Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh presented a detailed progress report to the National Assembly, revealing a 5–15% workforce cut and enhanced regulatory measures.
The Vietnamese government has significantly reduced its public sector workforce while accelerating major infrastructure and digital oversight efforts, according to a report presented by Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh to the National Assembly on Wednesday.
Addressing the implementation of key legislative resolutions from the 14th and 15th National Assembly terms, Binh highlighted substantial progress in streamlining the organizational structure of central ministries and agencies, creating a more integrated and multi-sector management model. Local government departments have been restructured in parallel, aligning with changes at the central level.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh. Photo: National Assembly
The Deputy Prime Minister announced that between 2022 and 2026, the number of civil servants will have been reduced by more than 5%, while public employees on the state payroll will have decreased by over 15%. So far, 146,800 personnel have left their posts under these restructuring policies.
The government has also enhanced state management in public security and order by leveraging science and technology. Political security and social safety remain stable, ensuring a peaceful environment conducive to economic and social development.
Additionally, the government has focused on establishing targeted and strategic annual inspection programs, especially in sensitive sectors such as construction, land, investment, finance, and public assets. These inspections have led to financial recovery actions and legal proceedings in several cases, reflecting an intensified anti-corruption effort.
Efforts to resolve issues related to stalled projects have yielded promising results. Of 2,161 unresolved property and project cases, 1,759 have been handled - representing over 81% completion.
In the financial sector, the government has approved 108 out of 111 national master plans and is addressing challenges in planning, particularly those tied to the reorganization of local governments and administrative units.
Public budgeting, state asset management, and unresolved infrastructure projects have come under stricter scrutiny. Authorities are formulating clear strategies to unlock long-delayed projects and improve efficiency.
Simultaneously, the government is strengthening regulation of the gold market and intensifying anti-smuggling and counterfeit crackdowns, especially in e-commerce, yielding notable results.
In housing and transport, the Prime Minister has directed efforts to overcome hurdles in social housing and real estate development. A major initiative to build at least one million social housing units is underway.
Strategic infrastructure continues to be a top priority. The government aims to surpass 3,000 km of expressways by the end of 2025, having already opened 2,476 km. The coastal road system has reached 1,397 km, with a goal of 1,700 km by the end of next year. Critical projects include the eastern North–South Expressway, ring roads around Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and Long Thanh International Airport.
Oversight of digital platforms tightened
Chairman of the Committee for People’s Aspirations and Oversight Duong Thanh Binh. Photo: National Assembly
On education, the government has proposed a Law on Teachers and two resolutions to the National Assembly, aiming to waive or subsidize tuition for preschool and general education students, and to universalize preschool education for children aged 3–5.
Public service units in education are being reviewed and consolidated. A plan is being drafted to ensure a unified national textbook system by the 2026–2027 school year.
In cultural affairs, the government is allocating resources to preserve cultural heritage and foster grassroots cultural life, especially among ethnic minorities. Cultural and entertainment industries are also being promoted.
Vietnam’s tourism sector has shown strong signs of recovery. In the first ten months of 2025, the country welcomed nearly 17.2 million international visitors and generated approximately USD 35.4 billion in revenue.
The government has also tightened content control across digital platforms. Over 90% of violations on social media sites like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok have been removed.
Legislative review acknowledges progress and persisting challenges
Presenting a verification report, Duong Thanh Binh, Chairman of the Committee for People’s Aspirations and Oversight, confirmed that the restructuring of governmental agencies has ensured smoother operations and increased effectiveness, with attention given to policies for civil servants and public employees.
However, challenges remain. The reassignment of affected staff has been sluggish. Some inspection conclusions have not been effectively implemented. Complex petitions and complaints persist. Online citizen engagement has yet to be widely adopted.
Investigations into economic misconduct and corruption have progressed slowly in some cases. Certain types of crime remain complicated. Serious fires and traffic accidents continue to occur.
The resolution rate of civil cases and the ratio of overturned administrative judgments due to subjective errors remain below expectations. Corruption trials still face legal and procedural hurdles.
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