Hanoi: Vietnam’s socio-economic situation has shown steady improvement in the first half of 2025, with performance in most sectors in the following month better than the previous month and the next quarter better than the previous quarter, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 3. PM Chinh made the remarks while chairing the regular June cabinet meeting and the national online conference between the Government and local authorities – the first of its kind held following the establishment of a two-tier local government system and the administrative restructuring that reduced the number of provinces and cities nationwide from 63 to 34.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting marked a significant milestone in Vietnam’s political landscape, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving administrative efficiency and fostering closer collaboration between central and local authorities. The reduction in the number of provinces and cities is expected to streamline governance and enhance the delivery of public services.