HCMC – The National Assembly is scheduled to vote on a landmark proposal to merge administrative units at the provincial level tomorrow, June 12, potentially reducing Vietnam’s total number of provinces and cities from 63 to 34.
Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra, on behalf of the prime minister, presented the Government’s proposal for restructuring provincial-level administrations this morning.
Under the proposal, 11 provinces and cities would remain unchanged, including Hanoi, Hue, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Cao Bang.
The remaining 52 provinces and cities will be reorganized into 23 provincial-level administrative units, namely Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Haiphong, Ninh Binh, Quang Tri, Danang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Dak Lak, HCMC, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Can Tho, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, Ca Mau, and An Giang.
Minister Tra said that the restructuring process has been handled with caution, thoroughness, and scientific rigor, in full compliance with the Constitution and laws. The overarching goal is national development, striking a balance between continuity and innovation, with a long-term vision to ensure lasting stability.
The restructuring aims to unlock potential, leverage regional strengths, and expand development space for administrative units.
It is expected to create favorable conditions for balanced, rapid, and sustainable growth across localities and the country as a whole, while fostering the emergence of new economic hubs with greater regional and global competitiveness.
