In a major administrative shake-up, Vietnam's National Assembly has approved a resolution to streamline the country’s provincial units. The move will reduce the number of provinces and cities from 63 to 34, setting the stage for a more efficient government structure. 🚀
Based on the current status and development goals of its 63 provinces and cities, the government has designed merger plans for 52 provinces, leading to the formation of 23 new administrative units. This fresh approach includes the establishment of six centrally governed cities and 28 provinces, with the resolution taking immediate legal effect as of last Thursday.
One of the most eye-catching parts of this reform is its impact on staffing. Over 447,000 civil servants will see their payrolls reviewed according to the new administrative boundaries, and a two-tier system will result in cutting 250,000 staff. These changes are projected to bring cost savings of more than 190 trillion Vietnam dong between 2026 and 2030. 💰
Local governments in the reorganized units are set to kick off operations on July 1, with the central government taking charge of transitional measures and smoothing out any implementation challenges. This decisive reform is viewed as a key step towards enhanced efficiency and modernized administration in Vietnam.
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Vietnam's National Assembly approves provincial merger resolution
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