# Vietnam governance and institutional reform initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-governance-and-institutional-reform-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-04T10:47:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding governance and institutional reform in Vietnam have focused on administrative modernization and digital transformation. In September 2026, the Vietnam-Australia Forum facilitated an exchange of expertise between officials from both nations. The dialogue centered on strengthening leadership capacity, organizational management, and supporting Vietnam’s two-tier local government model through digital technology and data utilization. Australia expressed readiness to share expertise in leadership development and institutional connectivity. By October 2026, subsequent forums in Hanoi expanded the scope to broader national governance and institutional innovation. These discussions addressed inclusive governance, artificial intelligence, and decentralization. Participants reviewed specific Vietnamese case studies, including the COVID-19 response, data infrastructure initiatives like Project 06, and policy testing such as financial sandboxes in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Hanoi forum focuses on national governance and institutional reform A forum in Hanoi focused on reforming national governance, digital transformation, and institutional capacity to build a future-ready government and promote sustainable development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-forum-focuses-on-national-governance-and-institutional-reform ### 2026-09-16: Vietnam and Australia exchange expertise on public governance The Vietnam-Australia Forum addressed public governance and leadership capacity to support Vietnam’s two-tier local government model and administrative reforms. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-australia-exchange-expertise-on-public-governance --- Cite as: Vietnam governance and institutional reform initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-governance-and-institutional-reform-initiatives