The reductions in administrative units, personnel, and expenditures are early indicators of the profound impact of these reforms. The biggest administrative reform in modern history2025 was a year of intensity and transformation. Vietnam has seen two major administrative reforms in its history - under King Le Thanh Tong (1442–1497) and King Minh Mang (1791–1841). The number of commune-level administrative units was slashed from over 10,000 to just 3,321. Photo: Le Anh DungBeyond the structural reforms, 2025 also marked a turning point in national policy-making.

Source: VietNamNet News January 04, 2026 00:04 UTC