State President Lương Cường highlighted that the restructuring of Hà Nội’s commune-level administrative units will create new development opportunities and enhance the city’s role as a key driver for regional and national growth. At a ceremony on June 30, he announced that Hà Nội’s 526 communes and wards have been reorganised into 126 units—51 wards and 75 communes—under a new two-tier local administration model, effective from July 1. This reorganisation is part of a nationwide administrative reform effort following the National Assembly’s resolution to reduce Vietnam’s provinces and cities from 63 to 34. It marks a historic shift from the three-tier model in place for 80 years to a streamlined two-tier system, aiming to build a more efficient, people-focused administration. President Cường called for the immediate, smooth functioning of all new units and stressed avoiding service disruptions. He emphasised that this reform reflects a strategic shift in administrative mindset and a commitment to effective, citizen-centered governance. The President urged Hà Nội to follow national development policies, prepare for upcoming Party congresses, and formulate action plans to advance public service delivery and administrative reform. Municipal Party Secretary Bùi Thị Minh Hoài confirmed Hà Nội’s readiness to implement the model effectively, promoting confidence and determination in national progress. (ICE HO CHI MINH CITY)

Fonte notizia: Vietnam News