Administrative reforms launched in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City's Land Registration Office has announced targets to increase online administrative processing for the final quarter of 2026. During the first nine months of the year, the office processed nearly 968,000 dossiers and issued over 610,000 land use right certificates. These activities generated approximately 33 trillion VND in tax and fee revenue.

Despite these figures, the city aims to improve its online filing rate, which currently stands at 44%, well below the 80% target. Officials have mandated that branch directors take direct responsibility for meeting these digital transformation goals and reducing late processing times.

In Hanoi, authorities are piloting a new service at the Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital to allow parents to register births immediately after delivery. Starting in October 2026, the pilot program will use electronic birth certificates and digital identification to streamline the process. This initiative aims to integrate birth registration, permanent residence registration, and health insurance issuance for children under six through an electronic interconnected system.