The Politburo and Secretariat urged strict adherence to the Politburo’s personnel regulations, stronger accountability from leaders, and effective evaluation and deployment of officials. The grassroots level was directed to shift from a passive to a proactive and enabling governance model, enhancing socio-economic management and responding promptly to public and business needs.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted that thanks to the Party’s leadership and nationwide efforts, socio-economic performance has improved month by month and quarter by quarter.
The two-tier local administration apparatus has been largely consolidated with smooth operations, uninterrupted service delivery, and improved public service.
The Prime Minister tasked the MoF with promptly guiding provincial-level People's Committees, the State Treasury, and relevant units to assign chief accountants at commune-level administrations, open salary accounts, and ensure timely disbursement of funds, with completion required before October 5.
Party General Secretary To Lam, together with members of Hanoi’s delegation of National Assembly (NA) deputies on September 30 met with voters from nine communes, including Soc Son, Da Phuc, Noi Bai, Trung Gia, Kim Anh, and Me Linh, to listen to their opinions ahead of the 10th session of the 15th legislature.
According to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra, initial statistics show a clear shift of power from central to local levels. Of the 741 decentralised procedures, 346 were reassigned between provincial, district, and commune levels, while 298 were abolished altogether.
The legal system must provide effective tools for efficient governance and power control, prevent policy abuse for corruption and wastefulness while serving as a foundation for fast and sustainable development, the PM said.
Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh presided over a meeting on September 9 with leaders of ministries and sectors to assess the enforcement of laws on decentralisation, delegation of authority, and delineation of responsibilities, as well as finalise a report for submission to the Politburo.
To achieve the country’s two centennial goals, Vietnam has implemented and will continue to implement numerous important programmes and strategies such as reorganising administrative units, operating a two-tier local government system, and enforcing key resolutions.
After nearly two months of implementation, the two-tier local government model has been operating smoothly and is gradually stabilising. This outcome reflects the concerted efforts of the entire political system, fulfils the genuine aspirations of the people, and helps address challenges and obstacles encountered in the course of development.
The two-tier local government model, after two months of implementation, has proved stable and effective in clearing obstacles, meeting public expectations, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the 80th National Day (September 2), Thayer, a renowned Vietnam specialist, highlighted the country’s robust economic growth since “Doi moi” (renewal). Although the COVID-19 pandemic posed formidable challenges, the economy rebounded quickly, posting GDP growth of 5.3% in 2023 before accelerating to nearly 7.1% in 2024. This year, the Vietnamese Government eyes 8% in economic expansion, with expectations to move towards double-digit growth in subsequent years.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Deputy Secretary of Party Committee of Luang Prabang province of Laos Soukhan Boungyong shared brief information on his current organisational structure and staffing, and showed the delegation’s interest in learning from Dien Bien’s experience in operating the two-tier local government model and its preparations for the upcoming provincial Party Congress.
PM Pham Minh Chinh said that the rapid implementation of the political apparatus reorganisation and administrative unit merger has not fully anticipated all potential complications, leading to certain difficulties.
The visit aimed to assess the new two-tier local government model, preparations for upcoming Party congresses at levels, and implementation of the Politburo’s Conclusion on school construction in border areas.
In response to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, especially as Vietnam rolls out its two-tier local government model, the northern province of Hung Yen has launched a 30-day campaign offering “Digital Literacy for All” classes across the region.
Party General Secretary To Lam urged Nghia Tru commune to turn itself as a model for urban development integrated with ecological agriculture, new rural services, and the preservation of traditional values.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference on July 13 focused on the operation of the two-tier local government model, the progress of key transport infrastructure projects, and the implementation of the Mekong Delta's sustainable one-million-hectare low-emission and high-quality rice cultivation plan.
The Hanoi People’s Council has passed 11 key resolutions to ensure the effective operation of the two-tier local government model, which officially took effect from July 1, 2025.