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Vietnam administrative and social reforms

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The Vietnamese government has initiated several administrative and regulatory reforms targeting education, trade, and social welfare. In the education sector, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung addressed textbook supply issues by advocating for state-owned copyrights and diversified distribution to prevent local dependency, while also working to resolve teacher shortages. Trade regulations were updated through Decree 365/2026/ND-CP, which mandates that rice export and import businesses maintain specific warehouse and milling facilities starting October 1, 2026. Social welfare measures included increasing loan limits for individuals who have completed prison sentences to support vocational training. Following these reforms, new draft guidance was proposed to implement vocational training support specifically for rural workers and youth. This initiative seeks to clarify the implementation of Decree 338/2025/ND-CP by requiring local governments to survey vocational needs to ensure training aligns with local economic development and market demands. Recent developments show a focus on practical implementation and modernization. In Hung Yen province, local authorities organized training for school management staff and teachers to improve operational efficiency following institutional restructuring. This training emphasizes the ‘6 clear’ principle, which includes clear people, clear tasks, clear time, clear responsibility, clear products, and clear authority. Additionally, the Career Guidance Center in Ho Chi Minh City launched the ‘Understand Yourself – Understand the Profession – Bright Future’ program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Further advancements in vocational training are occurring in Hai Phong, where programs are being modernized to meet Industry 4.0 requirements. Educational institutions are increasingly integrating practical research aligning curricula with labor market demands through industry partnerships. Da Nang University has adjusted graduation standards and international standards; for instance, Hai Phong Tourism College is updating programs signed 132 cooperation agreements, including a ‘Learn-Work’ program with CT Group. Other regional initiatives include a 50 billion VND training program between Nha Trang University and Minh Phu Group, and a Co-op model at Tra Vinh University. In the medical sector, institutions like the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City are expanding enrollment in smart fields such as dentistry and green tourism to meet national vocational standards. Simultaneously, HIMLAMIS is implementing traditional medicine, though officials note a Cambridge educational need for better orientation to emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving over rote memorization. address imbalances in medical specialties.

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