectiveness and gaining public support despite some remaining challenges.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with representatives of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam on July 31 to brief them on the reorganisation of administrative units and two-tier local administration of the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has officially announced its delegation of 16 exceptional young representatives who will participate in the 49th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) in 2026, one of the region’s most prestigious international youth exchange programmes.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong on July 29 attended a special session of the Party cell of Quang Chinh 6 village in Quang ha commune, Quang Ninh province, to review the implementation of the newly established two-tier local government model following recent administrative mergers.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged immediate institutional and digital infrastructure reforms to ensure seamless two-tier local governance, while chairing a July 28 conference in Hanoi reviewing the internal restructuring of ministries and sectors and assessing the first month of operations under the new model.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong paid a working visit to Corfu Island, the capital of the Ionian Islands in southwestern Greece, from July 16 to 19, aiming to foster cooperation between Vietnam and the island region.

While inspecting the operation of two-tier local administrations in An Giang and Dong Thap provinces, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underscored that under no circumstances, should the restructuring of administrative apparatus affect the material or spiritual well-being of residents.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 21 conducted on-site inspections in Hai Phong city and Hung Yen province to oversee preparations in response to Typhoon Wipha, which is forecast to make landfall early July 22.

VOV.VN - Numerous northern provinces and educational institutions have temporarily suspended classes to safeguard students and staff as Typhoon Wipha, the third storm to form over the East Sea this year, is approaching landfall.