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Điều đặc biệt trong dàn lãnh đạo tỉnh thành không phải người địa phương

Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 10, 2025 | UndeterminedDemographics

The Politburo and the Secretariat have mandated that 100% of provincial and city People's Committee chairmen, inspection commission chairmen, and chief provincial inspectors must be non-locals, with the policy to be completed by December 15, 2025. This goal is nearly achieved, following a large-scale rotation of personnel across 34 provinces and cities, where all party secretaries are also not locals. Among these secretaries are notable figures such as Politburo member Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, and Secretariat member Tran Luu Quang, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee.

Of the 34 provincial and municipal party secretaries, 20 are members of the Central Committee, with the majority aged between 50 and 59 years old. All are male, and most possess master's degrees, while nine hold doctoral degrees. Many previously held significant central positions. Five secretaries are ethnic minorities. Regarding the People's Committee chairmen, 33 out of 34 are non-locals, all male, with a significant number born in the 1970s and holding master’s or doctoral degrees.

The policy aims to curb localism, factionalism, nepotism, and the influence of personal networks in local governance by appointing non-local leaders. This is expected to foster greater objectivity, fairness, and transparency in decision-making. National Assembly deputy Ha Sy Dong supports the policy, emphasizing that non-local leaders will reduce conflicts of interest and promote trust among the public. He notes that local standing committee members can assist non-locals in understanding and managing their new jurisdictions.

Deputy Ha Sy Dong suggests that a minimum three-year tenure is necessary for non-local leaders to effectively integrate and address local issues. To prevent superficial administration, he calls for responsibility evaluations based on local development outcomes and incentives encouraging leaders to fully commit to their new roles. While initial disruptions may occur, Dong believes the policy’s benefits will outweigh drawbacks, and it should be boldly implemented and expanded for the country’s and localities’ long-term development.

Chỉ đạo, điều hành của Chính phủ, Thủ tướng Chính phủ ngày 8/12/2025

Bao Dien Tu | Local Language | News | Dec. 10, 2025 | UndeterminedPolitical Policy Resistance

The Government issued Resolution No. 66.9/2025/NQ-CP on December 8, 2025, addressing difficulties in building and managing the National Database on Handling Administrative Violations. The Ministry of Public Security is tasked with centralized management of the database, while the Ministry of Justice will utilize it for law enforcement. Various ministries, localities, the Supreme People's Court, Procuracy, and State Audit Office are required to provide timely information and collaborate in database management. The Resolution lists six legal documents proposed for amendment to ensure coherence and is effective until February 28, 2027, with provisions ceasing if new laws take effect earlier.

On the same day, Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn signed a High-Intensity Plan to combat smuggling, commercial fraud, and counterfeit goods before, during, and after the Bính Ngọ 2026 Lunar New Year. The plan emphasizes strict inspection and control over border routes, warehouses, logistics hubs, e-commerce platforms, and social networks. It targets prohibited, counterfeit, poor-quality, and goods infringing intellectual property rights, aiming to prevent hoarding, shortages, and sudden price spikes. Ministries such as Finance and Industry and Trade have specific roles in customs control, market monitoring, tax management, and information sharing. The plan runs from December 16, 2025, to March 15, 2026.

The Government also promulgated Decree No. 314/2025/NĐ-CP, establishing a model working regulation for provincial and centrally-run municipal People's Committees. This regulation mandates streamlined, effective, and digitally advanced governance under a collective regime, emphasizing leadership responsibilities, transparency, accountability, administrative reform, and digital transformation. It also defines coordination mechanisms with central agencies, local Party Committees, People's Councils, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, judicial bodies, and businesses to enhance public service delivery, ensure timely handling of work, and prevent corruption and inefficiency.

Additionally, Decree No. 315/2025/NĐ-CP was issued to regulate the working principles and responsibilities of commune, ward, and special zone People's Committees. It requires compliance with laws, collective decision-making, promotion of information technology and digital government, and transparency in handling administrative procedures. The Chairman of the commune-level People's Committee holds significant leadership duties, with clear assignment and accountability for tasks and powers. Methods for work resolution include flexible sessions and electronic voting. Emphasis is placed on being close to the local population, ensuring human rights, and fostering public participation and oversight.

Lastly, Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc signed Decision No. 2664/QĐ-TTg adjusting the medium-term public investment plan for 2021-2025. The adjustment reduces the Ministerial construction projects' investment plan while increasing funds for the State Bank of Vietnam and the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies. Ministries and agencies must reallocate investment plans in compliance with public investment laws, complete reduced projects within statutory time frames, and avoid requesting additional central funds. The Ministry of Finance oversees accuracy and legal compliance in reporting, with final reporting deadlines set for November 30, 2025.

Viettel hoàn thành xây mới 20.000 trạm 5G

Bao Dien Tu | Local Language | News | Dec. 10, 2025 | UndeterminedTech Development/Adoption

Viettel Group plans to install 23,500 new 5G stations by the end of December 2025, nearly quadrupling the number added in 2024. This effort aligns with government support outlined in Resolution No. 193/2025/QH15 and Government Decree No. 88/2025/NĐ-CP, which provide incentives for enterprises deploying at least 20,000 5G base stations during 2025. The objective is to advance national digital transformation and achieve comprehensive 5G coverage across Vietnam by 2030 as mandated by Resolution 57-NQ/TW.

With these new deployments, Viettel will operate the largest 5G network in Vietnam, totaling 30,000 stations. This network will cover 90% of outdoor and 70% of indoor areas nationwide, spanning urban and rural regions. Viettel views this expansion as a critical step in supporting effective digital transformation for the government, enterprises, and the public.

Viettel's 5G network stands out for its technological superiority, as it is the only provider deploying a 5G Standalone (SA) network in Vietnam. This full 5G system supports speeds up to 10 Gbps, offering performance 15 to 20 times faster than 4G in real conditions. Key applications include Network Slicing for tailored private networks, ultra-low latency services for telemedicine and national defense, and smart city and factory IoT solutions.

Moreover, Viettel has integrated its self-developed 5G ecosystem—including gNodeB base stations, 5GC core network, and vOCS 4.0 charging system—into the nationwide infrastructure. This integration facilitates rapid network expansion and demonstrates Viettel's advanced technological capabilities built through years of research and development.