The Ministry of Home Affairs in Vietnam has provided an update on its initiatives to continue streamlining the internal structure of government agencies. This announcement follows the completion of the reorganization of villages and neighborhoods, which has seen a significant reduction in their numbers.

According to the Ministry, 34 out of 63 provinces and cities have completed the restructuring process, reducing the total number of villages and neighborhoods from 89,589 to 48,078. Additionally, local authorities have integrated 4,012 individuals into civil service roles, 395 into public employee positions, and signed contracts with 2,206 individuals. Furthermore, 7,587 individuals have been retained in their roles within villages and neighborhoods, while 1,541 have been reassigned to other positions.

As a result of these changes, the number of personnel in villages and neighborhoods has been reduced by 103,146, with 121,932 individuals remaining in service. Of these, 78,347 have received benefits under Decree No. 154/2025/NĐ-CP, while 9,732 have benefited from local support policies. The restructuring process has been carried out transparently and democratically, garnering high levels of public consensus.

Local governments have successfully gathered public opinions and passed resolutions through local People's Councils to ensure that the newly formed villages and neighborhoods operate smoothly. By September, ministries had reduced 40 out of 142 departmental offices, representing a 28.2% decrease, and 55 out of 678 public service units, reflecting an 8.1% reduction compared to September 30, 2025.

The Ministry of Home Affairs continues to guide various ministries and localities in further consolidating their operations and enhancing autonomy. It has also provided directives regarding the establishment, reorganization, dissolution, functions, tasks, organizational structure, job positions, and workforce numbers for public service units that provide essential multi-sector services under local government management.

Moreover, the Ministry is collaborating to review and reorganize educational and healthcare facilities in line with the new organizational model. The restructuring of public educational institutions at the local level is ongoing, following directives from the government and the Prime Minister. As of August 24, all 34 localities had approved their restructuring plans, with 16 having completed them. The total number of public educational institutions is expected to decrease from 37,530 to 18,548, a reduction of 18,982 units, or 50.6%.

During a meeting on September 21, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to review and reorganize preschool and general education facilities in localities. The Ministry of Education and Training has been tasked with swiftly reviewing and reorganizing the network of preschool and general education institutions to address arising issues and ensure stable and effective teaching and learning, with a report due to the Prime Minister by October 5.

As for vocational education institutions nationwide, reports indicate that there are currently 313 public vocational education facilities, with 93 belonging to ministries and central agencies, and 220 under local management. By September 18, this number had decreased to 281, with 90 under ministries and central agencies and 191 under local management, marking a reduction of 33 facilities (approximately 10.5%) since July 31. The restructuring plans of ministries and localities are still in progress, with expectations to finalize the management of 23 colleges under ministries and transfer 19 colleges and vocational schools to local management by October 1.