Ho Chi Minh City (HCM City) is undertaking a restructuring of its government apparatus, aiming to optimize operational efficiency and enhance service delivery. Mayor Nguyễn Văn Được has issued an urgent directive to all relevant agencies.
Urgent Restructuring of the Government Machinery
On March 18th, 2025, Mayor Nguyễn Văn Được of HCM City issued an urgent directive requiring specialized government agencies, administrative bodies, public institutions, the Thủ Đức District People’s Committee, and all district and municipal People’s Committees to urgently restructure their organizational structures. Specifically, agencies are tasked with proposing plans for the establishment, reorganization, or dissolution of relevant government and public service institutions.
HCM City Mayor Directs Urgent Action on Government Restructuring – 1
Supporting documents outlining the restructuring plans must be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs by March 28th for review and submission to the HCM City People’s Committee for approval. This crucial step aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s governance.
Details of the Government Restructuring
Relevant agencies and departments must promptly establish regulations governing the functions, responsibilities, authorities, and organizational structures of all government and public service institutions under their purview. Additionally, a review of relevant regulations and policies is needed to determine if any existing documents or administrative directives are outdated and require modification or elimination.
Changes in HCM City’s Government Apparatus
The 21st session of the HCM City People’s Committee, held on February 20th, approved the establishment of new specialized government agencies under the HCM City People’s Committee. The newly restructured apparatus includes seven newly established bureaus, and eight existing entities that have had their functions or responsibilities redefined. The Food Safety Department continues its pilot program under Resolution 98.
The list of specialized agencies includes: Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Ethnic Affairs and Religion, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Industry and Trade, HCM City People’s Committee Office, and the City Inspectorate. Prior to this restructuring, HCM City had 21 specialized agencies.
Conclusion
The restructuring of HCM City’s government machinery is a significant step towards increasing efficiency and meeting the city’s economic and social development needs. These changes promise substantial improvements in governance and public services.
