Quang Ninh has made strong moves to reorganise commune-level administrative units and build a two-tier local government model in line with central authorities' guidelines, roadmap, and schedule.
Amid the hustle and bustle of Vietnam’s capital, a dedicated force of forest rangers quietly preserves nearly 27,100 hectares of forest and forestry land across Hanoi, an essential “green belt” that, while modest in size, plays a vital role in climate regulation, ecological protection, and links to eco‑tourism, cultural heritage, and spiritual practices.
More importantly, how can Vietnam "redraw" its tourism map to fully leverage the expanded spaces and new development opportunities created by the recent administrative mergers?
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 30 attended a ceremony to launch the two-tier administration model of new Hai Phong city, which is formed by merging Hai Phong city and Hai Duong province.
Highlighting that the launching of the two-tier local administration model is a significant event and a festival of the nation, PM Chinh said that the mergence of Hai Duong and Hai Phong is a strategic move of historical importance, ushering in a new chapter of development for both the city and the broader Red River Delta, contributing to the country’s long-term prosperity.
The merger of Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, and Ninh Binh aims to shape a modern, vibrant development space with Ninh Binh at its heart, transforming the region into a hub of smart and green industry and services by 2030, while preserving its unique identity as a national heritage centre.
It is expected that Vietnam's current 63 provinces and cities will be merged into 34, district-level administrative operations will be eliminated, and about 5,000 commune/ward-level administrative units will be established.
