New commune-level political system must be operational by June 30: PM

The PM underlined that the current reform “revolution” requires a shift in mindset, habits, and approaches from passively responding to citizens’ needs to proactively meeting them.

Prime Minister addresses the conference on June 15 (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister addresses the conference on June 15 (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered that the grassroots political system, including Party organisations, administrations, the Fatherland Front Committees and socio-political organisations at the communal level, must be fully and synchronously operational nationwide by June 30.

The PM made the request while delivering the closing remarks at the national training conference on the organisation and operations of Party organisation, local administrations, Vietnam Fatherland Front committee, and political-mass organisations at the commune level, which concluded on June 15.

The two-day conference took place in person at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics in Hanoi and was livestreamed to nearly 11,000 locations nationwide, attracting the participation of over 1.5 million delegates.

The PM highlighted that Vietnam has been implementing various tasks and historic decisions in recent months, and the country has received positive feedback from the international community. This recognition is the result of national unity, the combination of national strength and the strength of times, and under the sound leadership of the Party.

He reaffirmed the country’s development framework based on three key pillars -socialist democracy, the socialist rule-of-law state, and a socialist-oriented market economy.

He cited major strategic initiatives already underway, including breakthroughs in science and technology, digital transformation, international integration, legal reform, and private sector development. Plans for reforming education, training, and healthcare are also being finalised.

uuidb7dd9cfc-fce2-47eb-8ff0-99feebcb3214code001library1type1mode1loctruecaptrue.jpg
Delegates at the conference (Photo: VNA)

The PM underlined that the current reform “revolution” requires a shift in mindset, habits, and approaches from passively responding to citizens’ needs to proactively meeting them. He called for decentralisation and empowerment at the grassroots level, tied to appropriate resources allocation and enhanced implementation capacity, alongside stronger inspection and supervision. Officials, he said, must remain close to the people to better understand and respond to their concerns.

Describing the restructuring of the two-tier local administration system as a complex task, the PM Chinh called for solidarity and synchronised action at all levels, underscoring the need for unified and comprehensive implementation.

He emphasised that as the Party has made clear directives, the Government is resolute, the National Assembly is supportive, and the people are behind the reform, there is no room for hesitation - only determination to act.

PM Chinh called on all levels of the Party and government, and the media, to intensify public communication, particularly policy dissemination, to raise awareness and foster public support for local administrative reform. He urged efforts to inspire and mobilise society to meet the set goals./.

VNA

See more

At the reception (Photo: VNA)

NA Chairman backs stronger audit ties with Laos

The top legislator urged the SAV and SAO to advance their 2025-2028 medium-term cooperation plan and the 2021-2030 strategy, asking for more exchanges of delegations and expertise, particularly in digital transformation and staff training.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)

Maritime disputes must be resolved peacefully: Spokesperson

The Foreign Ministry spokeperson was responding to a reporter's question regarding July 12, 2025, which marked the 9th anniversary of the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the East Sea arbitration case between the Philippines and China under Annex VII of UNCLOS.

Vietnam, Azerbaijan identify 17 potential cooperation areas (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Azerbaijan identify 17 potential cooperation areas

The two sides agreed to enhance information sharing and policy consultation at all levels – from technical experts to government leaders – to promptly address issues arising during the course of cooperation, and to seek flexible solutions to balance and raise bilateral trade.

Soldiers of Vietnam's Armour - Tank Arms in a rehearsal on July 17 in preparation for the National Day parade (Photo: VNA)

National Day celebration to honour assistance of international friends: Spokeswoman

Vietnam has invited the defence ministers of Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan to attend the celebration of the 80th National Day anniversary on September 2; and five countries – Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus – to send forces to participate in the parade at the National Day celebration.

Do Duc Duy, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Government Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and Agriculture and Environment Minister, violated Party regulations and State laws in performing assigned duties during his tenure as Deputy Secretary of the Yen Bai provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Civil Affairs Board, and Chairman of the People's Committee of Yen Bai province (Photo: VNA)

Politburo, Secretariat discipline Party members for wrongdoings

The Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat on July 17 considered and issued disciplinary measures against two incumbent and former officials for serious violations of the Party's regulations and the State's laws while performing their duties.

The talks between officials of Lang Son province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on July 17 (Photo: VNA)

Lang Son, China’s Guangxi enhance cooperation in key sectors

The two sides discussed ways to accelerate joint projects and agreements and expand the list of Vietnam’s exports to China. They also proposed boosting cooperation in vocational training, especially in high-tech industries and sustainable agriculture, to meet the development needs of both sides.

Special task force personnel at the joint rehearsal on July 17 (Photo: VNA)

Military, police forces join first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration

The rehearsal comprised two main segments featuring a formation of 18 standing blocks and 43 marching ones, including seven female military units covering military music, medical officers, Vietnamese peacekeepers, special forces, communications soldiers, ethnic militia, and southern guerrillas, alongside two female police units representing traffic police officers and special task force personnel.

ational Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh meets with Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, South Africa eye on stronger parliamentary cooperation

During the meetings, NA Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh congratulated South Africa on its significant achievements in national development, particularly in implementing the goals of the "National Development Plan 2030" to improve living standards and reduce poverty and inequality

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung at a meeting with Fung Wai Ka Thomas, Director of CCC Infrastructure, July 16, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam welcomes investment in smart urban development

During a meeting with Fung Wai Ka Thomas, Director of CCC Infrastructure, and Lai Rong Huo, Chairman of Shenzhen Hero Group, Deputy PM Dung welcomed their interest and plans to invest in Vietnam, especially in the field of smart urban development.