Phan Trung Tuan, the Director of the Local Government Department under the Ministry of Home Affairs, stated that as of now, no locality has proposed the reorganization of administrative units at the commune level. This announcement was made during a press conference held on September 11, 2026.

Following the reorganization of provincial and commune-level administrative units, the current priority is to stabilize the organization and enhance the operational capacity of local governments, particularly at the commune level. Tuan noted that out of 63 provinces and cities, only 34 remain after the reorganization, with the number of commune-level units reduced from over 10,035 to approximately 3,321.

During the recent Central Conference 3, the achievements and shortcomings of the political system's overall operation and the two-tier local government model were evaluated. The Central Committee issued Conclusion 76 on July 28, 2026, along with Plan No. 06 to implement tasks and solutions moving forward, aimed at effectively operating the political system and the two-tier local government model.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has advised the government to issue Resolution No. 21 on August 9, 2026, to carry out the tasks outlined in the Central Committee's conclusion. The general spirit is to maintain stability among administrative units while focusing on enhancing operational capacity, especially at the commune level, which will serve as the frontline in the new operational model of the two-tier local government.

Plan No. 06 primarily aims to keep administrative units stable. However, there are some small-scale commune units that do not meet the criteria for local development. Although this number is not large, the Central Committee does not mandate adjustments or reorganizations of all units. Provinces and cities are required to thoroughly review and assess each commune-level administrative unit.

For those units that do not meet the current standards and criteria, a reassessment is necessary. If adjustments are deemed essential, proposals for reorganization should be made. A crucial requirement emphasized by Tuan is that the Standing Committee of the Provincial or City Party Committee must take responsibility for their proposals.

When proposing adjustments or reorganizations of one or more commune units that do not meet standards or criteria, or in special cases, it is essential to ensure that the adjusted units can meet development goals. "This is the authority and responsibility of localities in the process of reviewing and reorganizing commune-level administrative units," Tuan stated.